The art show map is available on our art show page, along with a list of all the artists who will be showing. Many of the artists have provided links to their website or gallery page. We encourage you to check out our attending artists, and hope that you will be as excited as we are about this year’s lineup.

We are also pleased to announce a brand new feature of the art show. Our concert performers will be able to sell their musical CDs not only at their shows, but also in the art show. So, if you attended a show and happened to leave your wallet in your room, come to the art show to buy your favorite concert performers’ music.

See you at the show!

• Dealers’ Room: The Norwescon 37 Dealers’ Room is now accepting applications! The deadline for Dealers’ Room applications is December 15, 2013, and acceptance/denial letters will be mailed in January 2014. For full details and to apply for a space in our Dealers’ Room, please see this page.

• Lobby Tables: We are now accepting applications for our lobby and club tables! Norwescon offers lobby tables to clubs, groups, conventions, and organizations that promote science, science fiction, fantasy, costuming, and other fannish pursuits. This provides an opportunity to share your enthusiasm with Norwescon members who have similar interests. For full details, and to apply for a lobby table space, please see this page.

• Art Show: Our Art Show is accepting applications! The Norwescon Art Show consistently highlights some of the best in fantasy and science-fiction themed artwork of all types. Featuring work by our Artist Guest of Honor plus many regional artists, we delight in bringing the best possible artwork to you. For full details and to apply for a space in the Art Show, please see this page.

More updates will be coming in the weeks to come, so keep an eye on the website as we roll out more information!

From the Panel of Judges:

People’s Choice:

We would also like to congratulate Leanne Dunn for receiving this year’s NWC Raising Artist Scholarship to be applied to her education at the Northwest College of Art.

Along with Artist Guest of Honor Lee Moyer and our other great artists, we are excitedly looking for new participants to bring to the art show. If you’d like to participate in the Norwescon 36 Art Show, head on over to our Art Show page to check out the policies and get info on how to register!

Masquerade

Norwescon 35′s Masquerade had many amazing entries. Kudos go out to everyone who participated–we look forward to seeing your work in the future. Many thanks also to the staff and volunteers behind the scenes who worked hard to put on a great show. Thanks!

Art Show

Norwescon’s Art Show was a hotbed of activity with a small bidding war happening right before close. The sold stamps almost dried out. Our Judges worked hard to decide who should be honored this year. The art quality was some of the best that we have had. But, after much hair pulling, wrestling in the aisles and clipboard swings the honorees are:

Judges Choice:

People’s Choice Awards

Many thanks to Norwescon’s Art Show members who voted for their favorite artists in many different categories. The judges were forced to make tie breaking decisions in two categories, Fantasy and Horror.

We would also like to congratulate Leanne Dunn for receiving this year’s NWC Raising Artist Scholarship for “Vulture Girl”. The scholarship will be applied to her education at the Northwest College of Art.

A big thanks to our judges Don Lackey, Caroline Westra, and Mac Oros for their hard work and interesting wrestling moves.

Single Pattern Contest

This year’s Single Pattern Contest used the Butterick B5646 pattern.

Volunteers

Finally, four volunteers (one per day, plus a fourth for overall productivity and great attitude) won memberships to Norwescon 36. Congratulations to Michael McSweeney, Ray Seredin, Shaylee Bell, and Conde Holt!