Adelaide Artcade

Artist Alley & Creator's Market

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Thank you to everyone who attended Adelaide Artcade 2024!
Adelaide Artcade and Big Cheese are looking to continue improving their events in future so your feedback would be greatly appreciated.Please click the button below to fill out the 2024 Adelaide Artcade + Big Cheese 5 event survey.

Proudly brought to you by Big Cheese Grassroots Gaming
Sponsored by AVCon and Shin Tokyo

About Adelaide Artcade

Adelaide Artcade is an artist alley and creator's market focussed on supporting the growing number of talented creatives in the South Australian games community and beyond.Adelaide Artcade is organised as a part of Big Cheese Grassroots Gaming's annual Big Cheese major - one of the largest community fighting games events in South Australia. Big Cheese usually runs in October.

This year Big Cheese 5 was held at the St Clair Recreation Centre in Woodville South (109 Woodville Rd, Woodville South SA 5011) on October 11th-13th with Adelaide Artcade running on Saturday October 12th and Sunday October 13th 11AM-5pm.While Adelaide Artcade has an emphasis on video games, especially fighting games, we welcome artists and creators with works from a variety of themes, genres, and backgrounds. Apply today!Got any questions, concerns, or feedback? Get in touch!

About Cade

Click on the button below to be directed to the about page of Adelaide Artcade's mascot, Cade!

Adelaide Artcade acknowledges and respects the Traditional Owners, the Kaurna people, on whose land we meet, play, and work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and extend our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from all nations of this land.

Adelaide Artcade Sponsors

Big Cheese Grassroots Gaming

Organisers of the Big Cheese major and hosts Adelaide Artcade.
Regularly hosts events for the fighting games community in South Australia.

AVCon

AVCon is an annual Anime & Video Games Festival held in Adelaide. AVCon celebrates the world of anime, gaming, cosplay, pop culture, art and more in one big community-based event for all ages.

Shin Tokyo

The best Anime, Manga and Video Games. The coolest Merchandise and Collectables.
Rundle Mall Plaza, Rundle Mall Plaza, Rundle Mall, Adelaide, South Australia 5000

Friends of Adelaide Artcade

Tokyo Alley

Tokyo Alley is Western Australia’s longest running, active anime convention and artist market! As a non-profit organisation, we’re on a mission to create opportunities for local artists and fans! For all things anime, gaming, and Japanese culture, join us for an exciting weekend of activities, entertainment, and more!

Adelaide Comic and Toy Fair

At The Adelaide Comic and Toy fair we are far from strictly a comics and toys fair; there's also a showcase of video games, LEGO, books, movies, TV, and more! Plus there are comic artists/creators and specialty clubs too.Whether you’re a fan, collector, or just curious, come on out - we’ve got something for everyone!

SMASH!

SMASH! Sydney Manga and Anime Show is a Japanese pop culture convention that is devoted to artists, creators and fans alike. A driving force in Australia’s anime and manga community that attracts thousands of visitors every year, SMASH! has something for everyone. With high calibre guests, exciting activities such as cosplay, panels, games, and an extensive Vendors and Artist Market, SMASH! gives fans the chance to enjoy unique experiences and celebrate their fandom in a social environment.

About Cade

Cade - he/she/they - artist+gamer

Cade is an avid enjoyer of all things art, retro, and videogames! They're particularly fond of fighting games and games that were probably made before he was born...
A creative at heart, Cade dabbles in a little bit of everything in art from traditional media, animation, crafts, and so on. You'll often find her and her work at artist alleys.

Cade FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q: Who made Cade?
A: Jamm designed and illustrated Cade for Adelaide Artcade. Cade is one of their OC's (original characters) - Adelaide Artcade has permission to use Cade's image and likeness for Adelaide Artcade.Q: Can I draw Cade?
A: Yes! Adelaide Artcade encourages anyone interested to draw Cade! We simply ask you keep things safe for work and tasteful to respect Jamm's wishes.
Don't forget to tag us on socials or use the hashtag #AdelaideArtcade so we can share your work!Q: Can I make a sticker/print/poster/keychain/merch/etc. of Cade?
A: No, unfortunately you cannot make stickers/prints/posters/keychains/merch/etc. of Cade even if it's free, at-cost, or at profit. Cade is still Jamm's OC, and only Adelaide Artcade has permission to use Cade's image and likeness for promotional and commercial purposes.
As Cade is an original character of Jamm's, we ask you respect their wishes and not make merch and/or profit off of Cade's image.Q: Why does Jamm have Cade merch if making Cade merch is not allowed?
A: Cade is Jamm's original character and so they are free to do so. Proceeds from Jamm selling his own Cade merch go directly into funding future Adelaide Artcade events.The Artcade Team asks for your understanding and respect our and Jamm's wishes. Thank you.Q: My question isn't here/I would like to contact someone about my question.
A: Please send us an email at hello@adelaideartcade.org.

