Exhibition Guidelines
Summary
| Schedule | December 7, 2024 - December 22, 2024 (in JST) |
| Location | VRChat (PC worlds, Cross-Platform worlds) |
VRChat venue
PC world exhibitions
| Space Exhibition | |
|---|---|
| Exhibition fee | JPY 3,300 (tax included) |
| Available Spaces | 615 spaces |
| Submission Method | Unity Submission(VketTools), Web Submission (Vket Booth Maker) |
| Exhibition Application Period | September 6, 2024 - September 16, 2024 |
| Notes | Exhibit your creations in an allocated space, where exhibitors create their own booths in their style. You may choose to create your own exhibition booth on Unity, or use the Vket Booth Maker on the web browser. |
| Item Exhibition | |
|---|---|
| Exhibition fee | JPY 1,100 (tax included) |
| Available Spaces | 288 spaces |
| Submission Method | Unity Submission(VketTools) |
| Exhibition Application Period | September 6, 2024 - September 16, 2024 |
| Notes | Focused on a casual submission experience, Item Exhibitions exhibits one Item per exhibitor on a display stylized on each venue world themes. For Item Exhibition, exhibitors can display their created avatar or 3D item on a selectable pedestal. |
Cross-Platform world exhibitions
| Space Exhibition | |
|---|---|
| Exhibition fee | JPY 3,300 (tax included) |
| Available Spaces | 90 spaces |
| Submission Method | Unity Submission(VketTools), Web Submission (Vket Booth Maker) |
| Exhibition Application Period | September 6, 2024 - September 16, 2024 |
| Notes | Exhibit your creations in an allocated space, where exhibitors create their own booths in their style. You may choose to create your own exhibition booth on Unity, or use the Vket Booth Maker on the web browser. |
| MusicVket 6 | |
|---|---|
| Exhibition fee | JPY 1,100 (tax included) |
| Available Spaces | 300 spaces |
| Submission Method | Web Browser Submission |
| Exhibition Application Period | September 6, 2024 - September 16, 2024 |
| Notes | MusicVket 6 is a dual event of Virtual Market, focused on music and audio creations. Exhibitors can exhibit their music using sample audio, visual images, and videos of their own creation. |
Precautions
- On Virtual Market 2024 Winter, up to 1-3rd choices can be designated on application.
- The exhibition fee must be paid within 6 days after the announcement of the allocation lottery results.
- The exhibition fee must be settled by PayPal payment.
- If the exhibition fee is not paid by the deadline, the allocated status will be cancelled.
- The exhibition fee will be required only when your exhibition is confirmed.
- No payment will be made if your exhibition space has not been allocated due to lottery results.
- Please note that no refunds will be available in general on the occurrence of the event of cancellation of your exhibition after payment. We thank you for your understanding.
Schedule
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| September 16, 2024 | 2:59 pm UTC / 11:59 pm JST / 10:59 am EDT | Application deadline |
| September 24, 2024 | Announcement of 1st drawing results | |
| October 4, 2024 | Announcement of 2nd drawing results | |
| October 21, 2024 | Submission Period starts | |
| November 18, 2024 | 2:59 pm UTC / 11:59 pm JST / 9:59 am EST | Submission deadline |
| December 7, 2024 | Virtual Market 2024 Summer starts | |
| December 22, 2024 | Virtual Market 2024 Summer ends |
- For the allocation lottery, even if you are not selected in the first wave of drawing on September 24, you may still be selected in the second wave of drawing on October 4.
- The preview world will be updated periodically during the submission period, allowing you to preview your space anytime.
It is strongly recommended to submit your space several times during the Submission Period, and visit the Preview World in order to check the exhibit's appearance, lighting, gimmick debug, and other checks.
What exhibitors can do in Virtual Market
- Exhibit 3D models, Videos, and Music Creations
- Express yourself through your own space
- Sell the works that you exhibit in the event
- Exhibit the works, events, and culture of your group/community
Features of each world
The world design and the booth design will mutually enhance and improve each other.
The theme of Virtual Market 2024 Summer is "Boundless!".
Centering around the concept of "breaking the barriers and bounds we unknowingly made", we have put in place 15 worlds based on 7 different concepts for the PC venues, and 7 worlds based on 4 concepts for Cross-Platform venues.
