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Sponsored Artist Program Application
Complete this form with your contact details, creative background, and availability for October 24, 2026. The Sponsored Artist Program is designed to recognize and support an emerging local artist at the very beginning of their professional journey. This program is open to writers, artists, illustrators, inkers, character designers, and animators creating comics, manga, anime, animation, or pop culture art who are from or currently based in Compton, California. We are looking for up-and-coming talent who would genuinely benefit from the opportunity — someone ready to take their next step.
Contact Info
First Name
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Last Name
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Email
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example@example.com
Phone
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Current City of Residence
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Age
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Parent/Guardian Name
Parent/Guardian Email
example@example.com
Parent/Guardian Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
How did you hear about the Sponsored Artist Program?
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Social Media
Word of Mouth
Compton Comics Expo Website
Flyer
School or Teacher
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YOUR CONNECTION TO COMPTON
Are you from Compton or currently based in Compton?
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Yes
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Describe your connection to Compton
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About Your Work
What type of creator are you?
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Writer
Artist
Illustrator
Inker
Character Designer
Animator
Other
If Other, please describe
What genre(s) do you work in?
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Superhero
Manga
Anime-inspired
Horror
Sci-Fi
Fantasy
Slice of Life
Pop Culture
Original
Other
Primary medium
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Digital
Traditional
Mixed Media
Other
Have you published work before?
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Yes
No
Where has your work been published or shared?
Are you currently selling your work?
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Yes
No
Links to your portfolio, website, or social media
Upload 3 to 5 portfolio sample images
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Your Journey
What are your goals as a creator?
What are your goals as a creator?
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What have you done to work toward your goals as a creator?
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What education or training have you received related to your craft? (Formal or informal)
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Do you have experience tabling at conventions?
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Yes
No
If yes, which conventions have you tabled at, and what was your experience?
Do you have existing inventory, prints, or work ready to display or sell?
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Yes
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Do you have your own table setup, such as a banner and display materials?
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Yes
No
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This Opportunity
In your own words, tell us why you should be selected and what this opportunity would mean to you.
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What is one professional goal you hope to accomplish in the next year?
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Interested in optional pre-event coaching on table setup and convention preparation?
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No
Can you confirm your availability for the full day on October 24, 2026?
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Yes
No
Are you available for a Zoom interview with the selection committee if selected to move to the next round?
Yes
No
Anything else you would like the organizers to know
Agreement
Agreement confirmations
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I am from or currently based in Compton, California
All information I submitted is accurate and complete
I understand that submitting this application does not guarantee selection and all decisions are final
I am available on October 24, 2026 for the full event day
Age status
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I am 18 or older
I am under 18
If under 18: parent or guardian confirmation
My parent or legal guardian is aware of and supports my application
My parent or legal guardian understands they will be required to complete all acceptance paperwork if I am selected
Applicant signature
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