Get Involved

Applications are CLOSED!

Stallholder applications for Adelaide Artcade are currently closed. Successful applicants will be emailed in August.
Keep an eye on this page and our socials for updates on our 2024 events.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and Code of Conduct

Q: What is Adelaide Artcade?
A: Adelaide Artcade is the Big Cheese's artist alley and creator's market. Adelaide Artcade is focussed on supporting the growing number of talented creatives in the South Australian games community and beyond. Artcade is organised by volunteers with support from Big Cheese Grassroots Gaming.Q: What is the Big Cheese?
A: Big Cheese is an annual fighting games major and is the largest fighting games event in South Australia. The Big Cheese is organised by Big Cheese Grassroots Gaming.
You can check out the Big Cheese 5 Start.gg page here.Q: Where is the event held?
A: Adelaide Artcade and Big Cheese is held at the St Clair Recreation Centre in Woodville South.
St Clair Recreation Centre - YMCA
109 Woodville Rd, Woodville South SA 5011Q: When will the event be held?
A: Big Cheese 5 will run from Friday October 11 to Sunday October 13 with Adelaide Artcade being open to the public on Saturday October 12 to Sunday October 13 11AM-5PM.

Q: Can I compete in tournaments at the Big Cheese?
A: You must purchase the appropriate competitor pass for any tournament at Big Cheese that you would like to participate in.
Adelaide Artcade passes do not grant you a competitor pass but you are free to spectate and browse other events at Big Cheese.
Check out the Big Cheese 5 Start.gg page for more details.Q: Can I cosplay?
A: Cosplaying is more than welcome! Feel free to post and use the hashtags #BigCheese5 and #AdelaideArtcade or tag @AdelaideArtcade on Instagram/Twitter/Facebook on photos of your cosplay from the Big Cheese and Artcade.Just please be mindful of the space you share with other attendees and exhibitors, and that the Big Cheese and Artcade is a family-friendly event.Attendees/exhibitors with large/cumbersome props may be asked to remove them from the venue at the discretion of event organisers.
No real weapons are to be brought into the venue - including but not limited to real blades (sharp or dull), real weaponry/arms, live ammunition, projectiles, etc. Event organisers may ask attendees to remove props from the venue at their discretion. If you are unsure about your prop please email us at hello@adelaideartcade.org. Thank you for your understanding.Cosplay is NOT consent!
Please be respectful of others and their personal space. Do not hassle other attendees/stallholders/competitors for photos/videos if they do not wish to be photographed/filmed.
Harassment will not be tolerated at this event.

Q: How much do exhibitor/attendee passes cost for Adelaide Artcade?
A: $5 - one day early bird online via Eventbrite
$10 - weekend early bird online via Eventbrite
$10 - one day (in-person on the day)
$20 - weekend (in-person on the day)
Kids 12 and under free (must be supervised with a parent/guardian)
Carers with a companion card freeFor stallholders/exhibitors:
Full Table: $80 (for Solo and Group applicants)
Half Table: $40 (for Solo applicants only)
Double Table: $160 (for Group applicants only)Adelaide Artcade stallholders will be supplied:
- 1x 6ft (1.8m) trestle table - the entire table for Full Table applicants or half the table shared with another randomly assigned stallholder for Half Table applicants. 2x 6ft (1.8m) trestle tables for Double Table applicants.- 1x 1.2m wide x 1.8m tall partition wall for hanging artwork - the wall is to be shared by Half Table applicants. Double Table applicants receive 2x 1.2m wide x 1.8m tall partition walls.- 2x chairs (1 for Half Table, 4 for Double Table).- 2x exhibitor passes (1 for Half Table, 4 for Double Table).Additional chairs, passes, and other accommodations can be requested and may incur additional fees.At this point in time we cannot provide stallholders with electrical power (please contact us if you must have power at your table).Please note that due to the allocations of tables and venue layout (subject to change) the back side of your partition wall may be shared with a stallholder directly behind you so please be mindful on how you hang and display any works/shop displays/products on the partition wall - please email us at hello@adelaideartcade.org if you have any concerns.Adelaide Artcade does not provide tablecloths or drop cloths (to cover your displays when Adelaide Artcade is closed) so if you would like a tablecloth/drop cloth it is BYO.Q: What is the opening hours?
A: Below are the trading times for Adelaide Artcade 2024.
Day 1 - October 12, Saturday: 11AM - 5PM
Day 2 - October 13, Sunday: 11AM - 5PM