For this event, "MusicVket 5" from 2023 is back, now titled as "MusicVket 6"!
Visitors can dig in further finding music created by various creators, interact with other visitors in a Cross-Platform compatible world.
The differences in the rules are as follows. For details, please refer to the Submission Rules of each.
Changes from Previous Event: Virtual Market 2024 Summer
- Exhibition Fee payment is now processed using PayPal only
- For instructions on how to use PayPal, please see the article below:
Vket2024Winter - How to Pay Your Exhibition Fee using PayPal
- For instructions on how to use PayPal, please see the article below:
- Space Exhibition size is now unified to "Standard-Size" (4m x 4m x 5m) booths
- Group Exhibition, Video Exhibition, and Portal Exhibition will not be available on this event
Lots of more changes on rules! Please see the Submission Rules / Udon Rules for further details.
PC Worlds
PC Worlds are VRChat worlds accessible by PC-VR or Desktop environments.
Starship Orchestra PART2 -To Home Afar-
Space Exhibition : 40 spaces x 2 worlds | 4m x 4m x 5m
Item Exhibition : 24 spaces x 2 worlds | 1m x 1m x 2m
Cosmos / Chaos
This world contains 2 types of exhibitions: space exhibitions and item exhibitions.
- Booth Appearance may greatly differ depending on placed area. We strongly advise to check on Preview Worlds.
- For Item Exhibition, exhibitors can display on a selectable pedestal template matching the world's art style.
For concept text and keywords, see the World Details page.
Lost Civilization Argdella
Space Exhibition : 40 spaces x 2 worlds | 4m x 4m x 5m
Item Exhibition : 24 spaces x 2 worlds | 1m x 1m x 2m
Stargazer / Lorekeeper
This world contains 2 types of exhibitions: space exhibitions and item exhibitions.
- For Item Exhibition, exhibitors can display on a selectable pedestal template matching the world's art style.
For concept text and keywords, see the World Details page.
Cirque du Personnage
Space Exhibition : 40 spaces x 2 worlds | 4m x 4m x 5m
Item Exhibition : 24 spaces x 2 worlds | 1m x 1m x 2m
Soleil / Lune
This world contains 2 types of exhibitions: space exhibitions and item exhibitions.
- For Item Exhibition, exhibitors can display on a selectable pedestal template matching the world's art style.
For concept text and keywords, see the World Details page.
SKY PARK
Space Exhibition : 40 spaces x 2 worlds | 4m x 4m x 5m
Item Exhibition : 24 spaces x 2 worlds | 1m x 1m x 2m
Afternoon Chill / Moody Night
This world contains 2 types of exhibitions: space exhibitions and item exhibitions.
- For Item Exhibition, exhibitors can display on a selectable pedestal template matching the world's art style.
- In this concept, visitors will see “dummy booths” on distant spaces for rendering optimization. The exhibitor booths will show up on the space when visitors get closer.
For concept text and keywords, see the World Details page.
Isekai Marché: Frontline Stand
Space Exhibition : 40 spaces x 2 worlds | 4m x 4m x 5m
Item Exhibition : 24 spaces x 2 worlds | 1m x 1m x 2m
Zenith / Eclipse
This world contains 2 types of exhibitions: space exhibitions and item exhibitions.
- By applying an additional component, displayed models by exhibitors can be used for "weapon skins" for in-world activity.
*All models may not be adopted due to maintaining experience.- This component will be also available for Item Exhibition.
- For Item Exhibition, exhibitors can display on a selectable pedestal template matching the world's art style.
- In this concept, visitors will see “dummy booths” on distant spaces for rendering optimization. The exhibitor booths will show up on the space when visitors get closer.
For concept text and keywords, see the World Details page.
Storytime at Snowman's Toy Factory
Space Exhibition : 40 spaces x 2 worlds | 4m x 4m x 5m
Item Exhibition : 24 spaces x 2 worlds | 1m x 1m x 2m
Snowman Arc / Santa Arc
This world contains 2 types of exhibitions: space exhibitions and item exhibitions.
- For Item Exhibition, exhibitors can display on a selectable pedestal template matching the world's art style.
