====== Events ====== I am keeping track of local events here. If you are Shane, please add to this list. ^ Event ^ Location ^ Date ^ Apps ^ Status ^ | [[https://bookswithpictures.com/bwpcon/||Books With Pictures Con]] | Portland, OR | June 7th | | | | [[https://www.heroesonline.com/heroescon/Artist-Alley/|HeroesCon]] | Charlotte, NC | JUNE 20-22, 2025 | Waitlist, very busy | | | [[https://www.instagram.com/gsozinefest/|Greensboro Zine Fest]] | Greensboro, NC | July 26-27, 2025 (Sat/Sunday) | https://gsozinefest.com/table | Accepted | | [[https://www.instagram.com/slutfest919|Slutfest]] | Raleigh, NC | Aug 16, 2025 | tba | Applied | | [[https://www.instagram.com/cabarrusartscouncil|Cabarrus Art Walk]] | Concord, NC | Sep 6, 2025 | [[https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedFft7ZahoKUgJf9Xd0ggmSZEiWVquAH8rPiMfSTeFojj6OA/viewform|Application Deadline: June 27, 2025\\ Acceptance Notification: July 4, 2025]] | | | [[https://www.queerzestzinefest.com|Queer Zest Zine Fest]] | Digital | Sep all month, 2025 | [[https://www.queerzestzinefest.com/2025-tablers|x]] | Applied | | [[https://www.transfigurationinternationalfilmfestival.org/|transfiguration film festival]] | Durham, NC | October 11-12, 2025 | tba | Invited | | [[https://www.instagram.com/p/DJZvelYp9Iz/|Queen City Zinefest]] | McColl Center, Charlotte, NC | Oct 18, 2025 | tba | | | [[https://shortrun.org/|Short Run Comix Festival]] | Seattle Design Center, WA | Nov 1, 2025 | June 1 – July 31. | | | [[https://ichibancon.com/artist-alley/|Ichibancon]] | Concord, NC | Feb 13-15, 2026 | | | =====Reviews===== ====Artist==== * [[~2025_Bewhiskered]] * [[~2025_Slutfest]] * [[~2025_PlantsForThePeople]] * [[~2025_Scatterbrain_AAPI]] * [[~2024_CitrusCon]] * [[~2023_CitrusCon]] ====Attendee==== * [[~2024 Latinx Comics Fest]] =====Tools===== * [[https://trecomics.com/pictsquarefaq|Pictsquare]] for virtual pixel tabling * [[https://www.zinelibraries.info/directory/|zinelibraries.info]] * [[https://keepitweird.art/small-press-shows-list|keepitweird.art]] * [[https://nctree.xyz/|Nc triangle events ]] =====Checklist:===== ====General==== * **Business cards / free mini art print** - multi-purpose and it makes customers happy * **Branding** - On signs, packaging, price sheets, etc. Pre-brand bags with stickers if necessary :P * **Coupons** - for stuff that's sold out, customers can order online. Change this coupon code for different events to track which events are giving you repeat customers. * **Prices** - Price list in acrylic stands? Price tags on items * **Pickup** - offer market pickup where people can order ahead and pick up at the market * **Payment Methods** - Square Reader to accept cards and Apple Pay, cash, and Venmo. Separate phone/tablet to accept payments? * **Socials** - Sign that says "tag me @blahblah" * **Schedule** - Events tab on your website * **Inventory** - Keep everything in bins in case of rain or soak. * **Collapsible wagon** - for transporting stuff to and from car ====Backpack==== Stuff for yourself * Portable Charger(s) * Phone/tablet for payment * Square Card Readers * Cash and Change * Sunglasses * Rain Jacket * Notebook/Notepad for ideas, stonks * Medicine and first aid including advil, excedrine, band aids, tissues, etc. * Sunscreen and/or bug spray * Liquid IV/Hydration/WATER * Hair clips/scrunchies/hat * Change of clothes - for longer events * Food and drinks (granola bars, fruit slices, pasta salad, snacks) ====Set-up==== Keep these tools handy for the table * Business Cards * Price Signs * Blank Note Cards (to make backup price signs) * Scissors * Pens/Pencils * Command Velcro Strips + Zip Ties + Rope for Signage * Hand Sanitizer / Wet Wipes ====Optional==== * Fanny pack to keep money * Portable fan * Foam floor mat for you to stand on * Comfy shoes * Water bottle (can put your own stickers on lol) * Wear your own products * Location-specific products, like stickers for that town. * "gift with purchase" over $100 or whatever ====Tent==== * The tent lol * Signs for tent edge * Sandbags/weights with water * 6 ft table * Chairs