MARKET HALL
PCAF’s dedicated comics Market Hall is home to creators from all corners of the wide world comics.
2025 market hall applications closing in...
For any inquires about the PCAF Market Hall, please get in touch with markethall@pcaf.org.au
Market Hall F.A.Q.
Below are answers to some frequently asked questions about the PCAF Market Hall.
For a more in-depth walkthrough of applying for the Market Hall, check out our application guide!
Who exhibits at the PCAF Market Hall?
The PCAF Market Hall is a celebration of comics and the creators who make them. The comics on display at the Market Hall range from trade print runs to DIY at home printed works, and we’re open to all different genres of comics as well as creators of all stages, be they hobbyists, students, or professional comic makers.
Our key requirement is that comics be the focus of all Market Hall tables.
While exhibitors are permitted to sell other items such as prints and stickers, if you work is more focused on illustration, fanart, and merchandise, the Market Hall may not be an appropriate event for you, and we recommend checking out our friends at Tokyo Alley Perth who run events with Artist Alleys of a broader scope.
How are Market Hall applications assessed?
Here are a few things to keep in mind when applying for the PCAF Market Hall that will help strengthen your application.
- Make comic examples easy to view : Whether it’s a portfolio website, google drive / dropbox file, or social media, make sure it’s easy for us to see your comics quickly. While websites and social media can be helpful for us get to know you as a creator more generally, if we need to do a lot of scrolling and digging to see your comics, we recommend that you also share a clear selection of comics for easy viewing.
- Check links / double check viewing permissions : When sharing links to google drive / dropbox files in particular, make sure you set access to the files as “anyone with link” or “public”. It can be useful to send a your links to a friend or open them in an incognito window to double check that they are working.
- Show comic pages / interiors : A common mistake is applicants only sharing the covers of their comics / single illustration splash pages. Make sure you show us examples of your comic pages, the more the merrier!
- Prioritise comics : We understand that some people have existing portfolios for general use, but if yours is heavy on standalone illustrations, merchandise, and non-comic zines we recommend curating more comics specific portfolio for your application.
- Let us know what you’re planning for this PCAF : If you’re making new comics for this PCAF, we want to hear about them! Even if you only have drafts / works-in-progress we encourage you to include them in your application.
- Tell us more about you / show us your table setups : These aren’t requirements, but then can help us get to know you better!
Due to the volume of applications, it is essential that you read all application instructions thoroughly as we are unable to follow up for any clarification or further information, and errors may result in your application being unsuccessful.
Are there any tips for applying?
The PCAF Market Hall is a curates its exhibitors, which means that not everyone who applies is able to secure a table. Some qualities that can help make an application successful are :
- Creators whose primary focus is comics.
- Quantity of comic work in application.
- Quality of comic work in application.
- New comics that haven’t been seen at PCAF before.
It is important to note that the only information considered during curation is what is provided in the application.
This means that you must ensure you complete your application thoroughly and follow the instructions, even if you have exhibited at PCAF before, your work is well-known, or have met any members of the PCAF team before.
I have a comic that isn’t finished yet, can I still apply for the Market Hall?
Yes you can!
While applications with finished comic examples are more likely to be successful, you are not required to have your comic completed at the time of application. Similarly, if you already have existing comics but are making something new for PCAF, feel free to include works-in-progress as part of your application (we love to see what everyone is making!)
If you are making your first comic for PCAF, we recommend that you also provide examples of your finished art along with your draft pages.
Why is the PCAF Market Hall mostly half tables?
When visiting the PCAF Market Hall you may notice that the vast majority of exhibitors are allocated a half table, which is a bit different from some other artist alley / market events.
Because PCAF is a dedicated comics event, our exhibitors should prioritise comics, ensuring they make up the majority of their stock.
While half tables might mean exhibitors are not able to display as much non-comic stock as they may do otherwise at other events, it helps the Market Hall host as many different makers as possible.
Can work created with AI or promoting NFTs be exhibited at PCAF?
The exhibition of work created with generative AI at any stage of the creative process, as well at the promotion of NFTs are not permitted at the PCAF Market Hall.
We encourage you to read our AI Statement to find out more about PCAF’s stance on generative AI.
I missed the application window, can I apply late?
Unfortunately we are unable to accept late applications.
Market Hall applications typically open in January and are announced across out social media and newsletter each year.
If you are having trouble with your application, get in contact with the Market Hall team at markethall@pcaf.org.au
What happens I don't get accepted into this year's Market Hall?
If your application is unsuccessful we encourage you to continue working on your comics and reapply in the future.
Sometimes we are unable to accept applications due to capacity availability. Applications that are unsuccessful can opt to be placed on the waitlist, and in the event of another exhibitor withdrawing the Market Hall team may contact waitlisted applicants to fill the allocation.