Norwescon

David Ketcherside and Alton Lawson showing their wares at NWC34

Artists’ Alley

What is Artists’ Alley?

Artists’ Alley is a unique place for artists. It is a place where an artist can not only show their art but also have a chance to give demonstrations and to talk about the work they love doing. What better way to spread the love you have for your artform then to talk directly to those who are inspired by it?

For the con-goer it is a chance to see how art is made and to talk to artists about what they do. Whether it be an artist they already know or an artist they have just discovered, Norwescon’s members can get a chance to really learn about the artist’s perspective.

Artists’ Alley will be open Thursday through Sunday and will have a rotating schedule, so that hour to hour and day to day you’ll be able to find something new to enjoy. Artists’ Alley is where art IS up close and personal!

Participating Artists at Norwescon 36

The following artists will be displaying their work and methods at Norwescon 36. Stop by Artists’ Alley daily to check the schedule!

  • John P. Alexander: Hand drawn art cards, comic books and cartoons
  • Nick Brewer: Chainmail armor, jewelry, and other chain trinkets
  • Michael Brugger: Digital art
  • Debra Callaway: Quilting
  • Adriane Ceallaigh: Fabric Arts
  • Ruth Cohen: Fine crochet, Steampunk and Victorian chokers, wrist cuffs, etc.
  • Daffydoodles: Caricaturing
  • Diana: Steampunk glasses and simple jewelry
  • Dragotha: Designing and sculpting roughly 4″ high clay dragons
  • Michael Duquette: Weapons with Steampunk flair, recycled sculpture
  • Epic Myth Designs: Hand Made Foam Weapons
  • EveningAngel: Painting and Wearable Art
  • Diane Hardin-Wahlberg: Steampunk glasses and simple jewelry
  • Patricia Hedegaard: Sculpting
  • David Ketcherside: Children’s Illustrations
  • Alton Lawson: Fantasy illustration
  • Gerald Minor: Painting and sketching, traditional art
  • Eve Mix: Jewelry
  • Fay Onyx: Book making/mixed media
  • Chris Sumption: Illustration

Artists’ Alley: Looking for you!

Artists’ Alley is seeking artists to participate this year at Norwescon. We welcome a wide range of crafts and artists who are willing to share their skills and knowledge with other con-goers. We hope to educate and grow interest in what you do by connecting you with the “non-artist” who enjoys the same sci-fi/fantasy geek things that you do. We also want to give you a chance to promote yourself and maybe sell some of your works along the way. We would like to continue to make Artists’ Alley a place where there is art being actively made and talked about. If your art form doesn’t allow you to be performing a demonstration we would like for you to find a way to show what you do and how you do it. Think of it as a learning experience for the patrons of the con. Artists’ Alley is free for all membership holders and free for the public to view.

In the past few years we have featured digital artists, steam punk gear, illustrators, armor smiths, sculpture, jewelry, and fabrics. We encourage new participants and new art forms (if you know of fellow artists who might be a good fit for Artists’ Alley, please point them to this web page). We will do what we can to support you and to make sure you have fun.

We look forward to hearing from you.

David Ketcherside
Artists’ Alley Manager
artistsalley@norwescon.org

Application

Physical Application

If you would prefer not to use the online application, please download the Artists’ Alley Application (13KB .docx), fill it out, and mail it to:

Norwescon, Attention: Artists’ Alley
PO Box 68547
Seattle, WA 98168-0547

Questions or comments? Get ahold of us through our contact page.