Windycon Art Show

The Windycon Art Show is a pop-up art show featuring fantasy and science-fiction artwork. We offer 2D and 3D display spaces, with a $1 per piece "hanging fee" and a 15% commission on each item sold.

The Artists

The Art Show is open to artists of all ages and experience levels. We encourage professionals, students, and hobbyists alike to participate. In past years, some of our "Best of Art Show" awards have been won by artists under 18, as well as by creators who make art for themselves and never thought about exhibiting it.

The Art

In past years, we have had pottery, paintings, limited-edition signed prints, sculptures, knit items, clothing, jewelry, and much more. We are seeking artists to bring or mail in art for display and sale—let your friends know!

All mail-in art must arrive by October 2nd. Any unsold mail-in items will be packaged and returned, but pre-paid return shipping labels need to be provided, or include mail back money with your Hanging fees.

Veronica Zimowsk
1137 La Fayette Dr
South Elgin, IL 60177

The Print Shop

We also have a Print Shop for fixed-price, non-limited-edition art pieces. Send your art, set your price, and see what sells. Items in the Print Shop often include smaller prints of original art, magnets, bookmarks, cards, and more.

Display Details

Hanging materials are provided, though you may bring your own. Artwork is displayed on grid panels 4ft.x7ft (extra is available if needed) , or a 6ft.x7ft. bay with grid on top and a table occupying the lower half, and tables for non-hanging art objects are also available.

Items not in the Print Shop or marked as “NFS” are entered into the silent auction, which begins on Friday and closes promptly at 6 PM on Saturday night.

Join us afterward for the exciting live auction featuring any items that receive three or more silent auction bids.

Pieces entered in the silent auction start at your minimum bid price. If three bids are received, the piece will move to the well-attended live auction on Saturday night.

Art Show Hours

Downloadable Forms

Art Show Staff

The Windycon Art Show is staffed by a large team of volunteers throughout the convention. The Art Show team can be reached by emailing us at artshow@windycon.org .

To get to know some of the art show staff before the opening of our gallery of amazing art. We (the heads) of the wonderful Art Show volunteers would like to introduce ourselves.

Veronica (Ronnie), Art Show Head

I've been the 2nd for 10 years in the art show, this is my first official time trying to run it. I look forward to seeing all the familiar faces and art, and getting to see new faces and new art this year. Thank you all for supporting Windycon Art Show!

I can be reached at Veronica.Zimowsk@windycon.org .

Tavis Potter, Art Show Assistant Head

I've been volunteering with the Windycon Art Show since 2018. I began by helping hang and pack artwork, as well as assisting with all aspects of both the silent and live auctions. Over time, I have developed a passion for making the Art Show a success for both Windycon attendees and the artists.

This is my first year as Assistant Head of the Art Show, and I look forward to another successful year. Please feel free to reach out to me at Tavis.Potter@windycon.org .

If there is a question we have not answered here, then please contact us at  artshow@windycon.org .