How many vendors will there be?What makes Urban Folk Art unique?Who is Betty?Is there an admission cost?What kind of crafts and activities will be there?How can I get involved?What is the application deadline?Is there a fee a to apply?What is the booth size and cost?Am I allowed to cancel?Are we allowed to share booth space?Will there be tables, chairs, and electricity available?What are the booth requirements?How are UFA vendors selected?Do vendors take cash and/or credit cards?How do I get there?Where do I park and is there a fee?Are pets allowed?
What is an Urban Folk Art Show?
Urban Folk Art is a national arts and crafts show on a local level! Our shows feature hundreds of indie-artists who travel from all over to sell their handmade goods and artwork. UFA is held in urban cities across the country in an effort to help support local artist communities, including Indianapolis, Portland, Austin, and Los Angeles.
What makes Urban Folk Art unique?
Urban Folk Art differs from traditional arts and crafts shows in that it encourages DIY and indie artists. It is a three day show featuring artists that are carefully selected to bring you an eclectic mix of original, 100% handmade goods. Our artists use traditional craft techniques in a new and fresh way! We also offer local food, beverages, and spirits, music, artist demos, and DIY projects to our customers! It is more than a market, it’s an experience!
Who is Betty?
Betty is a member of the UFA family, that came to us from somewhere in rural Nebraska. She is a sassy, creative little cow who loves to travel and attend all of the shows! She runs the blog here at UFA, Betty’s Blog: Confessions of a Cowgal and keeps us all inspired! Come to the show for a chance to meet her, get your picture taken, or even get featured on her blog.
Is there an admission cost?
Yes, there is a $4 admission. However, you can receive $1 off if you bring a non-perishable item to donate to the Oregon Food Bank. With your admission you get a free UFA tote bag, live music, a chance to participate in our DIY projects, prizes and more! You will get a bracelet upon payment that is good for all three days of the show.
What kind of crafts and activities will be there?
All kinds! Our artists make and offer crafts including handmade beauty products, a wide-array of jewelry styles, furniture, unique clothing, knit beards and scarves, stationary, posters, plushies and so much more! In addition to all the great shopping, there will be live local music, including Adam and Kris, Tim Uecker, and Jesse Morrow, DIY projects, artist demonstrations from Destination DIY, Shawn Bowman, and Diane Gilleland, raffles, and food and spirits!
How can I get involved?
If you’re interested in applying as a vendor please read the application information here!
If you are an organization interested in hosting an interactive work-shop, sponsorship, cross promotion, demonstration or other partnership please email us!
We are always on the lookout for volunteers, entertainers, dj's and more! Please email us for more details!
When is the application deadline?
Applications for this show are still open. However, our juried artists are welcome to sign-up for our shows once they are accepted and there are only so many spaces available per product category, so we encourage you to sign-up as soon as possible!
Is there a fee to apply?
There is a one-time non refundable $25.00 application fee. Once you are accepted into the UFA family you are then welcome to sign up for any of our shows!
What is booth size and cost?
Please visit our Portland vendor page for more information on booth pricing.
Am I allowed to cancel?
Yes, however, cancellation notice MUST be received no less than 30 days prior to show. No refunds will be issued, however feel free to contact us regarding your circumstances. If notification is received less than 30 days prior, your eligibility to participate in future shows will be questioned.
Are we allowed to share booth space?
Yes! You are welcome to share a booth with a fellow artist as long as they too have been juried into the UFA family.
Will there be tables, chairs, and electricity available?
Yes, we will provide each booth with one chair. Tables are available to rent for $10/table. Electricity is available on a limited first-come first-serve basis and is available for $50.
What are the booth requirements?
All booths must have a three-sided backdrop (two-sided if you are located on a corner). It should be decorated to suit your display and in accordance with your artistic ingenuity. Please visit our booth designer for examples and ideas or contact us, as we are flexible. A great booth makes for a beautiful show and can help to enhance your products!
How are UFA vendors selected?
We carefully select our artists based on the following criteria in order to produce the best quality shows possible.
*How your work fits in with our overall vision for Urban Folk Art
*The quality, consistancy, and uniqueness of your goods
*Our need to diversify the product at our shows
*That your goods are 100% handmade by you and/or select vintage.
(please contact us for more details regarding vintage items)
*How your work is represented in the photos you submitted
Do vendors take cash and/or credit cards?
Some vendors are setup to receive credit/ debit cards payments. However, we suggest that you bring cash for most purchases.
How do I get there?
Please visit the facilities website for direction and light rail information..
Where do I park and is there a fee?
Parking is FREE!! There is ample parking in the facility parking lot.
Are pets allowed?
No pets are allowed at the facility.
What is an Urban Folk Art Show