Art Show
Oklahoma’s Largest Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Pop Culture Art Gallery
The Soonercon Art Show is one of the largest pop culture-, fantasy-, and sci-fi-themed art exhibits in the Southwest.
Our gallery is open throughout the convention and features pieces from both local and internationally esteemed artists. You’ll be able to view and purchase paintings, sculptures, digital manipulations, jewelry, prints, pottery, and much more.
In the past, we’ve featured artwork from Guests of Honor Crystal Sully, Julie Dillon, John Picacio, Peri Charlifu, Nene Thomas, Lubov, Elizabeth Leggett, and many more esteemed and award-winning artists.
Silent Auction, Sunday Sale, and Buy It Now
Artwork displayed in the Art Show is available for purchase. Soonercon Art Show operates as a Silent Auction on Friday and Saturday, with many pieces available for a “buy it now” price. Pieces not sold in the silent auction will be available in our Sunday Sale. Winning silent auction bidders may pick up their items Saturday evening or Sunday.
Artists do not need to attend Soonercon in order to participate, but only Soonercon members will be able to view and purchase artwork during the Art Show.
Notice to artists and members: starting in 2026 we will not be holding a Live Auction as part of the Art Show. All art will be sold in the Silent Auction or Sunday Sale. As fandom spaces evolve and grow, we at Soonercon Art Show aim to keep pace with the high standards of our community. As we do so, we will be implementing some new ideas to better showcase the work of our skilled artists and engage our members, while still remaining part of the greater Soonercon experience!
What is your policy on AI and 3D prints in your vendor spaces?
AI art is strictly prohibited for all of our vending spaces including Artist Alley, Art Show, and Exhibitor Hall. 3D prints are restricted to works created by the modeler themselves, modded, or licensed. Please see our full policy under Digitally-Enabled or Enhanced Creative Mediums at Soonercon in our Rules and Policies.
There is no cost to apply for space. Here's how it works:
There are three options for artists wishing to display work in our Art Show. Shelf space is ideal for 3D art including sculpture, pottery, and other items that are free-standing or have free-standing displays. Grid Panels are for hanging 2D or flat-backed art (originals and prints). Print Shop is for including your prints in the Art Show’s Print Shop display area with other artists. Artists are expected to provide information for all artwork they plan to bring to Soonercon at least 10 days before the convention. The Art Show staff reserves the right to charge an additional $25 at the show to any artist who fails to provide artwork information before the deadline. Additionally, Soonercon collects a 15% commission on all sold artwork.
Approvals will be prioritized using the following criteria:
- Overall variety and quality of work
- Programming guests
- Space availability
What’s the difference between Artist Alley, the Art Show, and Club tables?
The Art Show (what this page is all about) is an art gallery and silent auction. Artists curate their collection and display their artwork within their own reserved spaces, either lighted grid panels or shelves. All sales transactions are handled by Soonercon staff and volunteers. The Artists get to enjoy their weekend and pick up any unsold artwork on Sunday. There is also a Mail In option for Artists who are not able to attend Soonercon themselves.
The Artist Alley consists of tables lining the hallways of the main conference space. Artist Alley tables are ideal for networking, taking commissions, selling prints, trinkets, and more. Space in Artist Alley is intended for individual artists and writers. Two memberships are included with table purchase. Although the Artist Alley closes on Friday evening and Saturday evening, it is located in the main hallways and accessible during the full convention hours. Artists are encouraged to tarp their tables and secure their art during evening hours. Check out the Soonercon Artist Alley page for more info.
Club tables are intended for clubs, organizations, and conventions – not individuals. Club space is located in the Exhibitor Hall. Sales and fundraisers at Club tables are prohibited without prior written permission from our club coordinator. Check out the Clubs page for more info.
Shelf Space
$25
plus processing fee
- Ideal for displaying 3D art like pottery, sculptures, etc.
- One 4ft wide x 2ft deep x 1ft high shelf.
- Shelves are individually lit.
- Artists are encouraged to stage their work within the space to curate their display, using tiered shelves, pedestals, signage, etc.
- See an example of a shelf here.
Grid Panel
$25
plus processing fee
- Ideal for hanging originals and prints.
- 7ft tall x 2ft wide.
- Artists who request more than one panel will have panels displayed together where possible. Most panels are in a 4ft wide configuration (two panels side-by-side).
Print Shop
$20 / $10
plus processing fee
- Include your prints in the Print Shop display area for shoppers to browse.
- Artists who purchase a grid or shelf space can purchase print shop space for just $10.
- One unit of print shop display space allows for the area of 1/4 of a typical grid wall.