PHILCON 2008: Art Show

SF and Fantasy Artwork Available to View and Purchase!

 

Art Show Public Hours

• Friday: (by) 9:00 p.m. – midnight for the Meet the Pros reception
• Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
• Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. Written bidding will close at noon Sunday.

Art Auction

• Sunday: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Art Show Sales (Pay & Pick Up)

• Sunday: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (in the Art Show room)

Art Show Award Results

Congratulations to all artists who participated in the Art Show, and particularly to our award winners:

Best Professional Artist	John Picacio
Best Aspiring Artist	Burt Aulisio
Best Three-Dimensional Artist	Heidi Hooper	for “King Oberon”
Best Humor	Alan Beck	for “Mouseopolitan Museum of Art”
Best Science Fiction	Burt Aulisio	for “Desolation Ridge”
Best Fantasy	Lynn Perkins	for “Miranda”
Best Black & White	John Picacio	for “Muses of Fire”
Best Craft	Loren Damewood	for “Halter Top” (chainmail)
Best Art Based on Philcon Principal Speaker	Heidi Hooper	for “Tim Powers” (lint)
Best In Show – Popular Choice	First Choice	John Picacio	for “Adventure, Vol. I”
	Second Choice	Mark Rogers	for “The Sentinels”

When you first walk into the art show, you’ll have to show your badge and check your tote bag or any other large bag at the door. Be comfortable – it’s standard and safe. You cannot bring a camera or food into the Art Show, either. Your reward for shedding your belongings and not munching on a snack will be a beautiful and diverse showing of original science fiction, fantasy and fannish artwork. See all manner of two-dimension and three-dimensional artwork, such as sketches, painting and sculptures, but more specifically acrylics, oils, airbrush, pencil, pens, water colors, jewelry, metal, wood and even art made from lint (sic!), and of course prints of many types are featured in the Art Show and its Print Shop. Many of the artists are here at Philcon, so please check the pocket program to see if an artist whose work you particularly like is speaking on panels. Most artists enjoy talking about their work and will be happy to talk with you at the Artist Reception on Friday night.

The Art Show staff, clad in their traditional blue T-shirts, are a friendly, helpful band of people who will help you with any questions you may have. See the Art Show Bidding Rules for details on the bidding process, but if you have any questions about regarding any aspect of the art show, the staff is there to assist. Do get a bidder number at the start of Philcon just in case you see something that catches your eye at the last minute. That way you can buy it (for the quick sale price – see the Bidding Rules) if it has no other bids on it, or if it receives enough bids, you can try to win (buy) it at the art auction.

Some pieces are just to enjoy – listed as “NFS,” which means not for sale. Some pieces may be listed as being available for immediate purchase in the Print Shop, and others you will have to wait until the end of the con to pay for, take home and enjoy. The art auction, traditionally held Sunday afternoon, is fun to attend even if you haven’t bid on anything. It can be lively and entertaining, and as long as you have a bidder number, you can jump right into the bidding. Many if not most Philcon members probably have at least one piece of art they purchased at the con hanging up at home!

Philcon 2008 Participating Artists

• ASFA Charity Auction
• Burt Aulisio
• Alan Beck
• Joseph Bellofatto
• Peri Charlifu
• Sarah Clemmens
• Daniel Cortopassi
• Morgan Crowe
• Charlene Taylor D'Alessio
• Loren Damewood
• Donna Dube
• Helen "Halla" Fleischer
• Christy "Goldenwolf" Grandjean
• William Hodgson
• Heidi Hooper
• Jim Humble
• Elizabeth Janes
• Kathleen Lowe
• Ruth Lampi
• Ahlen Moin
• Christine Myshka
• Thomas Nackid
• Lynn Perkins
• John Picacio
• Mark E. Rogers
• Sandra SanTara
• Scott Christian Sava
• Sue Schroeder
• Chris Smith
• Luke Stelmaszek
• Karen Tellefsen
• Ruth Thompson

 

Updated NOV 23, 2008