Art Show
We had a great year, with more artists and more attendees than ever before.
We had 1457 for-sale and 43 not-for-sale originals, and 2139 copies of 457 prints, on 123 panels and 26 tables. Of these, we sold 398 originals and 568 prints for a total of $30,753 plus tax. Out of 91 artists with work for sale, 79 sold work.
Sales per panel ranged from $0 to $650 with a median of $100 and an average of $206.40. Original sold piece prices ranged from $2 to $2000 with a median of $25 and an average of $51.39. Print sold piece prices ranged from $1 to $120 with a median of $15 and an average of $17.98. Artist checks were mailed on February 17.
Art Show Hours:
We gave the following awards:
We had 1457 for-sale and 43 not-for-sale originals, and 2139 copies of 457 prints, on 123 panels and 26 tables. Of these, we sold 398 originals and 568 prints for a total of $30,753 plus tax. Out of 91 artists with work for sale, 79 sold work.
Sales per panel ranged from $0 to $650 with a median of $100 and an average of $206.40. Original sold piece prices ranged from $2 to $2000 with a median of $25 and an average of $51.39. Print sold piece prices ranged from $1 to $120 with a median of $15 and an average of $17.98. Artist checks were mailed on February 17.
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Located in the Harbor Ballroom on the east side of the Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel, Arisia's art show will feature work by our Artist Guest Stephanie Law and 94 other artists, hung salon style on 500 linear feet of portable wall space. Subject matter includes science fiction, fantasy, space, and other speculative subjects, in a wide variety of media. Most work is for sale, and prints are available of many works.
The entry period for the Art Show space lottery is over, but we are still accepting waiting list entries. There is a small hanging fee, but no commission is charged on sales. Unlike most other science fiction convention art shows, sales at Arisia 2017 will be at fixed price only. More information is available on the rules and fees page.
Arisia Art Show 2016 sales statistics are available on the 2016 website.
Art Show Hours:
- Friday, January 13
- noon to 5pm: Artist Check-in
6pm to 9pm: OPEN - Saturday, January 14
- 10am to 6pm: OPEN
7pm-8pm: open for mobility aid users only
8pm to 10pm: OPEN - Sunday, January 15
- 10am to 6pm: OPEN
7pm to 9pm: Artist Check-out - Monday, January 16
- 10am to noon: Final Pick-up and Artist Check-out
We gave the following awards:
- Author Guest's Choice: Kristina Carroll, Minotaur
- Artist Guest's Choice: Jennifer Lewis, The World
- Fan Guest's Choice: David Lee Pancake, Puff
- Directors' Choice: Herman James, Mother of All Birds
- Convention Chair's Choice: Dierdre Thacker, Clockwork Owl
- Popular Choice 2D: Lori Del Genis, Hope
- Popular Choice 3D: Scott Lefton, Pitcher Plant Lamp
- Best In Show: Stephanie Law, Awakened
- Artist Guest's Choice: Jennifer Lewis, The World
Artists exhibiting at Arisia '17 included:
| Tristan Alexander | Fantasy and SciFi realistic paintings and Japanese inspired |
| Ashley Almeida | |
| Julia Austein | Illustrations of characters |
| E. J. Barnes | Cartoons and Illustrations in various media and genres |
| Alan F. Beck | Fantasy Mice, Science Fiction, Robots, Dragons |
| Michelle Behr | Beaded jewelry, sculptures, dream catchers & wearable art |
| Lee Boundy | Overly dramatic fantasy scenes |
| Armand Cabrera | Imaginative impressionism |
| Kristina Carroll | Imaginative Realism, Figurative and Symbolist themes |
| Victoria Chapman | Flowing, spiritual, and nature-oriented watercolors |
| Rachel Chasteen | Handmade sci-fi inspired plushies, costumes, and crafts |
| Sarah Clemens | Fantasy art, realistic, Magnus and Loki series |
| LJ Cohen | Hand built and wheel thrown functional ceramics |
| Daniel Cortopassi | Mostly sci-fi/fantasy cat themed prints |
| Christopher Michael Creath | Surrealist painting, with a propensity for whimsy |
| Dene Crystal / potterphile3 | Harry Potteresque jewelry. Miniature recreations. Rubber duckies. |
| Kat Cuseo | Watercolor paintings of popular and original characters |
| Charlene Taylor D'Alessio | Humorous, Acrylics, Fantasy/SF Cats, Hamsters, Dragons, Owls |
| Lori Del Genis | Realistic graphite and soft pastel portraits of fan favorites |
| Wendy Ellertson | Story-filled Sculptural leather figures and accessories |
| Sara Felix | Robots and jewelry |
| Meg Frank | Fantastical and astronomical fine art |
| Geek Calligraphy | Calligraphy art prints and greeting cards |
