FAQ's
When and where is ArtCon?
ArtCon will take place February 3, 2024 from 10:00am to 5:00pm. Located at Neosho Jr. High School, 14646 Kodiak Rd, Neosho, MO 64850.
Free parking and ADA access parking is available at the school’s main entrance.
Where can I get tickets?
Tickers available online at neoshoarts.net. Tickets will also be available at the door on the day of the show. You can pay cash at the door or go online to neoshoarts.net to pay with a credit card.
I bought a ticket online. How do I get into the show?
Please print out the emailed receipt and have it ready when you reach the door. We can also view the receipt off your phone. Please have the email pulled up and ready before you reach the admission table.
How can we help to expedite the entry process?
Please be prepared before you get to the admission table. Have your prepurchased ticket email ready to view by printing it or on your phone. If in cosplay make sure you review our policies and are ready for weapons check by Neosho Police Department.
Can I leave the show and come back?
Yes, your wristband allows you re-entry into the event. Please do not remove or alter the wristband in any way. If you remove your wristband, you will need to purchase another to reenter the event.
I bought a ticket and now I can’t go. Can I get a refund?
We only offer refunds if the entire event is canceled. 100% of ticket sales go to Neosho Arts Council, a 501(c) nonprofit, to support the participation, appreciation, and support for the fine arts in our community. Your ticket sale is in fact a donation to supporting the arts.
What celebrities are attending?
Please see our main ArtCon page, Facebook feed, or Instagram page for the most recent updates. While guests are confirmed, sometimes they must to cancel due to work commitments or personal situations. In the event of a cancellation, we will notify fans via social media as well as our website. If a guest cancels, we always try to book a new celebrity to take that spot in the lineup.
Are celebrity guests attending the entire show or only at certain times?
Unless noted, all guests are scheduled to attend the full show. Guests will generally be at their booths meeting fans unless they are doing a Q&A or taking a short break.
Do celebrity guests charge for autographs and pictures?
Yes, most do. We try to post their pricing on the Guest page so that fans may know prices beforehand, but some guests don’t let us know their pricing until the weekend of the event.
What will celebrity guests sign?
Celebrities will sign most anything if you pay for the signature. There can be notable exceptions for some guests, but these are very rare. You can bring items from home, buy an item from an artist or vendor, or pick from items on the celebrity’s table.
Will the celebrities have lines?
Celebrities can sometimes have long lines. This is due to the celebrity wanting to give each fan time at the booth. Please be patient.
Do you accept cash or card at the door? What about celebrities and exhibitors?
We accept cash and debit or credit cards (via neoshoarts.net) at the door. Most celebrities only accept cash, and most exhibitors accept cash or card. Important: There are no ATMs on site! We are sorry about the inconvenience.
I see there are Q&As and panels. Is there a charge to attend those?
All Q&As and panels are free with paid admission.
What else is there to do at the con?
Tabletop gaming, video gaming, photo ops, and fan groups are just some of the attractions available for attendees to enjoy throughout the weekend.
Are there additional costs?
There will be artists and vendors set up selling special items along with our celebrity autograph and photo ops. You'll want to come prepared for those costs. There are no additional costs to join the cosplay play contest, esports tournament, panels, or any of the table top games.
Can I bring a bag or backpack?
You may bring bags and backpacks. Neosho Police Department will be on hand at the admission table and reserves the right to ask to inspect any bag they deem necessary for event safety.
Are there items I can’t bring into the show?
ArtCon is held inside a public school. The following items are not allowed on school property: firearms, knives, real swords, wooden or metal bats, stun guns, tasers, lighters, vapes, chemical sprays, drugs, and alcohol. We also reserve the right to refuse any item Neosho Police Department feels would be unsafe in a convention environment. No outside food or drink unless deemed medically necessary.
What are the cosplay rules?
Please click here for all rules and regulations concerning cosplay.
Is there a cosplay contest?
Yes, there will be a cosplay contest. Cash prizes will be awarded to Adult and Teen divisions. Prizes will be awarded to the Kids division. If you wish to participate, please sign up at Cosplay Contest booth by 3:00pm.
Please click here for the rules, categories, and prizes. The costume contest is judged by a panel of judges.
What’s the easiest way to contact you?
