Welcome to the home page for the Necronomicon Art Show - one of the largest in Florida! We are celebrating our 26th year and will once again be located at the Hyatt in downtown Tampa, Florida over the weekend of October 5th - 7th. The convention consistently draws over 1,000 devoted art-buying fans from across the southeastern states and beyond. So whether you're an artist looking to sell, or an attendee looking to buy, you've come to the right place! Please take a moment and check out our features below.
Artist Information
Bidder information page.
If you would like to know who well be presenting work at Necronomicon, there is now a page with our artists listed here, and links to their homepages. This is the Artist Links page.
Special Updated 9-21-07: All space in the art show is Sold Out!
General Info
Necronomicon's Art Show features works in many genres. From Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Astronomical, Comedy, Celtic, Anime and others you are sure to find that "perfect something." We also accept 3-D work so jewelry, sculpture, wall hangings, armor, wood carvings, etched glass, and pottery have all found a home here as well.
The Art Show, located in the Buccaneer Suites A-D, hosts the following three main areas:
• The Art Gallery: This consists of 2,660 sq. ft. of space in which art work can be displayed. We have 9 6ft. tables available for 3-D work, as well as 88 panels of hanging space. There is a 10% commission charged on all artwork sold which goes entirely to our charity.
• The Print Shop: Located inside the Art Gallery, this area is used to display multiple copies of fixed-price prints and 3-D works. There is also a 10% commission charge on the works sold here and, once again, it all goes directly to our charity.
• Artist Alley Tables: Due to the doubling of our available space from the old hotel, we can now accommodate this area within the Art Show itself. These tables are sold on a first-come, first-reserved basis and will be manned by the artist or one of their representatives.
Art Programming - Throughout the convention we offer various forms of art programming. Here attendees can join artists as they participate in panel discussions, demonstrations of their work, their inspiration, and their technique. Please check out the convention's Home Page in October for more scheduling and panel details.
Awards - Necronomicon offers ribbons for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in Color, B&W, 3D, and an award for Best in Show. Judging is done by the attendees and winners are announced during the Costume Contest on Saturday night.
Niggling Details - As with anything, there are some rules and "no-nos" for this area.
- No food, drink, smoking or cameras are allowed in the Art Show area.
- All packages, backpacks, large bags and cameras will need to be tagged and left at the security desk inside the main entrance.
- All purchases are subject to Florida State Sales Tax to be paid by the purchaser.
- A notice to parents and guardians - it is our policy to allow artistic nudity in the pieces hung in the art show. If you have minors with you, we suggest you walk through the show first to see if there are any works you wish to steer young ones away from.
For further info please see either the Attendee or Artist contents below, or contact the Art Show Directors, Stacy Lung and Sherri Wetherill, at necronomiconartshow@yahoo.com. We will also take phone calls before 10:00pm EST at (863) 665-0388. Our mailing address is:
Stacy Lung and Sherri Wetherill
Necronomicon Art Show Directors
Inquiries to: Stacy Lung
Snail Mail to:
Sheri Wetherill, Art Show
1227 Waterview Blvd West
Lakeland, FL 33801
Phone: 863-665-0388
Art Show Attendees
We would like to cordially invite you to be a part of this year's Necronomicon Art Show! To better familiarize yourself with what an art show is, here is a listing of what you can expect to find. Whether you're a first-time attendee, or an "old pro," there should be something here for you to discover.
Description of the Area:
The Art Gallery - This area takes up the majority of the art show space in the Buccaneer Suites A-D. The art gallery consists of all the hanging panels and 3-D display tables that an artist has purchased to display their work. Please don't feel rushed while viewing this area. Take the time to look at each piece. All artwork will have a Bidder Sheet attached to them with prices and places to write your bid.
The Print Shop - Incorporated into the gallery space is the print shop. This area features numerous limited edition prints and other items (note cards, mouse pads, pins, t-shirts, etc.) by participating artists that feature their works at a fixed-price. No bidding is required and everything is for immediate sale.
The Artist Alley - Adjacent to the gallery area is our Artist Alley. This is where the artists themselves will be present with their art-inspired merchandize.
Hours - The Art Show is open for business on Friday: noon-6pm, Saturday: 9am-6pm, and Sunday 9am-4pm. Silent Auction starts Friday noon and closes promptly at 6:00pm on Saturday night. Voice Auction will be on Saturday Night (check schedule for exact time and location.) All items sold must be picked up by 4:00pm on Sunday.
Awards - Since all judging is done by YOU, the public, we hope you'll take time during your visit to vote for your favorite pieces of art.
Auction - So you found a piece of work that you really must take home, but someone has already put a bid on it. Now what? From the time the show opens on Friday noon until 6:00pm on Saturday, you can write bids on the bid sheets attached to the pieces in the art gallery. This time is known as the Silent Auction. If any item gets 3 or more bids during this period it will go to the Voice Auction on Saturday Night (check the schedule for exact time and location.) The voice auction operates like a traditional auction and you must have a bidder number to participate. From the auctioneers building up the pace of the bids, to the buyers who battle it out in an exhaustive contest, it also makes for some good entertainment!
Artist's Links - To get a handy preview of some of the wonderful work you can expect to see, please follow these links to our participating artist's web sites. This should wet your appetite for what's to come!
