11×17 is one of the most popular art print sizes for independent artists selling at conventions. Large enough to feel premium, affordable enough to produce in small batches, and perfectly suited to artist alley tables, comic cons, and anime conventions.
If you’re building inventory for your next show — restocking bestsellers or testing new designs before a big weekend — 11×17 prints offer the ideal balance of table presence, cost, and profit potential.
11×17 sits in the sweet spot between smaller 8×10 prints and large-format posters like 18×24. It feels substantial on a table display and draws eyes from across the aisle without becoming expensive to produce or difficult to haul to a show.
For many independent artists, 11×17 becomes the primary revenue-driving print size at every show they table.
You don’t need to commit to hundreds of prints to get professional results. Order exactly what your next convention calls for — whether that’s 10, 25, 50, or 100 prints.
Short-run printing lets you:
This flexibility is especially valuable for artists working a packed convention season.
Quantity depends on your experience level and the size of the event, but here are general guidelines many artist alley vendors follow:
Starting with manageable quantities lets you learn what sells at your table without overproducing — then restock the winners before your next show.
Many independent artists price 11×17 prints between $15 and $25 at conventions and online. Because 11×17 is affordable to produce, it often delivers strong margins while staying at an impulse-buy price point for con attendees.
Bundle pricing — like "2 for $25" or "3 for $40" — is a popular artist alley tactic that lifts your average sale while still feeling like a deal to buyers. The key is balancing print quality with production cost so your work looks professional and your booth stays profitable. Learn more about selling and pricing 11x17 prints on our blog.
How you present prints matters as much as the artwork itself. A few setups that work well for 11×17 at artist alley:
Bring a backup stack of each design under the table so you can restock the display the moment a slot empties.
Your prints should reflect your artistic standards. We focus on consistency and color accuracy so the bestseller you restock for your next con matches the one that sold out at your last one.
While larger formats like 18×24 can be visually striking, they cost more to produce, take up more booth space, and are harder to transport to a show. 11×17 offers a more accessible entry price for con attendees while still commanding attention on your table.
For many artists, 11×17 becomes the core artist alley print size, with larger formats reserved for select statement pieces.
Submit artwork at full 11×17 size, 300 DPI resolution, in CMYK color mode. Include proper bleed for edge-to-edge printing.
Need help? Review our File Setup Guide or contact our team before uploading — we’ll catch issues before they reach your booth.
Yes. 11×17 is widely supported by commercially available frames, so buyers can frame their convention purchase without hunting for a custom size.
It’s often called a tabloid-size poster and is one of the most common print sizes sold at artist alley and comic conventions.
Yes. Short-run orders are available, making it easy to test new designs or restock selectively before your next event.
Ship and store prints flat in protective sleeves or rigid mailers so they arrive crease-free and stay table-ready through a busy weekend.
Start your order today and produce professional 11×17 art prints designed for independent creators selling at conventions and artist alley.
11×17 is a popular choice for conventions, but it’s worth considering your artwork’s proportions. Some illustrations — especially portrait-oriented or tightly framed compositions — may feel more balanced as an 11×14 print.
If your design was originally created in a traditional art ratio rather than a poster format, 11×14 can sometimes provide a cleaner presentation with less cropping or empty space.
Not sure which size fits best? Our team reviews every file before printing and can help you decide if a different format would better suit your artwork. It’s common for artists to switch back and forth between 11×17 and 11×14, and the price is the same. In the end, we just want your prints to look amazing on your table.
If you’re printing event signage or large-quantity marketing materials instead of art for resale, our 11×17 poster printing page is designed for bulk and budget-focused orders.
This page focuses specifically on short-run art prints for independent artists selling at conventions and artist alley.
