FAQ for Attendees

What's this thing?

It's a bunch of folks selling comics. Some people made their own, some people are collectors, and some people sell comics for a living. These people will sell their comics for 5 hours.

How much is the event?

There is no charge for admission to The Windup Comic Fest.

Where's this thing?

The Windup Comic Fest is held at The Windup Space, an event venue and bar in Baltimore MD. The address is:

12 West North Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21201-5904

It's in a bar. Can I bring my kid? Seriously, you're probably all perverts and lushes.

This is an all-ages event, and supervised children are certainly welcome. While there may be a few individuals enjoying alcoholic beverages, we expect folks to generally behave themselves for the duration of the event.

Where can I park?

There is on-street parking, and two parking garages within walking distance of the event.

I don't want to exhibit, but I do my own comic/webcast/freelance art/movies/blog/vlog. Can I advertise?

You are welcome to bring small fliers or business cards for our freebie table. Also, you can contact Sarah at InterrobangStudios dot com to purchase space in our rotating slide show.

Are there restaurants nearby?

Yes, there are a number of places ranging from fast food to higher-end cuisine all within walking distance.

Is there nearby public transit?

Yes. There are a number of bus stops within walking distance, and it's only a few blocks from Penn station.

FAQ for Exhibitors

Who can buy space?

• 1. Local comic book stores selling out of long boxes of back issues on site.
• 2. Comic artists selling the comics they've made.

As long as you are selling comics from the space you purchased, all other types of merchandise are welcome.
Bad Example: Spam, plushies, keychains, fanart.
Good Example: Spam, plushies, keychains, fanart, & Comics.

How do you buy exhibit space?

There is a webform. Fill it out. You will be entered into a list, and priority will be given to the comic sellers who applied first. I will contact the applicants in the order I receive them with instructions on making payment with a credit card using Google Check out. Applicants will have three days from applying to make payment. If payment is not received, the applicant forfeits their place in line, and the space is offered to the next applicant. Once payment is confirmed received, applicants will be sent confirmation.

How much is exhibit space?

Exihibit spaces will cost $35.00 each. You can only buy one. You can split it as many ways as you like, but only one credit card will be charged and only one name will go on the space. If you decide to make private space-cost-sharing arrangements with an art-buddy, please try to stay friends until after the con.

What do I get for that money?

• 1. A 6' by 6' exhibition space (furniture such as tables, chairs, or exhibition booths are not included).
• 2. Up to 3 slides in a rotating slide show that will be visible for the duration of the convention.
• 3. A link on the Windup Comic Fesival homepage as an exhibitor.

The exhibition space is yours to arrange as you see fit. Adorn it with your own 6' table, a series of card tables, a pile of long boxes, a beanbag circle on a rug on the floor, or whatever! If you bring furniture or erect displays, you must do so within your floor space and without damaging floor, walls, or fixtures. You must be able to set up and tear down in the single hour prior and the single hour following Windup Comic Fest's public hours.

Three slides of your design can be placed into the looping display that will be projected onto the stage for the length of the Windup Comic Fest. The slides can advertise your website, show examples of your art, or promote things you've got for sale at the show. Please keep in mind that the show is for all ages, and make your submissions appropriate. Windup Comic Fest reserves the right to decline slides.

When do I apply?

The webform is live right now. Hit 'submit' at any time.

Who do I contact if my application goes horribly wrong?

Sarah at Interrobang Studios dot com is your lifeline.

How do I know if my application has been received?

You will get a reply email from the person who received your application within 24 hours. It will either ask you to make payment to confirm your space or notify you that you have been placed on the waiting list. Either way, there will be confirmation.

How does your selection process work?

First comic-sellers come, first comic sellers offered space. The show is not juried, but preference goes to vendors who follow our comic-theme. If applicants fail to make payment within 72 hours of our email with payment instructions, the next applicant in line gets invited to take the space.

Applicants who miss their initial payment window will be added to the bottom of the waitlist and given an opportunity to try again after all other applicants have had a fair shake.

I want to split the space with somebody (or many somebodies) can we split a space?

Yes. The space is yours. Split it with anyone you like. We require one credit card, and one point of contact. The credit-card-owning point of contact will receive all announcements, changes, and emails. The credit-card-owner will have the right to include or exclude anyone they want from the space. They paid for it.

I want to buy half (or a third or 7/19ths) of a space. Can you break up a space and sell me part of it for less money?

I'm sorry, but no. The space has been broken up to best accomodate our artists between pillars and in corners without sticking people in awkward locations. Splitting spaces with other artists is totally kosher, but we're selling in 6'x6' blocks to best fit in the venue.

How do I learn about important announcements for the Windup Comic Fest?

You can subscribe to our RSS Feed, join our Facebook page, or bookmark the Windup Comic Fest homepage and check it obsessively.

What if I have to cancel?

Cancellations with refund (minus $5.00 to cover credit card processing charges) will be available until the two weeks prior to the event (or the previous Friday if that date is a Saturday or Sunday). After that, exhibition space fees are non-refundable. We would appreciate if you could notify us in either case, as some one else may want that space.