Artist Alley 2026 Operating Hours:
THURSDAY, July 23: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
FRIDAY, July 24: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
SATURDAY, July 25: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
SUNDAY, July 26: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
*Note: Hours are for General Attendees. Superpass/VIP badge holders are able to access Exhibitor Halls 30 minutes before General Attendees.
Check-in for artists starts on Thursday, July 23 at 12pm, Friday, July 24 at 9am.
The Artist Alley is a part of the Exhibit Hall Department which showcases amateur and professional artists’ work and creations, whether original pieces or fan art, draw commissioned sketches, and may sell merchandise of their work, such as prints, novelty items, comic books, etc…
Commercial (licensed) items are not allowed, nor are direct reproductions of work that is not the artist’s own. The Artist Alley provides full tables. Due to safety issues, there may only be four persons behind a full table at any given time.
The Artist Alley is all about the promotion of creative works – please, use your best judgment in what you bring and sell! Prints, independently-produced comics/doujinshi, commissioned drawings, and independently-produced small merchandise are all permissible. Charging for services outside these realms will not be allowed.
Anime Matsuri has a No Refund Policy for tables. If Artists do not check-in between the hours of 8:00 am to 11:00 am on Friday of the convention, their table will be forfeited and canceled. Check-ins prior to the designated schedule will not be allowed.
NO AI art allowed.
Artists are not obligated to remain at their tables for the duration at the convention, but it is strongly suggested that artists not leave any belongings unsupervised. Anime Matsuri and convention staff are not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged items. Creative displays are allowed, but may not take up space in the walkway or infringe another artist’s space. It is suggested that displays be easy to collapse and transport.
Adult-themed art and/or 18+ content is prohibited to be displayed or sold outside of the designated areas of the convention. Goods sold within the Kabukicho area of the exhibit halls do not require censorship. Please contact your Exhibitor or Artist Alley representative if you are unsure if your goods are considered adult content.
Artists are expected to act according to the Con Rules that apply to all Anime Matsuri attendees. Please treat fellow artists with consideration and respect.
Failure to comply with these rules may result in the loss of a reserved space without refund. Prices are per 10×10 booth with table and chair, and includes one weekend pass.
Please read the 2026 Artist Alley Terms and Conditions here
Our Application Process:
We currently have an application process to purchase tables. This is so that we can make sure you are in the correct area as well as discourage prohibited content from entering. Pricing may be found on the application.
APPLY FOR THE ARTIST ALLEY HERE!
The following is our currently planned schedule for the artist & vendor process for the year:
September 8th – Applications go live!
December 1st – Prices increase for accepted individuals that have not purchased.
March 1st – Prices increase for accepted individuals that have not purchased. Additional applicants will be accepted into the pool.
April 1st – The list of all purchased booths goes live on the app for all attendees! Prices increase for accepted individuals that have not purchased.
June 1st – Prices increase for accepted individuals that have not purchased.
July 23-26 – AM2026