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artist alley
What does artist alley mean?
A section of a convention set aside for individual artists and small creators to sell prints, charms, comics, and commissions directly to fans, distinct from the commercial dealer's hall.
"I blew my whole budget in artist alley on enamel pins."
Origin
Descriptive compound coined in North American comic/anime cons for the artists' row.
Frequently asked questions
What is artist alley?
It's the section of a convention where individual artists and small creators sell prints, charms, comics and commissions directly to fans.
How is artist alley different from the dealer's hall?
Artist alley is for independent creators selling their own work, while the dealer's hall is for commercial vendors selling licensed merchandise.
What can you buy in artist alley?
Typically prints, enamel pins, charms, stickers, comics and commissioned drawings made by the artists themselves.
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