Artist & Vendor Hall
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Heritage Hall
Heritage Hall
Dates and Times:
Friday: 1 PM-8 PM
Saturday: 10 AM-7 PM
Vendor Hall Map:
Vendor Hall Map:
2026 Vendor List:
2026 Vendor List:
Note: You can click/tap on their names to visit their websites (if available)
- FreshKiwi
FreshKiwi is a Chicago based artist with a technique of using bold lines and color to bring out illustrations of video game favorites! You can find his illustrations in the form of prints, stickers, and keychains
WishingOwls is a whimsical Chicago born and Chicagoland based artist specializing in fighting game and fantasy illustrations. Her products range from prints, stickers, and acrylic charms to silly handmade trinkets based on the games you love!
Designs created by an independent artist that includes various fandoms such as Twisted Wonderland, Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail, Vocaloid, and More!
Welcome to Orvi’s Doodles and Kevin’s Art & Games! We're two hobby artists from the U of I bringing a mix of art, mostly from anime and games.
Orvi's Doodles: fan merch of various gacha games (Fate/Grand Order, Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail, Limbus Company, Arknights) and Vocaloid; includes stickers, keychains, prints, handmade plushies, custom stickers, and commissions.
Kevin's Art & Games: poster and postcard prints, some 3D printed goodies, original board game. Commissions are also available.
Artist and Cosplayer, Jillycat is selling various fan-made merchandise for those less-seen, more niche interests!
I create vibrant anime, gaming, and VTuber-inspired illustrations with expressive characters and bold, stylish compositions. My booth features T-shirts, LED keycap fidget charms, wall scrolls, acrylic charms, prints, and commissions—highlighting VTubers, popular anime, and games like Smash Bros, Zenless Zone Zero, and Uma Musume, Hollow Knight.
- m00n mel0n
m00n mel0n is a Chicago based artist looking to bring their universe to others. They create products inspired by varying media such as manga & anime like One Piece and SGT Frog, video game series like the Persona and Hoyoverse franchises, memes, tv/movies, K/Jpop, Vtubers, and their own life experiences. They want to bring their love and joy for fandoms (as well as frogs, worms, and shrimps) wherever they go, and love to make connections with fellow fans and enthusiasts through their works. Stop by their booth to check out their illustrated and crochet wares!
MichWu Creations is full of small joys and loud personalty. I design cheeky characters and playful accessories from my tiny room. You will find stickers, keychains, bags, and more in my shop. All things cute!
Studio Kwoh is an Asian American owned art business based in Chicago that showcases cute prints, stickers, enamel pins, stationery, and more! Inspiration is drawn from childhood memories of my favorite kawaii characters and food.
Visit my fish stall for cute stickers, prints, keychains and accessories!
P.S. if you bring me a fish i’ll trade you a doodle :)
I’m My-Lien and I love all things cute! ♡‧₊˚✧˖
After starting my own small stationery shop in 2022 and going full-time in 2025, I'm pouring my heart into creating sweetly handmade products in my home studio. You can find me on Etsy or my monthly sticker club on Kofi! ♡ฅ^•ﻌ•^ฅ
A little fish themed sticker shop.
Hoshiiru is a small business dedicated to creating products that connect people from various game and show fandoms! If you see something you like, don't be afraid to come say hi!
Hoshiiru is a small business dedicated to creating products that connect people from various game and show fandoms! If you see something you like, don't be afraid to come say hi!
- Poo's Taro Booth
We will provide Tarot card readings while dressed up in ACGN characters that are taro readers (thinking of Black Swan from Starrail or Sultan's Game's characters, not yet settled).
The Archon Experiment is a sci-fi adventure transmedia franchise adapting a high-octane story into a comic, video game, and animated series.
We are a portable stuffed animal business.
- Lego's Corner
A small art & goods business dedicated to our dear cat Legolas.
- Pim Thai
My brand is selling many different products from Thailand, including elephant pants, clothing, food, bags, crochet items, keychains, and more.
- Aqourium
A vast collection of creatures in all shapes and sizes!
Coco Calico is all about finding joy in the little things and the fun hidden in everyday life. I design and create cute illustrations, stickers, and keychains inspired by inspired by my Calico Cat.
