Artist Markets

BFF Artist Markets run on First Fridays monthly May - September (6 - 10 pm), located on Military Ave (North Market) and 62nd St (South Market) along Maple Street.

2025 BFF Artist Markets

Applications are now OPEN for the 2025 BFF Summer Artist Markets!

We're seeking artists, makers, creators and more! Artist markets run May through September in the Benson Creative District!

Become a Vendor

We are always looking for a variety of artists and handmade vendors for our Summer Artist Markets! Applications open now through the end of January!

VENDOR APPLICATIONS

2025 BFF Summer Artist Markets will run monthly on First Fridays May 2nd, June 6th, August 1st, and September 5th

  • **NOTE due to July's First Friday falling on 4th of July this year, we have made the tough decision to cancel that First Friday in 2025 :(

  • Markets will be held within two street closures on 62nd St and Military Ave. at Maple St.

  • Markets will operate 6-10pm with vendor load-in from 4-6pm

  • Interdisciplinary artists and makers are encouraged to apply

  • Vendors will be selected via the application below

  • Selected vendors will be notified by March 2025 - all payments must be made online at that time in order to confirm.

  • Remember, markets include (sometimes loud) DJs and performances.  If you prefer a quieter vending space, please mention that below.

  • Markets are a community space for all ages & groups with all sorts of eclectic sights & sounds.

Please submit your application below before JANUARY 31st, 2025!

  • NOTE:
    - Preference (and a discount!) will be given to vendors who are able to attend all 4 months 
    - Further preference will be given to vendors who:

  • provide a pre-approved interactive element with event-goers

  • offer a perk (discount or freebie) to card-holding BFF Members

  • provide a scheduled educational or artist demonstration

    ***By applying, you agree to and understand that (A) you must abide by the BFF Code of Conduct (please contact us if you'd like a copy of the code), (B) you are comfortable with sometimes loud street DJs and stage performances, and (C) the market is a community space for all ages & groups with all sorts of eclectic sights & sounds.

PRICING

ALL Artist Vendor spaces will be $60/event
*All spaces are 10'x10'

*No access to electricity will be provided

*Discounted price at $45/event will be given to vendors who can attend all 4 months!

Announcing the 2024/2025 Indoor Artist Market Season!

BFF will be hosting Indoor Artist Markets monthly on First Fridays October, November, December, February, March, and April inside the John J Mercer Masonic Temple (5903 Maple St.) from 6 - 9PM. Live artists, music, food, and your favorite makers all under one roof!

Visit https://shorturl.at/KPD7K for more info and to apply today to be part of the indoor artist market action!

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