Based on feedback from artists and attendees, we will be continuing with a juried system for the SMASH! 2023 Artist Market. All submitted applications will be evaluated with final judgments based on a set criteria that is fair for all. Early submission of an application will not guarantee a table spot.

We believe in being open about the criteria of our juried selection process. The most important factors in the evaluation of applications include:

Adherence to SMASH! Artist Market Terms and Conditions, with removal of any incomplete or duplicate applications.
Diversity of product offerings, merchandise, and mediums. We believe a variety of media within the population of artists will benefit both attendees and artists.
Professionalism. Your application should exhibit a level of care that assures the jurors that you will bring quality content to SMASH!
Relevance to SMASH! as a family-friendly anime and manga convention. Rather than relevance to our theme for the year, it is regarding relevance to our target audience.
Quality of portfolio. This does not refer to having a unique artistic style but rather the clarity and completeness of your portfolio. Jurors are looking to see if your art meets the minimum technical skill for selling in a professional arena.

Applications for the SMASH! 2023 Artist Market will be open from 15th March 2023 to 5:00pm Tuesday 4th April 2023(AEST). It is the applicant's responsibility to take time in filling out the form and ensure it is submitted in the most complete and error-free manner possible. Careful attention should be paid to the email and social media fields to make sure there are no misspellings.

Once the application period is closed, applicants can expect to receive table offers or waiting list notifications via email no later than May.

For any questions, please email us at artists@smash.org.au.

Artist Market Application

Artist Market Application