FLATSTOCK 98
An exhibition of contemporary poster art, presented by The Poster Institute in conjunction with the Reeperbahn Festival and supported by Feinkunst Krüger.
Flatstock is an outdoor event located at the "Reeperbahn Festival Village" on the Heiligengeistfeld, next to the "St. Pauli" subway station and showcases handmade, limited-edition posters from artists around the globe. The show features an incredible range of visual styles, techniques and colors for sale by the talented artists who created them.
Who should apply?
Individual artists, studios and collectives. Flatststock strives to connect artists directly to their fans, collectors and clients. For that reason, we do not allow dealers, representatives or other third party entities.
Representing the cultural diversity of our society is important to us and therefore we welcome all applications - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity.
What can be sold?
Historically, Flatstock was dedicated to gig posters, our beloved hybrid of fine arts and merchandise. This year we are expanding to allow a larger spectrum of poster art including, but not limited to, film, politics, comedy, theatre, tourism, fine art and more.The focus of each booth should be poster art. While other studio related items like books, t-shirts and decals are permitted, they should not compete or overshadow poster work.
Other Requirements:
All work must be official in some capacity (i.e.; in the case of gig posters - contracted by the band, the promoter or the venue). Works based on unlicensed intellectual property work and fan art are strictly forbidden. All work should be limited edition (typically edition up to 200) and priority will be given to artists that use traditional techniques like screenprinting, letterpress, block printing and other means that involve the "hand of the artist." Images resulting from AI prompts are strictly forbidden.
Fees:
The booth fee for a sturdy 3x3 m tent (single) with wooden floors (Pagoda style), solid steel grids to hang your posters, a table, two chairs and proper lighting will be 350 EUR, 700 EUR for a double booth. We will have a newbie discount for first time participants.
Flatstock participants have to be members of "The Poster Institute", the non-profit that created and organizes Flatstock since 2002. The annual fee is 50 USD. The fee will also give you access to the other annual Flatstocks, taking place in Austin, Chicago, Seattle, San Francisco, Mexico City and more!
Accomodation:
We secured a few double guest rooms at the Fux gG building in a neighbourhood called Altona, which is a 30 min. walk by foot away from Flatstock.
Nice rooms with communal bathrooms.
Price would be 45 EUR per night per person.
Please use the comment section in the registration form lo let us know, if you are interested in booking these rooms/share a room.
If you've got questions to ask, send me an email at torsten@americanposterinstitute.org
Torsten Jahnke / PI
