The World Fantasy Convention 2026 (hereafter “WFC 2026″) Art Show is a traditional feature of the convention, and this year’s show will have a special focus on the work of our Artist Guest of Honor, Stephanie Law. We will also be featuring a special section honoring two beloved speculative fiction artists from the Bay Area, Freddie Baer, and Grant Canfield, in memoriam.

The Art Show features a wide selection of fantasy, horror, and science fiction artwork – whether it is original art commissioned for book covers, art books, interior illustrations, endpapers, prints, handmade sculpture, handcrafted jewelry, or tiaras, it’s a collection of some of the best in fantasy art. Originals and limited editions, mixed medium items, and other unique works will be for sale in the show itself. The Print Shop is where giclee prints, open edition prints, and your artwork produced as notebooks, greeting cards, stickers and patches, will be available.

In addition, the Saturday evening of the WFC 2026 features the Art Show Dessert Reception, where members and artists can enjoy an after-dinner chance to mingle, talk with the artists, bid on work, and purchase items from the Print Shop.

Art Show & Print Shop Hours

Wednesday 10/21

10AM to 8PM Move in / Setup for Art Show

Thursday 10/22

8AM to Noon set up for Artists
Noon to 6PM Art Show opens to WFC Members (All art must be hung, and bid sheets attached, by Noon)

Friday 10/23

9AM to 10AM early entry for Artists
10AM to 6PM Art Show open to WFC Members

Saturday 10/24

9AM to 10AM early entry for Artists
10AM to 6PM Art Show open to WFC Members
7:30PM to 9PM Art Show Dessert Reception for Members
9:30PM Art Show closes

Sunday 10/25

9AM to Noon Pickup of sold work
9AM to 10PM Artists pack up and load out

The Art Show and Print shop are no longer accepting applications. Artists that have been juried in will be notified via email by August 26.

WFC 2026 Code of Conduct