Art Programming and Functions
The purpose of the Art Program is to exhibit and discuss art works of a science fiction, fantasy, and/or fannish nature. Art programming at Philcon consists of the Art Show, ASFA Art Auction, and Art panels. The Philcon Art Show is one of the larger East Coast SF&F Art Shows.
Our Artist Guest of Honor this year is Joe DeVito
Art programming will include panels on topics such as horror art, pin up art, space art, and how to turn everyday objects into magical items. We also will feature a guided tour of the art show and art demonstrations led by some of the East Coast’s leading artists. The demos are hands-on and people are encouraged to bring sketch pads, pens, pencils or other tools to these events. Demos slated for Philcon include how to draw dragons and basic techniques of dragon anatomy, silverpoint drawing technique, and working with clay to make figurines (clay will be provided).
Art Panel and Show Events Schedule
Fri 11:00AM in Room Franklin A -- Art Show: Setup (#131)
Fri 7:00PM in Room 401 -- ROOTS AND STRANGE BEGINNINGS (#44)
SF artists discuss unusual sources OUTSIDE the field which influenced their work
Fri 8:00PM in Room 401 -- SF IN 3D (#45)
sculptors talk about their work, materials and new trends and markets
Fri 9:00PM in Room Franklin A -- Art Show: Reception (#133)
Sat 11:00AM in Room 401 -- ARTISTS' BILL OF RIGHTS (#37)
forum on copyrights, contracts, auctions and appraisal
Sat 12:00PM in Room 401 -- PRESTADIGITAL! (#42)
panelists discuss new trends in computer art and graphics
Sat 1:00PM in Room 401 -- MY FAVORITE MAR...UH, SUBJECT (#41)
Artists talk about their favorite subjects to draw, paint, sculpt and why
Sat 2:00PM in Room 401 -- REALLY GRAPHIC STORIES (#43)
SF and Fantasy in the graphic story from Little Nemo to Manga
Sat 3:00PM in Room 401 -- INDIVIDUAL ART DEMOS AND/OR SLIDE SHOWS (#39)
artists can sign up to demonstrate techniques and materials, comment on their work
Sat 4:00PM in Room 401 -- JURASSIC ART (#40)
prehistory in SF and Fantasy art. A Philcon favorite.
Sat 5:00PM in Room 401 -- SPACE ART (#46)
Astronomical artists on techniques, markets and the impact of new science on the field
Sun 10:00AM in Room Salon H -- Kong: King of Skull Island - GOH Joe Devito (#316)
Discussion and book signing of our GOH Artist Joe Devito
Sun 12:00PM in Room 401 -- GOT IT COVERED (#38)
Recent trends, markets and techniques in book and magazine covers
Sun 1:00PM in Room Salon J -- Art Show Auction (#32)
Sun 1:00PM in Room Franklin A -- Art Show: Sales (#134)
Sun 3:00PM in Room Franklin A -- Art Show: Teardown (#132)
Art Show:
In the Art Show, artists display and sell their original artwork whose subject is science fiction, fantasy or fannish. Items that receive four written bids will be auctioned in the voice auction on Sunday afternoon. There is also a Print Shop for photoprints and multiple copy items. Come see the art, vote for your favorite, and buy something you like! We will be conducting Docent Tours and a Meet the Pros party as well.
Professional artists can get more information regarding the rules and requirements of the the Art Show here - Art Show Information
For a list of Art Programming panel discussions and events, please click here - Art Programming (coming soon)
Art Programming Head — Bob Walters artprogram@philcon.org
Art Show Coordinator — Joni Brill Dashoff artshow@philcon.org
ASFA Charity Auction:
Philcon is hosting a charity auction for ASFA (Association of Science Fiction and Fantasy Artists), to be held after the regular Art Show Auction on Sunday afternoon. Half of the proceeds will be donated to ASFA; half will be returned to the donating artists/owners. If you would like to donate artwork in any medium, please send a note to the Philcon Art Show mailing address and label it “ASFA Auction”. For more information, please contact Joni Dashoff at asfaliaison@philcon.org
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