Comic-Con's Art Show 2008 Rules and Entry Form Ready for Download!

Comic-Con's Art Show Grows Again

For many Comic-Con attendees, the Art Show is one of the first places they visit. Situated right next to the registration area, this oasis of art gives Comic-Con attendees their first look at the wonders to come.

In 2007, the Art Show experienced its biggest year ever, with close to 25 new artists participating in the event, bringing the total number of artists to 149. 1,731 pieces of art were displayed, and 547 were sold and went home with their new lucky owners. The art included many originals, prints and computer-generated pieces celebrating some of Comic-Con's special themes and anniversaries, including the 30th anniversary of Star Wars. Once again, 3-D art objects, such as jewelry, costumes and clothing, wood-carvings, and sculptures, all figured prominently into the Art Show.

In addition to hosting displays for the Eisner Awards Hall of Fame and the nominees for the 2007 Will Eisner Comics Industry Awards, the Art Show also was home for 21 original paintings from the Family Guy animated TV series, part of a world tour by the ACME Archives Group. Another impressive 2007 addition was a series of stainless steel sculptures by William C. Mang, four of which were 6' tall and weighed over 300 pounds each.

Two other exciting venues
for original comic and other art