Nekodoodle is a queer owned business that creates inclusive anime, cartoon, and D&D inspired merchandise. We sell a wide range of products including stickers/sticker books, stationary, buttons, charms, art prints, and more!
hello i am lani (@sopeoo) ^_^ i started vending in 2022, my shop focuses on 2010s nostalgia, anime, video games, jewelry, and more! a true haven for all the trinket lovers out there <3 hope u enjoy!
Hello! my name is Dakota :) my goal is to share my love for art, anime, and video games with others by creating art myself for others to collect and cherish!
I make handmade jewelry and crafts. Every time I have a feeling, I make more stuff, and I have a lot of feelings. You can find necklaces, bracelets, bookmarks, pins, hair accessories and more at my booth! You might even find a little surprise, like a bedazzled bone or bespoke charm!
I draw my favorite fictional friend groups!
I'm a central IL based crafter specializing in resin and paper jewelry. I aim to create fun and whimsical pieces inspired by fandom, travel and language, LGBTQ+ pride, and whatever other nerdy thing I'm obsessed with at the moment.
Pineberry Paper is your go-to destination for whimsical stationery goods and cute gifts!
Kailee is an artist and illustrator with a passion for color and fun. At her booth, you'll find prints, stickers, charms and keychains all dedicated to her favorite anime cartoons and games.
stationery and gacha game enthusiast!
Teacup is an artist based in Illinois, and a UIUC Alumni! She focuses on making stickers, prints, plushies, and stationary! Her favorite part about vending is seeing people’s happy faces, and hopes that her art brings joy everywhere she goes.
Our goal is to share small moments of happiness and humor through a common love for pets and animals; communicated through a chibi/kawaii art style with reference to pop culture. Though we offer art and accessories in a variety of forms (stickers, keychains, prints); our primary focus is wood and mixed media decor
I make pieces that provide comfort! Whether it be made for aesthetic or silly animals that bring nostalgia, I aim to resonate with anyone. My subjects focus on cute animals, floral design, food, fantasy, and some fan art that are on stickers, bookmarks, prints, button-pins, keychains, and magnets.
I specialize in producing high-quality stickers, prints, keychains, pins, and buttons that celebrate the diverse and captivating worlds of anime and pop culture.
Kawaiixhawaii is small business run by a queer person of color. We specialize in anime-inspired art with a Y2K twist! We have a wide selection of products varying from sustainably made apparel, prints, stickers and more!
Aerimeru is a combination of two artists, aeri and meru! we like to play and draw
Artificer is a cute shop run by Arti, who combines her love for art and nature in her works! She makes art and trinkets based on pop culture and her own webcomic, Vona!
Digital illustrator and indie comic creator of 2 original, ongoing self-published webtoons "inSOMNIUM" and "Like a SkyBird". I also make plenty of fanart and love to take commissions!
Step into a world of color-drenched fantasy, retro glam, and unapologetic self-expression! AshleyintheAM’s artwork blends bold digital illustration with electric Y2K energy, monster girl magic, and fashion-forward attitude. From reimagined icons to original characters dripping in style and sparkle, each piece bursts with personality, power, and punk-pop flair.
Emily Weiland (Chibitasm) is an independent artist living in Chicago, IL. She has been creating cute artwork since childhood and has taken that passion into adulthood! Over the years, she has drawn over 800 cute chibi characters and turned them into chibi badges, keychains, and stickers. Alongside her fan art. Emily is inspired to create cute and original, texturally intriguing, home decor products and designs. She loves connecting with new friends at conventions around the USA!
A colorful mix of stickers, keychains, art prints and patches!
Hi, I'm Iris/ariamisu! I miraculously graduated from ECE a few years ago. Maybe you know me from a few comics. I'm an engineer by day and artist by night. It might seem like there's quite the mismatch in my career choices, but, unsurprisingly, both require a lot of coffee. In my free time I love to doodle stuff I'm currently interested in, usually in tiny blorbo forms. I started my store with just a single sticker sheet design during my undergrad, but here I am a few years later :) Hope you guys can stop by!
Studio Koi is an Illinois-based art studio consisting of three friends: Alyssa, Kensa, and August. They offer multi-fandom art and merchandise inspired by what they love! Check out their portfolio at studiokoi.carrd.co to see featured wares, art, and upcoming events.
