Join Us February 2021
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Neosho, MO
Accepting Panel Applications
ArtCon@Home is slated for the
weekend of February 13, 2021
Have a interesting topic for a panel? Have something you want to share with the fandom? Submit your panel idea now!
What's a panel you ask? It's a lecture, demonstration, discussion, etc. that engages your audience and possibly teaches them something along the way!
What's a panel you ask? It's a lecture, demonstration, discussion, etc. that engages your audience and possibly teaches them something along the way!
Why not have ArtCon in person?
Simple, we are placing the safety of our volunteers, artists, vendors, guests, and community as a top priority. This choice was not made without deep consideration to event quality. We know it won't be the same but we do have a great event being planned and hope you will join in the fun from the safety of your home! Remember ArtCon is Neosho Arts Council's biggest fundraiser of the year. We were fortunate to have held our 2020 event before the world ended but donations have been down for most of 2020 and we have tapped into reserve money to keep bringing great programming to our patrons virtually. While we don't expect this to be a big fundraiser (donations always accepted!) we are hopeful that it helps our artists and vendors to make sales and to bring the fun and escape of ArtCon to attendees homes.
How will ArtCon@Home be presented?
First will we be using streaming platforms for panels, workshops, and games.
Panels will be hosted on zoom.
We will be using Eventeny as the Artist Alley and Vendor Room. While Neosho Arts Council never takes a commission on ArtCon sales...Eventeny does have fees (on sales only). We are very sorry about that but the upside is a pretty sweet virtual booth instead of a lame link on our website.
Here are some other perks:
Neosho Arts Council wants to insure a variety of quality panels for ArtCon@Home.
We want your panel to be as unique as possible.
We have a full slate of advertising set up for the event.
Advertising includes
Filling out this application does not guarantee a virtual panel.
All applications will be reviewed and notification of acceptance by December 31, 2020.
Detailed and well written panel descriptions will get the highest considerations. Please be as through as possible (but please don't write a novel lol). The more information provided in the application greatly helps us with selecting panels that are unique and don't cover the same topics.
Panel slots are limited. Panels are slated for 45minute blocks (this includes presentation, Q&A, discussions) to allow for log on/log off between panels. We will end panels at 45minutes weather you are done or not but an ArtCon volunteer will be there to communicate time with you.
“All Ages” Panel Policy
Any panel should be deemed all ages if the material is deemed acceptable for American television or is not rated higher then PG-13.
If your panel is “All Ages” the following things are not acceptable;
Any content already outlined specifically for 18+ panels
Swear words
Racial slurs
Hate speech
“18+” Panel Policy
Any panel should be deemed 18+ if the material is deemed “adult material” or viewed as “inappropriate for minors”. All panelists for 18+ panels must be 18+ years of age or older on the day of the panel, no exceptions.
Panel content that is deemed 18+ includes, but is not limited to;
Adult language and cursing
Hentai/Pornography
Sexual Intercourse
Nudity or partial nudity (this refers to images from art/movies/tv/comics....presenters need to be clothed!)
Sexuality
Gore
If you’re still not sure if your panel should be considered 18+, please contact us and let’s discuss it, or simply play it safe and label it 18+.
The following things will not be tolerated in any panel;
Set up on Zoom:
Panelist will need to log onto zoom 10minutes before panel starts to connect with ArtCon's volunteer who will give a quick PSA and introduce you. Please make sure you have zoom download, tested, and a good set up!
Neosho Arts Council may record any panel for use of replay during ArtCon@Home but not beyond. Screen captures will be taken for archival purposes.
Cancellation Policy - WHAT? No....cool perk of a virtual event, no cancellation because of weather!
We will hold ArtCon rain or shine or pandemic!
Simple, we are placing the safety of our volunteers, artists, vendors, guests, and community as a top priority. This choice was not made without deep consideration to event quality. We know it won't be the same but we do have a great event being planned and hope you will join in the fun from the safety of your home! Remember ArtCon is Neosho Arts Council's biggest fundraiser of the year. We were fortunate to have held our 2020 event before the world ended but donations have been down for most of 2020 and we have tapped into reserve money to keep bringing great programming to our patrons virtually. While we don't expect this to be a big fundraiser (donations always accepted!) we are hopeful that it helps our artists and vendors to make sales and to bring the fun and escape of ArtCon to attendees homes.
How will ArtCon@Home be presented?
First will we be using streaming platforms for panels, workshops, and games.
Panels will be hosted on zoom.
We will be using Eventeny as the Artist Alley and Vendor Room. While Neosho Arts Council never takes a commission on ArtCon sales...Eventeny does have fees (on sales only). We are very sorry about that but the upside is a pretty sweet virtual booth instead of a lame link on our website.
Here are some other perks:
- You set up your own page with as few or as many items for sell as you like
- Buyers can use the search feature to find specific products or interests
- Once you have an Eventeny set up (which is free to do) you can reuse that page for other cons! (work, done.)
- Here is a link to some Eventeny FAQs!
Neosho Arts Council wants to insure a variety of quality panels for ArtCon@Home.
We want your panel to be as unique as possible.
We have a full slate of advertising set up for the event.
Advertising includes
- TV ad on multiple stations
- Social Media (hit that share button!)
- Links on our website
- Fliers
- Posters
- Etc.
Filling out this application does not guarantee a virtual panel.
All applications will be reviewed and notification of acceptance by December 31, 2020.
Detailed and well written panel descriptions will get the highest considerations. Please be as through as possible (but please don't write a novel lol). The more information provided in the application greatly helps us with selecting panels that are unique and don't cover the same topics.
Panel slots are limited. Panels are slated for 45minute blocks (this includes presentation, Q&A, discussions) to allow for log on/log off between panels. We will end panels at 45minutes weather you are done or not but an ArtCon volunteer will be there to communicate time with you.
“All Ages” Panel Policy
Any panel should be deemed all ages if the material is deemed acceptable for American television or is not rated higher then PG-13.
If your panel is “All Ages” the following things are not acceptable;
Any content already outlined specifically for 18+ panels
Swear words
Racial slurs
Hate speech
“18+” Panel Policy
Any panel should be deemed 18+ if the material is deemed “adult material” or viewed as “inappropriate for minors”. All panelists for 18+ panels must be 18+ years of age or older on the day of the panel, no exceptions.
Panel content that is deemed 18+ includes, but is not limited to;
Adult language and cursing
Hentai/Pornography
Sexual Intercourse
Nudity or partial nudity (this refers to images from art/movies/tv/comics....presenters need to be clothed!)
Sexuality
Gore
If you’re still not sure if your panel should be considered 18+, please contact us and let’s discuss it, or simply play it safe and label it 18+.
The following things will not be tolerated in any panel;
- Racial slurs
- Hate speech (including homophobic slurs).
- Nudity
Set up on Zoom:
Panelist will need to log onto zoom 10minutes before panel starts to connect with ArtCon's volunteer who will give a quick PSA and introduce you. Please make sure you have zoom download, tested, and a good set up!
Neosho Arts Council may record any panel for use of replay during ArtCon@Home but not beyond. Screen captures will be taken for archival purposes.
Cancellation Policy - WHAT? No....cool perk of a virtual event, no cancellation because of weather!
We will hold ArtCon rain or shine or pandemic!