Applications to enter the JordanCon 2025 Art Show have opened! The Art Show gives artists of all types a chance to showcase their work—and sell it! Each piece (unless it’s not for sale) is displayed with a slip of paper that has a “Quick Buy” price and a space for bidding, silent auction–style.
I spoke with Tina Pierce, Art Show Director, for more info about what being an artist in the Art Show is all about.
What kind of art is in the Art Show? Well…every kind: paintings, prints, jewelry, carvings, beads, glass, “all to dazzle, delight, and beautify your life,” Tina said. “We want to have as much variety as we can.” Applicants can look at previous years’ artists and consider how their own artwork might stand out.
Once they receive applications (open through March 31, 2025), Tina and her team will view all submissions and determine who will be in the Art Show based on the quality, the genre, and how the art “fits” with others already selected. “We can’t allow sale of copyrighted materials without the legal permissions,” Tina said, “but other than that—bring it on!”
JordanCon charges a modest fee for Art Show display space, and prices range from $25 to $55. The fees cover your membership to JordanCon as well as the display space.
If you have a collection of fan art and want to display that, you’re also welcome! Please note that no AI art will be allowed in the Art Show.
Interested in showing your art? Review the Art Show Rules and fill out this application form. Make sure you include a link to any kind of gallery or someplace where the Art Show staff can see your art. “Just make sure it’s public and filled with your art,” Tina said, “not Facebook posts of your kitty (yeah, that happened once).” The more art you have in your gallery, the better!
Whether or not you’re an artist, you should visit the Art Show. Everyone, no matter their budget, will find something for them. The People’s Choice Awards allow JordanCon attendees to vote for their favorite pieces; voting is a fantastic way to show artists some love. Plus: voters get an exclusive Art Show badge ribbon.