NXNE is trying to establish a poster show up here in Toronto. We don't think that's a terrible thing in the least. Music + posters and visual art have a long history and why not emphasize that at a music festival & conference?
The $80 registration fee goes to pay for the physical setup of the booth/table. Unfortunately, these things do not come for free. And we've been trying to locate sponsors to help offset these costs. That's why we mention on the sign-up form that we're not going to charge anyone anything until we know the absolute lowest cost we can do the setup for. NXNE isn't earning a single dime for anything related to the artists exhibiting/selling their work.
As for electricity, as per the registration form, "If you need some very basic power, let us know. But if you’re planning on bringing computers and heaps of stuff, you’ll have to pay the bucks for it."
As for "volunteering to help out with other stuff for free?", were you referring to the fact that we're letting people know that we've got extra options available to promote you and your work to thousands of people at zero cost to you? We just approach that as an excellent way to promote the entire poster show idea and artist's talent in Toronto.
A reminder though - if you plan on participating, please note that the deadline to have your work and contact info in the official directory bible is the end of this week. You can still sign up after that, but we'd love to include everyone in the directory with their work! pm us here or email posters[at]nxne.com!
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