Illust Fusion Expo 2025 Information for Applicants
The Illust Fusion EXPO is an event in Bangkok which welcomes all illustrators and artists from amateurs to professionals to exhibit their paintings and hand-made products to thousands of collector. Illust Fusion EXPO 2025 will be held on Saturday and Sunday, June 28th-29th, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at PARAGON HALL, 5TH FLOOR, SIAM PARAGON SHOPPING CENTER (BTS Siam), Bangkok, THAILAND MAP
Official Tag #IFEXPO25
For those who have never participated in Illust Fusion, please visit our past event gallery for reference.
Booth Rental Fees
Illust Fusion EXPO 2025 has a total of 2 zones
- Hall Zone (inside Paragon Hall) Artist and Exhibitor booths are all inside. Admission fee for general visitors 120 THB/person/day
- Foyer Zone (in front of the hall) For the event’s activities and sponsor booth. Free admission for all visitors.
Hall Zone (Paragon Hall)
Foyer Zone (Foyer)
Aritst Booth
Reserved for individual creators whose products are mad entirely by themselves.
Artist booths are only available for an individual artist. For juristic persons or commercial entities such as shops, companies, organizations, etc. who are interested to exhibit in IFEXPO, please refer Exhibitor Booth.
Qualifications of Artist booth applicants
- Individual artist, not a representative of any juristic person such as shop, company, foundation, association, etc.
- There is no limitation of gender, age, nationality, art style, experience and skill level.
- Number of membered individual artists is not limited per one booth. However, only ONE applicant name can be filled in the application form on behalf of the booth owner.
- Not being a winner of the competition, the organizer or participants of any external competition or project that uses the name “Illust Fusion” as part of its activities or as a prize without permission—such as stating that participants will have their work exhibited at IFEXPO or that winners will receive a cash prize as a booth fee for IFEXPO—will be subject to review. If such cases are discovered afterward, the event organizers reserve the right to revoke booth privileges and withhold any service fees paid, without refund, under all circumstances.
Permitted Goods
- Book and illustration such as illustration books, postcards, art prints, notebooks, stickers, bookmarks etc.
- Live drawing and commissions
- Art toys dolls, figures and models
- Craftworks such as key chains, accessories, leather bags, wood carvings, griptok, mobile phone cases and other products that artists create by themselves.
- Digital art and NFT Such as image files, sound files, smart phone wallpaper, fonts, etc. which will be sold by purchasing at the booth and sending the files directly to the buyer, or showing samples and instruct buyers to purchase through third-party platforms or service providers.
Hall zone
| BOOTH TYPE | FEES (THB/DAY) | FEES (THB/2DAY) | FACILITIES | ELECTRICITY |
| 1/2 Table | ฿1,200.- | ฿2,400.- | 2 ARTIST tickets + half table (75*75 cm) + 1 chair | No |
| 1 Table | ฿2,400.- | ฿4,800.- | 4 ARTIST tickets + 1 table (150*75 cm) + 2 chairs | No |
| 2 Tables | ฿4,800.- | ฿9,600.- | 8 ARTIST tickets + 2 tables (300*75 cm) + 4 chairs | No |
| EXTRA U Booth | – | ฿5,800.- | 4 ARTIST tickets + 1 table (150*75 cm) + 2 chairs + panel | Available |
The booth layout is subject to change as deemed appropriate and will depend on the actual number of applicants for each booth category.
Exhibitor Booth
Exhibitor booth is in Hall zone, suitable for artists that need more space, juridical persons and business entities such as shops, companies, organizations. Product category is not limited just to arts and crafts, yet any that suits the visitor and passes staff’s discretion.
A workshop booth must organize activities that allow event attendees to create products within the booth. This can involve teaching sessions or selling kits for attendees to assemble within the booth. Alternatively, the booth can act as a distributor, allowing customers to test equipment and tools related to arts and crafts, such as sewing machines or drawing tablets. Applicants must provide a sample workshop plan for evaluation.
Failure to organize workshop activities as specified or misuse of booth space, such as solely selling products without hosting activities, or using the space for purposes not indicated in the application form, will result in the forfeiture of the 2,000 baht deposit. Additionally, any damages to the booth space will result in deductions from the deposit (and additional charges if necessary) based on the actual cost of damages.