| Deb Geisler | Hand-made beaded jewelry |
| Melissa Glick | Bold colorful 3D collage made from old computer parts |
| Brett Gray | Dark surrealism, charcoal on paper |
| Mike Greenberg | Digital Drawing |
| Carol Hanson | Various media |
| Lisa Hertel | Pottery, watercolors, encaustics, mixed media and more |
| Butch Honeck | Bronze fantasy sculpture |
| Heidi Hooper | |
| Joyce Jackson | Original Fantasy art, art prints, coloring book, jewelry |
| herman james | Pop-Surreal painting and drawing |
| Paul Jay | Mixed reverse print/paint |
| Jeliza | space inspired whimsical jewelry and art |
| I. S. Kallick | Fanta, Folklore and Children's illustration and painting |
| Andrew Kaufman | Mathematically inspired digital prints |
| KittenMintDesigns | Lasercut wood work & caligraphy on mixed mediums |
| Ryan Klemek | Provocative Sci-Fi and Fantasy |
| Johnna Klukas | Useful and use-empty SF&F-themed sculptures in wood |
| Gretchen Laise | Felt wearables and decorative items |
| Stephanie Law | Surreal otherworlds, populated by dreamlike figures, masked creatures, and winged shadows |
| Scott Lefton | Digital photographic fantasy art and sculptural art |
| Jennifer Lewis | Small illustratiave paintings of Grimm beasties |
| Julia Burns Liberman | Whimsical abstract watercolor cityscapes |
| Lubov | The art of the fantastic - fantasy, phantasmagoric. |
| Amanda Makepeace | Fantasy art, inspired my nature and myth. |
| Max Martelli | Fantasy / Horror Illustration, Portraits and Fine Art |
| Theresa Mather | Fantasy subjects in acrylic and colored pencil |
| Diane M. Mathieson | |
| Patricia McCracken | Japanese inspired watercolors |
| Erika McGinnis | Science fiction art with a touch of surreal fantasy. |
| Valerie McGreevy | Magical and whimsical small sculpture & art for everyday use |
| V McMican | Colorful, design-influenced screenprints and illustration |
| Rachel Mello | Oil on hardboard cut to silhouetted shapes |
| Hannah J. Merchant | Comics & illustration focusing on humor & older fandoms |
| Alexander Merkel | Steampunk necklaces and charms |
| Christopher R. Mindle | Pop surrealism or fantasy in oil and acrylic |
| Christine Mitzuk | A mix of realism and fantasy. Oils, digital, or pencil |
| Heather M Morris | Pop culture hand-distressed fine art painting |
| Sarah "Tashari" Morrison | Fantasy illustration |
| Erika Morton | Photography |
| Lee Moyer | |
| Michelle Mrowka | Fantasy, oil on masonite or aluminum composite panel |
| Teal Newcomb | Nature inspired fantasy art |
| Anne Nydam | Relief block prints that celebrate the realms of imagination |
| Margaret Organ-Kean | Whimsical and Fantastical Watercolors |
| Otter | An eclectic collection of Westpunk & Spiritual Native |
| Paisley Peacock Body Arts | Victorian paper quilling in fannish designs and jewelry |
| David Lee Pancake | Fantasy sculptures and prints |
| pecan | Paintings of Toys in SPAAAaaace! |
| Eli Portman | Pen and ink landscapes |
| The Fantastical Puppetarium | Artistic handmade puppets and marionettes |
| Rocket | Large duct tape models of Science Fiction spaceships |
| Catherine Roop | Fantasy art in pen, pencil, paint, & digital media |
| Karen Roop | Fantasy art prints with animals (both mythical and real) |
| Kimball M. Rudeen | Repurposed steampunk themed items |
| Catalina Rufin | Watercolor paintings of modern fairies and astronauts |
| Carol Salemi | Steampunk, fantasy and sci-fi themed collaged jewelry |
| Maia B W Sanders | Scaly creatures of fantastic origin, of all types |
| Ruth Sanderson | |
| Sandra SanTara | Visionary, symbolic, tribal fantasy and animal art |
| Diane E Seiler | Enamel on copper, raku fired clay: sculpture, vessels, flat |
| Michael Sharrow | Sometimes fascinating, sometimes bizzare, here's an artist with a sense of humor |
| Siege | Fantastic Faeries with a Modern Twist |
| Jess Steytler | Pop culture designs on upcycled objects polymer clay & tins |
| T. M. Originals | Distinctive wearable art that stands out in a crowd |
| Kendra Tornheim | Wire and hand-colored brass jewelry featuring antique keys |
| Joan Turner | Various media |
| andyvanoverberghe | High detail fine art ink illustrations on wood and stone |
| Mercy Van Vlack | Celtic art, Comic Book art, Celtic and nature jewelry |
| Ursula Vernon | Award-winning author, illustrator, and creator of oddities |
| Rachel Winkler | Hand woven bracelets |
| Raelinda Woad | Magical miniature books and enchanted etched glass earrings |
| Dan Z | Dollar Bill Origami |
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