Email us at [email protected]
When and where is ArtCon?
ArtCon will take place February 3, 2024 from 10:00am to 5:00pm. Located at Neosho Jr. High School, 14646 Kodiak Rd, Neosho, MO 64850.
Free parking and ADA access parking is available at the school’s main entrance.
Where can I get tickets?
Tickers available online at neoshoarts.net. Tickets will also be available at the door on the day of the show. You can pay cash at the door or go online to neoshoarts.net to pay with a credit card.
I bought a ticket online. How do I get into the show?
Please print out the emailed receipt and have it ready when you reach the door. We can also view the receipt off your phone. Please have the email pulled up and ready before you reach the admission table.
How can we help to expedite the entry process?
Please be prepared before you get to the admission table. Have your prepurchased ticket email ready to view by printing it or on your phone. If in cosplay make sure you review our policies and are ready for weapons check by Neosho Police Department.
Can I leave the show and come back?
Yes, your wristband allows you re-entry into the event. Please do not remove or alter the wristband in any way. If you remove your wristband, you will need to purchase another to reenter the event.
I bought a ticket and now I can’t go. Can I get a refund?
We only offer refunds if the entire event is canceled. 100% of ticket sales go to Neosho Arts Council, a 501(c) nonprofit, to support the participation, appreciation, and support for the fine arts in our community. Your ticket sale is in fact a donation to supporting the arts.
What celebrities are attending?
Please see our main ArtCon page, Facebook feed, or Instagram page for the most recent updates. While guests are confirmed, sometimes they must to cancel due to work commitments or personal situations. In the event of a cancellation, we will notify fans via social media as well as our website. If a guest cancels, we always try to book a new celebrity to take that spot in the lineup.
Are celebrity guests attending the entire show or only at certain times?
Unless noted, all guests are scheduled to attend the full show. Guests will generally be at their booths meeting fans unless they are doing a Q&A or taking a short break.
Do celebrity guests charge for autographs and pictures?
Yes, most do. We try to post their pricing on the Guest page so that fans may know prices beforehand, but some guests don’t let us know their pricing until the weekend of the event.
What will celebrity guests sign?
Celebrities will sign most anything if you pay for the signature. There can be notable exceptions for some guests, but these are very rare. You can bring items from home, buy an item from an artist or vendor, or pick from items on the celebrity’s table.
Will the celebrities have lines?
Celebrities can sometimes have long lines. This is due to the celebrity wanting to give each fan time at the booth. Please be patient.
Do you accept cash or card at the door? What about celebrities and exhibitors?
We accept cash and debit or credit cards (via neoshoarts.net) at the door. Most celebrities only accept cash, and most exhibitors accept cash or card. Important: There are no ATMs on site! We are sorry about the inconvenience.
I see there are Q&As and panels. Is there a charge to attend those?
All Q&As and panels are free with paid admission.
What else is there to do at the con?
Tabletop gaming, video gaming, photo ops, and fan groups are just some of the attractions available for attendees to enjoy throughout the weekend.
Are there additional costs?
There will be artists and vendors set up selling special items along with our celebrity autograph and photo ops. You'll want to come prepared for those costs. There are no additional costs to join the cosplay play contest, esports tournament, panels, or any of the table top games.
Can I bring a bag or backpack?
You may bring bags and backpacks. Neosho Police Department will be on hand at the admission table and reserves the right to ask to inspect any bag they deem necessary for event safety.
Are there items I can’t bring into the show?
ArtCon is held inside a public school. The following items are not allowed on school property: firearms, knives, real swords, wooden or metal bats, stun guns, tasers, lighters, vapes, chemical sprays, drugs, and alcohol. We also reserve the right to refuse any item Neosho Police Department feels would be unsafe in a convention environment. No outside food or drink unless deemed medically necessary.
What are the cosplay rules?
Please click here for all rules and regulations concerning cosplay.
Is there a cosplay contest?
Yes, there will be a cosplay contest. Cash prizes will be awarded to Adult and Teen divisions. Prizes will be awarded to the Kids division. If you wish to participate, please sign up at Cosplay Contest booth by 3:00pm.
Please click here for the rules, categories, and prizes. The costume contest is judged by a panel of judges.
What’s the easiest way to contact you?
Email us at [email protected]