Foyer zone
| BOOTH TYPE | FEES (THB/2 DAYS) | FACILITIES | ELECTRICITY |
| Shell Scheme 2×2 | ฿7,500 | 4 ARTIST tickets + 2x2x2.4 m shell scheme booth + 1 table (150*75 cm) + 2 chairs | Available |
| Shell Scheme 2×2 (corner) | ฿8,500 | 4 ARTIST tickets + 2x2x2.4 m shell scheme booth + 1 table (150*75 cm) + 2 chairs | Available |
| Shell Scheme 3×3 | ฿19,260 | 4 EXHIBITOR tickets + 3x3x2.4 shell scheme + 1 table (180*75 cm) + 2 chairs | Available |
| Shell Scheme 3×3 (corner) | ฿22,470 | 4 EXHIBITOR tickets + 3x3x2.4 shell scheme + 1 table (180*75 cm) + 2 chairs | Available |
| Workshop | ฿26,750 (security deposit ฿2,000 will be refunded immediately after the completion of the event by the end of Sunday.) | 4 EXHIBITOR tickets + 4x3x2.4 system booth + 2 tables (180*75 cm) + 6 chairs | Available |
Corporate client who are interested in becoming a sponsor or ordering a special-sized booth please contact the team via if@enterdock.com
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General Instructions and Regulations
- For Artist booth, products must be the applicant’s creation. Using work of the other’s you do not own is STRICTLY PROHIBITED, i.e., printing an illustration posted on the internet, reselling products of the other’s whose right is not granted to the seller. ฃ
- Selling food is strictly prohibited.
- An applicant can apply for 1 booth type and 1 zone only.
- Both original products and fan arts are permitted.
- It is not necessary to have products based on the theme of the event. All artists are free to create and sell their works in their own way. Applicants are most welcomed to enjoy our event even more by having themed products or wearing the same color scheme. However, this is not compulsory and does not affect the consideration of application.
- Artists who aim to watercolor, please prepare a piece of rug and a water container for cleaning brushes. Please be careful not to spill or dirty the floor. Refraining from using types of paints that are difficult to clean such as oil paints, chalk and acrylic paints. Please be noted that the artist will be responsible for any damage to the venue occured.
- Please be on time for the registration (within 9:45 a.m.) as the will be a substantial number of artist to register in the morning of the show day. Booth set up has to be finished before the event starts (at 10:00 a.m.).
- Please wear your Artist or Exhibitor badge and keep your wristband on at all times during the event. Entry staff at the hall entrance will primarily check for wristbands. Artists will not be allowed to enter the hall with only a badge and no wristband.
- Wristbands for Artists and Exhibitors are exclusively for booth participants. It is strictly prohibited to distribute or resell them to non-booth members. If any violation is found, future booth participation rights will be revoked.
- The size of the merchandise and decors must be within the size of the booth the artist owns. Do not exceed neighboring booths, aisles and common areas.
- Artists and exhibitors must keep all items within their designated booth space. Expanding the booth area, placing chairs, shelves, or clothing racks in a way that blocks the entry/exit space between booths is strictly prohibited. Do not place boxes or product trays on the floor in front of or beside your booth. For corner booths, chairs, shelves, and clothing racks must not extend beyond the designated booth space. Clothing racks are permitted at the back of the booth, as long as they do not encroach on the space behind an adjacent booth. Artists and exhibitors must comply if staff request the removal of any items exceeding the booth’s space.
- Booth equipment and structures must be durable and stable. Booth owner is fully responsible for any damage occurred to the venue or the participants.
- Artists may not reveal or display any merchandise with nudity or cruel illustration.
- Do not write, use adhesives, nail or do anything that damages tables, chairs, event equipment and the venue.
- All activities must be conducted within your own booth space only. It is not permitted to distribute flyers, product samples, business cards, or any other materials outside of your booth.
- It is strictly prohibited to place products or belongings beyond your booth space, including into neighboring booths, walkways, or other common areas. Additionally, live drawing services must not involve setting up chairs for customers in front of the booth.
- For booths located along walls, the space behind the booth is reserved as an emergency exit route. It is strictly prohibited to place equipment, boxes, stock, or any items that could obstruct this pathway.
- Please refrain from using shopping carts from department stores or shops within the shopping mall. A fine may be imposed according to the mall’s policies.
- Please apply for the number of booths suitable for the number of your booth members and the quantity of your products.
- Only ONE chair with be given for one half table and artists are not allowed to use any extra chair of the venue. Please bring your own folding chair (limited to 1 chair per one half table) if neccessary.