For concept text and keywords, see the World Details page.
Gachatopia!
Space Exhibition : 45 spaces x 3 worlds | 4m x 4m x 5m
Lovely Capsule / Stylish Capsule / Mystic Capsule
This world contains space exhibitions.
- World appearance in the 3 variants greatly differ. Please consider each theme carefully on application.
- For Item Exhibition, exhibitors can display on a selectable pedestal template matching the world's art style.
For concept text and keywords, see the World Details page.
Cross-Platform worlds
Cross-Platform worlds are worlds able to be accessed on standalone VR headsets and Android devices supported by VRChat.
While build size limitation is stricter than PC worlds, Udon and render-related restrictions are the same as PC specifications.
Bewitched Forest Noctorl
Space Exhibition : 15 spaces x 2 worlds | 4m x 4m x 5m
DREAM / MIRAGE
This world contains space exhibitions.
For concept text and keywords, see the World Details page.
Groove Ground GraffCity
Space Exhibition : 15 spaces x 2 worlds | 4m x 4m x 5m
Electropiece / Funkbuster
This world contains space exhibitions.
- The "AudioLink" feature setting an AudioSource synchronized with the world's BGM will be implemented. This can be used for dynamic exhibits receiving the AudioLink signals such as shaders!
For concept text and keywords, see the World Details page.
Castello Magica Reborn
Space Exhibition : 15 spaces x 2 worlds | 4m x 4m x 5m
Hall / Ballroom
This world contains space exhibitions.
- In this concept, visitors will see “dummy booths” on distant spaces for rendering optimization. The exhibitor booths will show up on the space when visitors get closer.
For concept text and keywords, see the World Details page.
MusicVket 6
MusicVket 6 Exhibition : 300 spaces x 1 world
MusicVket 6
MusicVket 6 is a dual event of Virtual Market, focused on music and audio creations.
Exhibitors can exhibit their music using sample audio, visual images, and videos of their own creation.
For concept text, see the World Details page.
Precautions for Exhibition
Multi-language support is recommended
Virtual Market sees visitors from all over the world. We recommend multi-lingual support for your booth and catalog texts. You can set Japanese and English switch by using VketLanguageSwitcher Prefab. You can ask for translation help on the Virtual Market Discord.
*To join the Virtual Market Discord for translation help, login to the My Page through this website's top page, and select the "Discord" page in the My Page's menu. Select "Join" in the said page to join the Virtual Market / Global Team Discord!
Follow VRChat rules
Please abide by the Terms of Service, Community Guidelines, Creator Guidelines, and other regulations of VRChat.
All Virtual Market Exhibits are public contents. For example, the avatars set on the pedestals should not contain animations to become naked.
Prohibition on NFT Exhibitions
In particular, VRChat has specifically announced that they "do not permit promotion, advertising, integration, or solicitation of unauthorized products or services like NFT or blockchain technology in VRChat".
As such, exhibits pertaining to this cannot be exhibited.
- Data submission requires a Windows PC. You may not use Mac for submission.
- Multiple exhibits are prohibited. Do not exhibit the same person’s contents under the name of multiple groups, even if the group representatives are different. Exhibiting the same content in multiple exhibitors is not allowed. As an exception, in the case of Quest world and, you may exhibit the same contents as that in the PC world.
- If the number of applications exceeds the maximum number of spaces in each world, a drawing will be held.
- Please refer to the Submission Rules for the material count and file size limitations.
- The exhibition worlds are going to be published again after the end of the event period. It is recommended that the blueprint ID of the avatar pedestals should be set to be the trial version.
Terminology
| Exhibitor | Creators applying for booths to Virtual Market. |
| Circle (Exhibitor Group) | A group of creators working as an exhibitor. |
| World | Virtual space where the exhibition is held. |
| Concept World | A world produced with specific concepts and keywords to attractively showcase the exhibits of the circles. |
| Space | Area allocated for the exhibitor |
| Booth | The exhibits placed inside the allocated space. |
| Item | The exhibits placed inside the allocated space. |
| Exhibitor representative | A representative for the exhibitor group. The exhibitor who submits the data for the group. |
| Exhibitor member | The members who belong to the exhibitor group. |