1. Please make sure you read and fill out everything correctly once, as multiple entries will disqualify your application. Do not rush through your application. Take your time. Once you turn in your application, we are unable to make changes or alterations. Please take your time.

2. You will be asked to provide the basic information about your business and the details of how many spaces, tables, and badges you will need to operate it.

3. You (business owner) must be 18+ at the time of applying. All employees must also be 18+ at the time of applying.

4. You cannot apply for Artist Alley once you apply for a vendor booth. Please understand, you may only apply to 1 side of the Marketplace. If you apply for both sides, you negate both and neither application will be eligible for this year’s event.

5. Vendors – If you are looking to have more than one business present in your booth(s), you must declare them and ask for permission for them to join you as Subletting of your space is not permitted without authorization of the Marketplace Head.

6. Artists - If you wish to partner with other artists and share a booth together, you should apply under a studio name. All members must be accounted for, and additions cannot be added once the application has been sent in.

7. Artists – when you submit your portfolio for review, it must contain at least 15 or more examples of your works (past, present, or current). We request that all examples be SFW ONLY. Please ensure that the Jury Team can publicly access your portfolio and is not behind a Login screen or Paywall. When applying and you have more than one page/site with your arts/ crafts, please use a landing page for your links (i.e. Linktree, Carrd, etc.).

8. The Vendor application has a series of questions that must be answered or agreed to. Most pertain to what you sell, give basic details about your business, and so you are aware of and acknowledge our rules and policies.

9. Youmacon does not allow for the sale of AI Generated works.

10. It is your responsibility as a vendor to research the merchandise you carry, and that you ensure the legitimacy of all products you carry. If the IP products you bring with you are not properly licensed, or violate Copyrights, you will be removed from the event. *Please use common sense when sourcing your goods. A much more detailed explanation is outlined in the Vendor Application.

11. Bootleg and Pirated merchandise are not allowed for sale or display at Youmacon.

12. You may only sell in your designated space. Any sales outside of the Marketplace without written permission are grounds for removal from the event.

13. You may only sell in your designated space. Any sales outside of the Marketplace without written permission are grounds for removal from the event.

All booth spaces are 10ft x 10ft and come with an 8ft x 30in table, 2 chairs, pipe, and drapes. Your first booth comes with 2 badges [Vendor and Helper]. Any booths after your 1st will come with 1 additional badge. You may pay for up to 4 booths max; any more than 4 you must fill out a 2nd application, and these booths cannot be placed by each other [as per venue union policy].

If you are a rollover and you wish to stay on the list to join us this year at Youmacon, there is nothing for you do at all. Your application is already handled, and emails on information will be sent to you.

As stated above in the application process, the Jury Team has put forth that your portfolio or galleries must be accessible by public, non-limited means. Social media sites have changed how they work, and many limit or stop you from viewing pages unless you are logged in or provide personal information in the case of Cloud Storage.

Anyone who joins us this year for the Marketplace understands that whether you are an Artist, or Artist that is selling on the Vendor side, you must adhere to the rule. This rule was not created to alienate artists whose artwork and content is primarily focused on fan art of commercial works. This means that no less than 50% of what you bring, and present should be of your own original designs and works. A reminder that industry will be present and can require you to remove any pieces of work based on the properties that they hold license to. Please note that it is perfectly acceptable (and encouraged) to entirely carry and sell original works of your own making.