- During the show day, there might be a lot of attendants. Please be careful and help monitor the safety of the neighboring booths. If a suspicious person or suspicious behavior is found, please notify the nearest staff or security guard immediately.
- Please keep the table and the area clean and litter your trash at the spot provided by the staffs.
- The organizer reserves the right to dismiss artists who violate the rules from the event without being responsible for the booth rental fee that the artist has paid and will not be responsible for any damage caused by the artist in any case. Violating the rules will affect the consideration of the next artist’s application.
- The right to exhibit in the convention is exclusive to the booth owner only. It is strongly forbidden to pass the right and/or resell the booth to the third party without permission from the organizers. Any violation may result in rejection of the next application of both original and new booth owner.
- The staff desk will be located in front of the hall entrance. (the same location as the box office) There will be staffs patrolling around the venue at all time. Our staffs are always ready to assist.
Cutout Image
Cutout image is an illustration that represents the artist and will compiled into an album and uploaded onto the Illust Fusion fan page. It is used to inform prospected buyers which artists will be joining the convention, as well as the booth number and location
Instruction
- Draw or create an illustration of your circle as detailed below.
- Write the name of the booth or include the booth’s logo clearly.
- Image size 700×700 pixels.
- Color or B/W illustraton are both acceptable
- Logo or booth name is included and clear
- No nudity or swear word is allowed
- The illustration must be made by yourself. Do not use any image of the others that you do not have right to use to make your own cutout image.
- There are no templates to download. The sidebar and booth number will be filled in by our staffs.
- Save it as a .JPG file by and name it IFEXPO25CUTOUT-Your Booth Name.jpg
- Attach the cutout file within the application form. Please check the correctness before submitting because you will not be able to make changes to the cutout image file in any case once the file has been sent.
FAQ
Can fan art products from various fandom (Doujin products) be sold at the event?
Yes. Any type and style of art is permitted to sell in our event. There were many cartoonists who came to attend as well. But because the targets of the event are interested in general art and may not into the cartoon genre. Therefore, we recommend that artists also sell other products or do live drawing commission as a main product and sell cartoon products as a sub will more match with the target group.
Must list of products, quantity and booth members be exactly as I filled in the application form?
No. If you are still unsure, you can fill in an approximate amount. The team only needs this information to know the style of your product and arrange the appropriate booth layout. You can add, reduce the list of your products and member yourself later. If you are unsure if the new product is against the rules of the event please feel free to consult with the staff first.
Can I apply for general artist booth on both days?
Yes, you can apply for one or both days at your choice.
What documents are required for registration?
Approximately 1-2 weeks before the event, you will receive a registration confirmation via email. Please show the QR Code in the email to the staff on the registration desk on the show day. This QR Code can be sent to your fellow booth members without having to be the owner of the booth. However, it can only be used to register according to the number of quotas specified for each booth.
As a Exhibitor booth, do I need to bring all of the belongings back on the first day and set up all over again in the next day?
Exhibitor booth do not need to collect their belongings. After the mall is closed, the hall will be locked and monitored by security guards 24 hours. Please take your valuables such as computers, money boxes and high value goods back with you. For Foyer exhibitors, please bring your own mat to cover your booth.
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Event Schedule
| Aapply for booth | 31 March – 20 April 2025 |
| Reserved applicant announcement | 2 May 2025 |
| Booth rental fee payment | 2 – 11 May 2025 |
| Booth and floorplan announcement | 30 May 2025 |
| Menu image submission | 30 May – 23 June 2025 |
| Illust Fusion EXPO 2024 | 28 – 29 June 2025 Registration 8.30 am – 9.45 am Activities 10.00 am – 20.00 pm |
Refund Policy
- If the applicant cancels the booth before the booth layout is announced, they will receive a 50% refund of the service fee paid. The applicant is responsible for any bank fees related to the refund transaction.
- We will not refund under any circumstances once the booth number has been announced.
- Please note that within the same zone and booth category, the booth positions for all participants will be assigned randomly and fairly. Applicants cannot cancel or request a refund if they are dissatisfied with their booth position. Additionally, applicants cannot choose their booth position, except in cases of health-related necessities.
- In cases where the applicant is entitled to a refund, such as cancellation within the refund period, natural disasters, pandemics, terrorism, or unforeseen events that prevent the event from taking place, or any failure on the part of the event organizers that prevents the applicant from participating through no fault of their own, we will issue a refund up to the amount artist has already paid.