Talking about selling and buying art, one would immediately think of vast museums and prestigious galleries selling only the finest paintings at extraordinary prices. While gallery shows are a very recognizable venue for acquiring art, there are other, more accessible avenues that inexperienced or emerging artists can take when it comes to sharing their work. For example: Selling art at conventions.

Animazement is an annual Japanese art and culture convention held in Raleigh, North Carolina. Last May, Art & Object spoke with a variety of artists at Animazement, to learn about their experiences and gather tips for green artists interested in advertising products in these spaces.

1. Establish a social media presence

If you don’t already have a social media account specifically for business, it might be a good idea to create one now. Having a social media presence could be beneficial even before attending the convention. When applying to sell artwork at events, some may ask to see a social media account displaying your product. If there is, you are more likely to be accepted. Even if a convention doesn’t ask about a potential account, it’s still handy to give interested attendees a way to keep up to date with your work.