Virtual Artist alley Rules
Artist Applications will open January 1st for the 2026 event.
Artist Alley will be open for public view on this website during the event, June 14-20th, 2026. Each vendor will have a "booth" on the website, listing their shop name, location (for shipping information), provided photos and link. It will be a static entry that does not require further interaction (other than filling orders as usual).
Check out our FAQ page or read the FAQ below if you have questions.
Criteria for inclusion:
Additional Participation
To be listed on Artist Alley, only the above static booth participation is required. Additional Participation is not required but is encouraged. This can be accomplished by joining the event discord, where you can chat with attendees and share your portfolio in channels dedicated to Artist Alley artists. In 2025, we had several artists pop into video chats (or instagram lives linked in the server) at regular intervals and share livestreams of in progress works. Some artists also chose to auction off (SFW) original pieces either during livestreams or in a dedicated auction channel on the discord. If you are interested in engaging with the attendees during the convention in this manner, please let us know.
Artist Alley will be open for public view on this website during the event, June 14-20th, 2026. Each vendor will have a "booth" on the website, listing their shop name, location (for shipping information), provided photos and link. It will be a static entry that does not require further interaction (other than filling orders as usual).
Check out our FAQ page or read the FAQ below if you have questions.
Criteria for inclusion:
- No resellers, original art only (NO AI, no traced work)
- Must have ROMY art (family-friendly, please)
- Must have an online storefront to refer visitors to (Etsy, Patreon, Teespring, redbubble, etc)
- Must submit 2-3 photos of your art or your in-person display for your virtual display.
- Those who do commissions only are also accepted with referral links. Use the same application just select "an artist who accepts COMMISSIONS ONLY" on the menu. Submission photos must be from your own portfolio and link must include pricing and contact information. (No AI, and no traced work).
- If you are an artist who has a storefront and does commissions also you do not need to apply for both (be sure you advertise that in your storefront so customers can contact you if interested). You only need to apply as a commission artist if you are only taking commissions and not selling art in a storefront.
- Violating the No AI/No Traced work rules will result in removal from the event.
Additional Participation
To be listed on Artist Alley, only the above static booth participation is required. Additional Participation is not required but is encouraged. This can be accomplished by joining the event discord, where you can chat with attendees and share your portfolio in channels dedicated to Artist Alley artists. In 2025, we had several artists pop into video chats (or instagram lives linked in the server) at regular intervals and share livestreams of in progress works. Some artists also chose to auction off (SFW) original pieces either during livestreams or in a dedicated auction channel on the discord. If you are interested in engaging with the attendees during the convention in this manner, please let us know.
artist alley faq's
What do I need to be on Artist Alley? These are the criteria for inclusion: No resellers, original art only which must be your own work (NO AI, no traced work), must have ROMY art for sale (family-friendly, please), must have an online storefront to refer visitors to (Etsy, Patreon, Teespring, Redbubble, etc), must submit 2-3 photos of your art or your in-person display for your virtual display.
How does it work? Each vendor will have a "booth" on the website, listing their shop name, location (for shipping information), provided photos and link. It will be a static entry that does not require further interaction (other than filling orders as usual). After your application is accepted, your photos, shop name, and a link to your site will be put on the "Virtual Artist Alley" page on the website in a static format. This page will be "live" to the public for viewing 24-hours a day, during convention week. You are responsible for fulfilling orders placed in your shops as you would normally fulfill your orders. If you would like to have a ROMY sale on your respective pages to entice buyers during the week that would be lovely, but isn't required. At the conclusion of the week, the links will be removed from the site when the Artist Alley "closes" for the year.
How do I apply? Application link will be posted HERE starting January 1st.
When are applications due? Applications for 2026 will be due by June 1st.
Does my shop need to be open year round? No, your shop doesn't need to be available year round. If you have a temporary or occasional shop you can still participate. It must, however, be open the duration of ROMY-Con during convention week.
What if I only do commission work and don't have a storefront? Those who do commissions only are also accepted with referral links. Use the same application just select "an artist who accepts COMMISSIONS ONLY" on the menu. Submission photos must be from your own portfolio and link must include pricing and contact information (Caard, Linktree, Patreon, own site, etc). Commission artists should only provide their own, original work to customers. Work must be your own. No AI, no traced work.
What if I have a storefront and do commissions? If you are an artist who has a storefront and does commissions you do not need to apply for both categories. You only need to apply separately if you are only taking commissions and not selling in a storefront. Make sure to add that information to your storefront so customers can contact you if interested!
How do I know my entry was accepted? After your application is processed, you will receive an email saying your entry was approved (with instructions on what happens next) or denied (with how to fix it). Please allow up to (7) business days for a response.
Are there ways to interact with attendees? To be listed on Artist Alley, only the above static booth information is required. Additional Participation is not required but is encouraged. This can be accomplished by joining the event discord, where you can chat with attendees and share your portfolio in channels dedicated to Artist Alley artists. In 2025, we had several artists pop into video chats (or Instagram lives linked in the server) at regular intervals and share livestreams of in progress works. Some artists also chose to auction off original pieces either during livestreams or in a dedicated auction channel on the discord. If you are interested in engaging with the attendees during the convention in this manner, please let us know.
Violating the No AI/No Traced work rules will result in removal from the event.
How does it work? Each vendor will have a "booth" on the website, listing their shop name, location (for shipping information), provided photos and link. It will be a static entry that does not require further interaction (other than filling orders as usual). After your application is accepted, your photos, shop name, and a link to your site will be put on the "Virtual Artist Alley" page on the website in a static format. This page will be "live" to the public for viewing 24-hours a day, during convention week. You are responsible for fulfilling orders placed in your shops as you would normally fulfill your orders. If you would like to have a ROMY sale on your respective pages to entice buyers during the week that would be lovely, but isn't required. At the conclusion of the week, the links will be removed from the site when the Artist Alley "closes" for the year.
How do I apply? Application link will be posted HERE starting January 1st.
When are applications due? Applications for 2026 will be due by June 1st.
Does my shop need to be open year round? No, your shop doesn't need to be available year round. If you have a temporary or occasional shop you can still participate. It must, however, be open the duration of ROMY-Con during convention week.
What if I only do commission work and don't have a storefront? Those who do commissions only are also accepted with referral links. Use the same application just select "an artist who accepts COMMISSIONS ONLY" on the menu. Submission photos must be from your own portfolio and link must include pricing and contact information (Caard, Linktree, Patreon, own site, etc). Commission artists should only provide their own, original work to customers. Work must be your own. No AI, no traced work.
What if I have a storefront and do commissions? If you are an artist who has a storefront and does commissions you do not need to apply for both categories. You only need to apply separately if you are only taking commissions and not selling in a storefront. Make sure to add that information to your storefront so customers can contact you if interested!
How do I know my entry was accepted? After your application is processed, you will receive an email saying your entry was approved (with instructions on what happens next) or denied (with how to fix it). Please allow up to (7) business days for a response.
Are there ways to interact with attendees? To be listed on Artist Alley, only the above static booth information is required. Additional Participation is not required but is encouraged. This can be accomplished by joining the event discord, where you can chat with attendees and share your portfolio in channels dedicated to Artist Alley artists. In 2025, we had several artists pop into video chats (or Instagram lives linked in the server) at regular intervals and share livestreams of in progress works. Some artists also chose to auction off original pieces either during livestreams or in a dedicated auction channel on the discord. If you are interested in engaging with the attendees during the convention in this manner, please let us know.
Violating the No AI/No Traced work rules will result in removal from the event.