Adelaide Artcade will not tolerate harassment from any exhibitors, attendees, Big Cheese competitors, etc.Exhibitors are not to spruik products/services or hassle customers unnecessarily.Customers are not to ask for discounts or haggle prices from artists and creators.If you are made uncomfortable or harassed by someone at Big Cheese + Adelaide Artcade, please alert Big Cheese or Artcade staff or security immediately so that appropriate action can be taken to address any issues.
Offenders will be warned or removed from the event.Offensive, hateful, explicit, and other such products deemed inappropriate are not to be sold, displayed, and/or advertised at Big Cheese + Adelaide Artcade. Stallholders with such products will be asked to remove any offending materials or asked to leave the event.
Big Cheese + Adelaide Artcade is a family-friendly event.Adelaide Artcade, Big Cheese Grassroots Gaming, and the venue is not liable for any losses/damage/ incurred.Adelaide Artcade stallholders must be able to provide their own Public Liability Insurance Certificate of Currency upon request - failure to do so may result in blacklisting from Adelaide Artcade events.

Q: How do I apply as an artist alley/creator's market exhibitor?
A: Fill out an Application Form here.Q: Who can apply?
A: While Adelaide Artcade is a part of the Big Cheese event which focusses on video games, particularly fighting games and the fighting games community, we welcome all artists and creators from all genres, themes, styles, and backgrounds.
We also highly encourage new and beginner artists and creators to apply as Adelaide Artcade would like to support emerging talent!Please note that you must be over the age of 18 to apply or have a parent/legal guardian fill out the Application Form on your behalf if you are under the age of 18 - artists/creators under the age of 18 must also be accompanied by an adult at all times when tabling at Adelaide Artcade.Q: How much will it cost to exhibit?
A: For stallholders/exhibitors:
For stallholders/exhibitors:
Full Table: $80 (for Solo and Group applicants)
Half Table: $40 (for Solo applicants only)
Double Table: $160 (for Group applicants only)Adelaide Artcade stallholders will be supplied:
- 1x 6ft (1.8m) trestle table - the entire table for Full Table applicants or half the table shared with another randomly assigned stallholder for Half Table applicants. 2x 6ft (1.8m) trestle tables for Double Table applicants.- 1x 1.2m wide x 1.8m tall partition wall for hanging artwork - the wall is to be shared by Half Table applicants. Double Table applicants receive 2x 1.2m wide x 1.8m tall partition walls.- 2x chairs (1 for Half Table, 4 for Double Table).- 2x exhibitor passes (1 for Half Table, 4 for Double Table).Additional chairs, passes, and other accommodations can be requested and may incur additional fees.At this point in time we cannot provide stallholders with electrical power (please contact us if you must have power at your table).Adelaide Artcade does not provide tablecloths or drop cloths (to cover your displays when Adelaide Artcade is closed) so if you would like a tablecloth/drop cloth it is BYO.Q: I'm not based in South Australia, can I still apply?
A: As long as you can travel to Adelaide on the dates for the event, you are welcome to apply and exhibit!Q: I've never tabled before, where do I even start?
A: There's no real "correct answer" to this question, and everyone will have different goals in mind when it comes to tabling at artist alleys and creator's markets.
Though a good start would be this artist alley quick-start guide created by Hawberries (linked with permission).
Just keep in mind that this guide was last updated in 2017 so there's some outdated information such as card/'Square' readers not being much of a "necessity" as many transactions in artist and creator markets today are done by card, or pricing in the guide reflects pre-2020 prices - but much of the advice is still very relevant for anyone looking to start out tabling!Q: Can I sell works made by others?
A: Artcade will not tolerate art theft, bootlegs, knock-offs, and other such products that you have not created yourself or with collaborators (with permission). Additionally, Artcade will not tolerate works that have been traced or plagiarised from other artists/sources/official art/etc.
If a stallholder is in violation of this they will be warned or removed from the event.Q: Can I sell, display, or promote works created by AI generative technologies?
A: Adelaide Artcade will not accept works that you have not created yourself or with collaborators - this includes works made with AI generative technologies. If a stallholder is in violation of this they will be warned or removed from the event.Q: Can I sell, display, or promote any NFTs, cryptocurrency, and other related cryptocurrency products and/or advertisements?
A: Exhibitors are not allowed to sell, display, or promote any NFTs, cryptocurrency, and other related cryptocurrency products and/or advertisements. If a stallholder is in violation of this they will be warned or removed from the event.

Q: Do you take cash/card?
A: Individual artists and creators will have their own means of taking payment but we recommend you bring cash just in case. At this current point in time an ATM machine will not be available at the event.
Armada Arndale and St Clair Village are shopping centres that are a 5-10 minute drive from St Clair Recreation Centre with ATM's and stores that offer cash-out.Q: Is there food/catering at the event?
A: There are no food vendors at the Big Cheese or Adelaide Artcade, however the St Clair Recreation Centre has a cafe where you can purchase food and drinks. Please refer to their website for more details.
Additionally a bar will be open with drinks for purchase (18+ with ID required). There are also free drinking water facilities at the St Clair Recreation Centre.Q: My question isn't here/I would like to contact someone about my question.
A: Please send us an email at hello@adelaideartcade.org.

