{"id":8367,"date":"2026-09-17T13:40:11","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T11:40:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.polymanga.com\/news\/polymanga-2026-artist-alley-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-09-25T09:25:46","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T07:25:46","slug":"polymanga-2027-artist-alley-guide","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.polymanga.com\/en\/news\/polymanga-2027-artist-alley-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Polymanga 2027 Artists Alley Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What is the Artist Alley at Polymanga in Switzerland?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is the Artist Alley at Polymanga in Switzerland?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n


For over 20 years (since 2005), Polymanga has been providing all illustrators and artists with booths and the necessary infrastructure in the Artist Alley. In 20 years, it has offered stands to over 2,000 artists. Polymanga welcomes over 50,000 visitors per year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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At Polymanga, the Artist Alley booths are free!<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This unique initiative allows cartoonists\/illustrators to freely showcase and sell their work, meet their audience, and connect with other enthusiasts \u2014 all free of charge.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n

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110 free booths allocated through selection!<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Since spaces are limited to 110<\/strong>, artists are selected based on their portfolio<\/strong> by submitting their 3 best original illustrations done in the last 12 months through the contact form available here<\/a>. Every year, Polymanga receives several hundred applications from professionals or highly talented amateurs from all over the world. The styles are diverse: Manga, Comics, Graphic Novels, Illustration, Children\u2019s art\u2026
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Each artist must register individually.<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Each application is individual<\/strong>: group registrations are not accepted. The selection is based solely on the three illustrations provided by the artist, created entirely by them and never previously submitted to the Polymanga organization. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n

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No AI-generated artwork, no fan art.<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

AI-generated artworks and fan art are strictly prohibited in the application portfolio. The only exception: at the festival, up to 10% of fan art is allowed per booth. The Polymanga audience comes for original creations. The fact that you can draw a Naruto doesn\u2019t interest us. <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n

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No erotic or pornographic artwork.<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

There are many minors at the festival, so erotic or pornographic drawings are prohibited. Artistic nudity is subject to the organizer\u2019s discretion. \u201cShame binders\u201d containing categories banned from the festival (AI, fan art, erotic, etc.) are not allowed. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n

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MaBulle @ Polymanga: one of Europe’s largest drawing competitions.<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Only previously selected artists participate in MaBulle @ Polymanga, a major annual art contest held on social media. Cash prizes are awarded to winners based on both public and jury votes. Last year, the contest generated over a million views and received more than 80,000 votes. It provides a significant boost to the visibility of the participating artists and the event as a whole. Artists retain ownership of the illustrations created for Polymanga and are free to print and sell them; Polymanga uses the artwork solely for promotional purposes or within the context of Polymanga exhibitions. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n

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MaBulle @ Polymanga…suite<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Each artist already selected for the festival must create a square-format artwork on a theme chosen by the organizers. This digital contest, shared on Instagram, allows the public to vote for their favorite creations. The illustrations must be made entirely by the artist, without any external assistance or use of artificial intelligence. In addition to the jury and public awards, the artists who receive the most votes will be granted the most coveted booth locations at the event. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Submit your application for the Polymanga 2027 Artists’ Village<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n
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Exponential growth of the Artists\u2019 alley.<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Art to Play festival in Nantes was co-founded six years after Polymanga by the organizers of Polymanga and Exponantes. It enabled the development of an artists’ village and an art contest under the same terms as those at Polymanga. This partnership between Polymanga and Art to Play allows 330 artists each year to secure a free booth and make a living from their art. The combined “MaBulle” contest\u2014spanning both Polymanga and Art to Play\u2014has become the largest art competition in Europe, garnering over 3.5 million views and 200,000 votes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1,200 artist applications are processed each year for Polymanga and Art to Play.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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I want to take part in the Polymanga Artists\u2019 Village adventure in Switzerland, what are the next steps?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From September 21st to October 7th, 2026 – Registration period for the Polymanga 2027 Artists’ Village. You must submit your 3 best original illustrations from the last 12 months via the artist contact form on the website. Polymanga.com<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

September 21, 2026 \u2013 Polymanga reveals the theme for “Ma Bulle” 2027. Participation in the contest is mandatory for those selected from the pool of applicants. Polymanga does not publish the artwork of applicants who are not selected for the Artists’ Village. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 12\u201313, 2026 \u2013 Polymanga sends a response to all the artists who applied to be part of the Artists’ Village. The 110 successful applicants know they will have a booth at Polymanga 2027 (March 26\u201329), but they must prepare to take part in the “Ma Bulle” contest before the festival. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

November 26, 2026, 1 p.m. – deadline for submitting the mandatory “My Bubble” drawing to Polymanga 2027 for all selected artists art@polymanga.com<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From November 30 to December 10, 2026 \u2013 All “Ma Bulle” drawings will be posted on the Polymanga Instagram account (@Polymanga2027) on November 30, 2026. Public voting takes place by “liking” favorite drawings. The jury also awards additional prizes based on their own favorites, independently of the public vote. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 25, 2027 \u2013 Artists set up at Polymanga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 26\u201329, 2027 \u2013 Polymanga Festival at the 2M2C in Montreux, Switzerland<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is offered to the selected artists?<\/strong> Promotion on Polymanga\u2019s social media and website. The organization provides two tables per booth (180 \u00d7 40 cm), two chairs, and a standard electrical outlet. Wooden display panels for the back of the booth are also included; however, please bring your own tablecloth. 2 artist exhibitor badges for the artist and one accompanying person. Cash prizes for the winners of the Ma Bulle contest. Everything is provided free of charge, which costs the organization more than CHF 800 per artist each year (prizes + labor + infrastructure), for a total of more than CHF 100,000. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Does Polymanga contribute to the transportation and accommodation costs of the Artists\u2019 Village illustrators?<\/strong> No, Polymanga does not have the means to cover transportation or accommodation costs. However, this doesn\u2019t stop artists from all over the world from applying, as the income generated from sales is significant \u2014 and Polymanga does not take any commission on the artists\u2019 sales. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is required of the selected artists?<\/strong> Participating in the “Ma Bulle” drawing contest at Polymanga. Being present at one’s booth during the festival’s opening days, from March 26 to 29, 2027. Showing respect toward the organizers, the jury, and the volunteers. Polymanga has done a great deal for artists over the past 20 years; failure to fully participate in the “Ma Bulle” contest or failure to attend the festival after being selected may result in automatic non-selection in future years. Polymanga receives hundreds of applications annually and reviews every submission; please respect the other participants and the organizers.

Good luck to everyone.<\/strong>

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SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION FOR THE POLYMANGA 2026 ARTISTS\u2019 VILLAGE <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n
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