- Smudge Pudge Designs
Smudge Pudge Designs mixes pink, adorable cats, and everyday life (+ pop culture)! Find the cutest cat designs on prints, calendars, stickers, keychains, pencil bags and more!
I create digital illustrations about cute creatures and epic stuff! I do original art and fanart, and I sell stickers, keychains, and prints.
Muiji of Muijistudio, is an Asian American artist that makes cute and sassy art, stickers, stationery, accessories, apparel and more! All designs are lovingly created by Jenny and are inspired by her background as a Chinese Filipina American, the nostalgia of childhood, her love of food and all things cute. She hopes that her creations and products bring joy to others, provide representation to Asian Americans in the art space, and most importantly, motivates people to embrace their authentic selves through her cute and cheeky mascot, Jubo the Piggy!
Kevin is a freelance illustrator that works with videogames and content creator!
Making Pixel Art Creations from Video Games including Pokemon, Deltarune/Undertale, Splatoon, Kirby, Uma Musume, and more! We create keychains, magnets, wall art, pins, and standees of iconic characters!
Hello! I’m an independent artist focusing on making art of my favs! Both original art and fanart!!!
K-Kaawmics is a small art business in the Chicagoland area. Specializing in art prints, handmade apparel, charms, and original webcomics
- Furlit
Here you’ll find a magical mix of Chiikawa official & fan-made merch, handmade dresses, and unique Japanese fashion pieces including yami-kawaii styles. We also offer occasional fursuit head drops, perfect for collectors who love one-of-a-kind creations. Whether you’re here for cute, stylish, or whimsical finds, our shop brings together creativity and passion in every item.
I am a small independent artist located in Iowa! I do digital art commissions. I draw a lot of furries, but I love drawing humans as well.
Wonderful Washue is a small, black owned business based in northern Indiana. They are best known for reusable Ita Sticker Books (sticker books with a transparent window)! And specialize in stickers, buttons, keychains, and prints! Their artwork can range from nostalgic cartoons to original works! Although the shop has an overall pastel vibe, the artist loves to draw spooky related things as well!
Anime/Manga and gaming merch painted in a lineless art style!
An artist with a vivid and fun style who makes art of cartoons, anime, video games, and memes!
Penelopeloveprints is a watercolor artist based in Chicago, whose creations draw inspiration from the beauty of nature, delectable food, and rich Asian cultures. She creates art prints, food-themed stationery items, cookbook, and recipe cards. In addition to showcasing her works at various conventions, she collaborates with local restaurants to create food illustrations, murals, and designs.
Decoden handicrafts, beaded trinkets, and assorted anime prints.
JubiArtDesign specializes in stationery, art prints and paper goods, all handmade and mostly homemade. Cute, relatable and funny but also usable products - inspired by many video game, cartoon, and anime - aim to bring joy and happiness for all audiences.
"Julia Likes Cats is original spooky art with a cute twist!
The closer you look the more details you will see! Julia’s work is about the fantastic little details that can be found in the small corners of every room !
Julia’s world of spooky art is brought to life with prints, apparel, enamel pins, comics, woven blankets"
Hi! I’m an Illustrator from Chicago who loves making merch and drawing little guys!
Hi! I'm Kero, a lazy digital artist who draws all kinds of cute things from anime, games, & pop culture. Get your prints, stickers, and keychains here!
ren3gade is a hobby artist based in IL who mainly draws fandom prints for titles such as Heaven Official's Blessing, Apothecary Diaries, Sailor Moon, and more! We also offer other related merch, such as enamel pins, key chains, as well as small stationary items like bookmarks and notepads! Ren's artwork has a dark fairytale vibe, mostly utilizing edgy, dramatic colors and beautiful florals!
Cute animals, fandoms, and eclectic works
Hi! I like to make fan merch out of wood. This includes pins, phone charms, standees, and more!
Painterly digital art with a focus on character art. Prints, stickers, keychains, and more for fans of fantasy, storytelling, and anything obscure!
sageyarts is a Milwaukee-based business creating stickers, pins, keychains, stationary goods, prints, phone grips, accessories, and more that feature beloved video game and anime characters!
Vessel is the name, and art is somewhat the game. Vessel.vL sells all sorts of thing from handmade trinket dishes to buttons of your favorite characters. We create original artwork of our goofy animal characters that are often seen on our stationary products. Besides original artwork, we carry a lot of fandom items. Buttons, stickers, prints of your favorite characters! We are big into the anime and video game side of fandom culture, so we hope we have something you'd love!