Contact

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hello@adelaideartcade.orgAdelaide, South Australia

Please note Artcade is not responsible for the games run at Big Cheese. For all enquiries about Big Cheese games please contact Big Cheese Grassroots Gaming.

Tickets

Click the button above to be redirected to our Eventbrite page where you can purchase tickets - book online and save!

$5 - one day early bird (online through Eventbrite)
$10 - weekend early bird (online through Eventbrite)$10 - one day (in-person on the day)
$20 - weekend (in-person on the day)Kids 12 and under - free (must be supervised with a parent/guardian)
Carers - free entry with proof of companion card

Want to compete at Big Cheese 5? Click the button below to be redirected to the Start.gg page!

On the day Activities

Click the button above to check out the Activities page for things you can do at Big Cheese & Adelaide Artcade.

Artist Alley & Creator's Market

With over 100 artists and creators from South Australia and interstate participating, be sure to check out all their art and wares!
Click on the button below to check out the exhibiting artists and creators!

Community Events

WoL Community Sticker Swap

Come participate in the Adelaide Artcade WoL Community Sticker Swap event where you can trade stickers of your WoL with other players of the critically acclaimed MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV with an expanded free trial which you can play through the entirety of A Realm Reborn and the award-winning Heavensward, and thrilling Stormblood expansions up to level 70 for free with no restrictions on playtime.How to participate:
1. Draw or commission art of your WoL.
2. Make/order stickers of the art.
3. Trade with other players at Adelaide Artcade on October 12-13! Optional: Add your details over at the WoL Sticker Swap Directory here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dgfwxLaDUnChy-VG_2XmzwsLr9EYokEr3CjC-1Mac38/edit?usp=sharing

OC Trading Cards

Got an Original Character (OC) that you've been wanting to share with the world?
Come join the OC trading cards event run by alliens.net/!
More info at occards.neocities.orgHow to participate:
1. Draw or commission art of your OC.
2. Make/order cards of the art.
3. Trade with other participants at Adelaide Artcade on October 12-13! Optional: Add your details and find other participants through the directory here: https://occards.neocities.org/cons#adelaide

Community Art Panel

Hosted by Shae and Eddie from the Squish Squash Illustration & Animation Community. They will be chatting about iconic fighting game character designs, what makes them so successful, and the opinions of the internet. 😎🎮💖
Don't miss it! Saturday October 12 5pm-6pm on the Side Stage.

Just Dance Tournament

Show off your moves on Saturday night at the Just Dance Tournament!
No prior experience required, and registration is free! Starts Saturday October 12 at 7pm.

Rhythm Games & Console Free Play

A variety of games, consoles, and arcade cabinets will be available for attendees to try out and play at the Big Cheese 5.Please note some games may require the purchase of either a Competitor Pass or Side Game Pass. Check out the Big Cheese 5 Start.gg page for more info.

Fighting Game & Community Tournaments

Various tournaments are run at Big Cheese 5, including titles such as:
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Switch)
- Super Smash Bros. Melee (GameCube)
- Splatoon 3 (Switch)
- Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike (PS4/PC/X360/CPS3)
- Guilty Gear: Strive (PS4/PC)
- Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising (PS4)
- Mortal Kombat X (PS4)
- Fate/Unlimited Codes (PS2)
- Tekken Tag Tournament 2 (PS3)
- Blazblue Central Fiction (PS4)
- Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme VS. Maxiboost On (PS4)
- Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 (PC)Entry to these tournaments require either a Competitor Pass or Side Game Pass. Check out the BC5 start.gg page for more info.

Cosplay

Cosplay is encouraged at Adelaide Artcade! Download the transparent frame below to let others know of your cosplans!

... and so much more!

Feel free to download the image above to print or share around on social media and spread the word on Adelaide Artcade!

Looking for maps?

Click the button below to be directed to the Venue Map page that also includes the Adelaide Artcade Directory.

2024 Venue Map

Feel free to download the Venue Maps below.

Directory with artist & creator website/social media links to be added soon!

2024 Fandom Artist & Creator List

Looking for your favourite popular series or on the hunt for something a little more niche?
With the help of our wonderful artists and creators we've put together a fandom spreadsheet for Adelaide Artcade 2024!
#AdelaideArtcadeScan the QR code below or click the link here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OwgcQuq-0H7TJlXd6luXMmft1u7d_xOXLA6ODhuHvCU/edit?usp=sharing

Looking for previous event directories?

You can find the Venue Map and Directories of previous years below.

2023 Venue Map

Feel free to download the Venue Map below.

Artist & Creator Directory
2023