Hot Swap? What is that?
Hot Swap, verb
“The ability to change out components without shutting down or otherwise rebooting a system.”
Or, in this case, change out artists/crafters without closing the Vendor Hall.
Hot Swap Seats are a set of tables set up in our Vendor Hall for short-term use. There are not meant to be occupied full time by the same artist all weekend long, but rather allow artists to come and go.
These tables, similar to an Artist Alley but located in our Vendor Hall, are intended to be a place that an artist/crafter can set up at with some examples of their work. They are not designed for large scale, elaborate, setups.
Please note, if you have been occupying a space for several hours and there are others waiting for their turn, you may be asked to move on and/or share.
How does this work?
There are four tables, for a total of 8 possible slots.
First, come to the Vendor Hall and check to see if one of the 8 spaces are unoccupied.
Is one available? Great! Your next step is to follow the posted instructions by the Hot Swap area.
Are all of the slots filled? Please try again later.
There are no reservations, dibs, or any other method to pre-claim a seat. First come, first served.
Hot Swap Limitations
Hot Swap are limited to a small standing sign (or similar) with the artist name, and basic information such as prices, gallery URL, etc.
No electricity/power is provided.
You must completely clear your space if you will be gone longer than 30 minutes; anything left behind will be removed by the Vendor Hall staff. If you need a break longer than 30 minutes, please check in with the Vendor Hall Operations table and let us know your plans.
Allowed Display Equipment
– Sketchbooks
– Print Binders / Samples
– Product Samples
– Tablecloth/runner
Disallowed Display Equipment
– ALL Banners – overhead, behind or table mounted. No banners, none whatsoever.
– Extensive cube towers/displays
– Elaborate displays
Good Limitations & Texas Sales Tax Permit
All the product restrictions apply as laid out in Vendor Rules & Regulations apply to Hot Swaps as they do for standard Vendors.
In addition, allowed goods are restricted to items made by the artist/crafter in question.
Allowed
– Commissions
– Artwork
– Sweaters/scarves you knitted
– Pottery you made yourself
– Chainmail
– Charm, dakis, or other manufactured items where you created the base artwork.
– Did you make it? Allowed.
Not Allowed
– Reselling items, ie. comics, Funko POP, games, tshirts, etc.
– Dakis or other items where you did not draw the art yourself
Price
The price of a Hot Swap space is… Free!
No charge!
Nothing!
Nada!
Zilch!
Seat Size
Hot Swap slots are half of a 6′ x 2.5′ table, and includes one chair; more chairs will be available. You can have non-artists guests with you so long as you do not crowd your neighbors.
Why not just call it ‘Artist Alley’ like everyone else?
Because we are special snowflakes that like to be difficult, OK?
In all seriousness, Creature Arts hosts both Texas Furry Siesta and Texas Furry Fiesta, two events with very similar names. Our big sister event, Fiesta, has a long-established Artist Alley which functions much, MUCH differently from what we are introducing at Siesta.
The difference in naming conventions between the two events is to help break any expectations that we function in the same way as Fiesta’s Artist Alley.
Questions, Comments, Concerns
Please email us at dealers@furrysiesta.org.