I create lots of fanmerch and illustrations for a variety of fandoms, from vocaloids to videogames, and tons more. Stop by to find adorable art prints, high-quality stickers, and fun charms to adopt!
I have a mix of occult art & gaming/anime fanart including Ghost/Eyeball ita bags & Switch gaming ita bags, custom water bottles, mythology nature & Mexican enamel pins, mini filler pins, reusable sticker books, iridescent charms, car vinyl stickers, car peeker stickers, car magnets, holographic prints, original art pieces, caricature/pet portrait commissions, and more!
Caramell.ia is a Chicagoland-based artist offering cute prints of various sizes, acrylic charms, stickers, and more based off of video games and anime.
UIUC alum making video game and anime fanworks !!
- seruulean
I love making art of Pokemon and cute animals!! Stickers, keychains, prints... and probably other stuff too.
Not Kimono Studio is a woman-owned art studio focusing on traditional crafts and original designs. We offer handcrafted floral and nature inspired hair pins, tiara, corsages made with low temperature glass and semi precious stones that celebrates beauty, femininity, nature, fantasy, cultural identity, and craftsmanship itself.
I'm a concept artist and illustrator that loves drawing fun and colorful illustrations and fanworks!
hugsxbisous is an anime and para-anime artist dedicated to creating detailed, dynamic fanart and original works. every piece is crafted with care to bring color, beauty, and inspiration to your everyday life <3
AO Treehouse is a cozy little corner for ACGN fans, filled with charms, stands, keychains, and more inspired by the characters we all love. We hope to bring a bit of fun, color, and imagination into everyday life, and create a space where fans can connect and share their passion.
here to fulfill all your silly art and sticker desires! ever wanted a detailed, beautiful portrait of a rotisserie chicken? now you do.
(also selling serious art & more!)
Specializing in cute, silly, and charming designs, Noodlegel offers a variety of stickers, keychains, and jewelry. Each piece is crafted with care to bring joy and personality to your day!
Velpi is an illustrator that loves drawing chibis and stylized characters with a heavy emphasis for creepy/cute combinations. They specialize in buttons, pins, stickers and other small merch and media.
Quack_A_Cola is two artists coming together to sell fandom and none-fandom "weeb" culture items and accessories. We have a very even mix of both crochet plush and accessories as well as printed products such as buttons and art prints. We attempt to cover fandoms that can be a bit more niche. We only create for fandoms we ourselves our passionate about so we don't always have the "newest anime that is currently trending" but instead focus on "that one show or game some of us really vibed with way back when." We are consistently coming up with new product ideas so by the time of the event, we may have added more unique items to our table.
Shop Soji is an inviting small business sticker shop characterized by its cuteness in combination with simplicity. The goal of the brand is to add elements of charm to people's daily lives. A bubbly, handmade, and cute surprise in every sticker product, plushie, and stationery designed by Shop Soji.
Authentic Pokemon, Sanrio, Kirby and anime plush toys and figures.
Carve the Moon is a small self-taught artist that creates whimsical and vibrant fantasy art across mediums. Her work features endearing creatures and mystical landscapes, and aims to bring a little touch of magic to your everyday life.
Cosmic Raelum is run by Rae and Bee! We're queer fandom artists that love creating art for fandoms both niche and mainstream. At our booth you can find a variety of prints, charms, stickers, pins, cups and onsite commissions!
TipTop is a Midwest artist offering a wide variety of products, including prints, keychains, standees, bags, and even custom traditional art commissions done right at the convention.
Pew-PewStudio sells prints, mini prints, charms, and buttons.
I sell hand-designed stickers and crochet plushies, accessories, keychains, and totebags
- Gillian Lange (Guest Voice Actor)
Gillian Lange is a voice actress from Sullivan, IL. She first got her start in voice acting while she was a student at UIUC in April 2020, and since then has gone on to voice characters such as Mei Nakatsugawa in Laid-Back Camp and Naka Hikage in You Are Ms. Servant. Gillian can also be heard in anime titles such as Kaiju No. 8, My Hero Academia, Shangri-La Frontier, and many more!
- Travis Mullenix (Guest Voice Actor)
Travis Mullenix is a Dallas-based voice actor known for his energetic performances and his incredible height! He is most known for his work as Rentaro Aijo in The 100 Girlfriends Who Really Really Really Really REALLY Love You!, Nijiro Nanase in Blue Lock, Buffalo in One Piece, Haruki Yamauchi in Classroom of the Elite, Takahashi in The Disastrous Life of Saiki K, and MANY more! He also provided audio engineering with series such as Kaguya-Sama Love is War! and Show By Rock Mashumairesh! In his free time Travis enjoys movies, TTRPGs, karaoke, and aquariums.
- McKenzie Shane (Guest Cosplayer)
McKenzie Shane, artist, graphic designer, and cosplayer, is a proud U of I alumni and excited to be a part of this year's UI-CON. She has been a competitive traditional artist since 2016, specializing in painting and sculpting, and earned her Bachelor's in Graphic Design at the University of Illinois in 2020. She brings everything she has learned to create unique designs in cosplay. McKenzie started competitive cosplay in 2021, accumulating several category placements, a Best in Show at UI-CON 2024's Cosplay Contest, and her most recent achievement, Best Paint at Winter Cosplay Championship at Holiday Matsuri.
- Hayden Rolence (Guest Voice Actor)
My name is Hayden Rolence. I am an actor and voice actor from Aurora IL. I currently attend UIUC as a senior with a major in Specialized Chemistry. I have been acting for 17 years and have been a member of the SAG-AFTRA union since 2014.
My most notable role is Nemo in Finding Dory as well as Disney Infinity, but have appeared in several roles such as commercials, print ads, and short and student films.
dreamyxy.co is an Asian American-owned small business specializing in cute, hand-drawn art including stickers, keychains, stationery, and more! Born from a lifelong passion for art, dreamyxy.co began as a dream to share creativity with the world. The name reflects that vision — to inspire others to dream big, embrace their passions, and find joy in the little things.
Hiya! I’m Bina and I welcome you to my Banana Bunch! If you like shojo anime, cutesy manga, video games and kawaii dream vibes then this is the shop to stop at! It’s full of pretty pink art and handmade felt keychains and much more! ♡
Nate G. Draws is a Michigan-based fantasy illustrator. If you're into D&D, Magic: The Gathering, or just cool drawing of goblins 'n such, he's your guy! Stop by for hand painted Magic alters, prints, stickers or even a custom commission.
I make a plethora of plushies, stickers, prints, mini top hats, jewelry and more!
Polymer clay mini figures, sculptures, and trinkets!
I create headbands, jewelry, keychains and pens with D 20 dice, unique rubber duckies, yarn and other materials!
Hi, I'm blue crow lavender, a watercolor based artist. I plan to sell prints, stickers, and key chains. as well as hand painted laser cut pins and magnets. The designs I create and sell are a mix of original works as well as fan art. My style is very distinct and has a soft cozy illustrated storybook feel to it. Because of the hand painted aspect of my pins and magnets everything is given a bet of a personality.
Knockingout23 is a comic artist, animator, and illustrator. She sells her art prints and stickers from her original webcomics on Webtoon Canvas and Tapas. Her other original works, art prints, are inspired and narrated around her Vietnamese roots, as well as the horror genre she loves. She also offers a few anime fan art prints, such as Sailor Moon, Apothecary Diaries, and more. Her works are available in prints, original art, zines, and stickers.
Handmade beads jewelry and handmade unique key, phone, purse chains
I create unique, vibrant, and colorful artwork, aiming to make others abundantly happy and to build a positive community with my original art and fan art. The connections I make through my artwork has brought me, and continues to bring me more joy than I can say. My goal is to create enjoyment, smiles, community, and bring people together while creating something special that everyone can enjoy and bond over. I offer many different price ranges for those who have different budgets, and many different video game and anime merchandise options so there is something for everyone.
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AnimeStuffStore.com is committed to bringing you a wide selection of Anime and Manga Character goods.
Stitched by Becca creates unique, handmade crochet plushies in all sizes, each one created with care. Plushies range in size from mini to jumbo, there's a plushie for everyone to love!
- G&R's Pictures & More
- G&R's Pictures & More
We are two artist friends who decided to booth together. We mostly do Original Character art but do have some fanart items aswell. We do stickers, keychains, pins, buttons, prints and more!
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