2011-2012 Important Dates:
December 3rd & 4th, 2011
Urban Craft Uprising Winter Show
February 27, 2012
Applications go live for UCU Summer Show
April 13, 2012
Applications close for UCU Summer Show
April 23, 20121
Summer Show Vendors Announced
July 7th & 8th, 2012
Urban Craft Uprising Summer Show
August 1, 2012
Applications go live for UCU Winter Show
September 7, 2012
Applications close for UCU Winter Show
September 17, 2012
Winter Show vendors announced
December 1st & 2nd, 2012
Urban Craft Uprising Winter Show
Vounteer at UCU!
Interested in volunteering with Urban Craft Uprising? Email Kristen for more info about available shifts, what we're looking for, and all the great perks you'll get for helping us make UCU the best show ever!
What people are saying about the Urban Craft Uprising...
From our vendors:
"We heart Urban Craft Uprising, it's one of our favorite/most profitable shows. The organizers do an amazing job communicating, providing volunteers to watch the booth when bathroom breaks are necessary, and they get tons of people through those doors. It's a big trip for us from NC, but those Northern West Coasters never get to see our product at shows, so it's totally worth the cost if you think about the exposure alone. Plus, Seattle is *so* great, people want & love to buy handmade there, and it shows in our sales. Go UCU!"
- Elijah & Rhonda of Figs and Ginger
"Would you believe that I am still counting down the days until the next Urban Craft Uprising? It's literally in the back of my mind -- every single day. I don't know if I can put my finger on it -- but there's just something about that show -- something aside from the piles of money -- that really just lifts my spirits. Maybe it's 10,000 people all tramping through the Seattle Center to get to a huge room filled with handmade crafts? Maybe there's something about that that just makes me like people in general a little more. Yes, it's true. I'm saying the UCU is good for humanity. And it is."
- Rosalie Gale from Ugly Baby
UCU is my FAVORITE craft show. I have looked forward to it each year as much as the holidays. Now that there is a summer show too it is just amazing! Last year Nicky and I were married on July 31st and I kid you not I was up the next morning loading in for the summer show. There is so much to love....a huge craft show...variety...and everyone has all their new creations out. My mom even planned her 2008 winter trip out to coincide with the show because she had heard so much about it!"
- Jesse and Nicky of Estrella Soaps
From Our Fans
"5 Stars and then some, and then some more for this event! I can honestly say I have never been to a craft event including holiday bazzars (and I've been to many over the many years) that included quality crafts, unique items, cute display booths and a variety of items!"
Sandie L., Seattle, WA
"So much cute stuff! I wanted to buy it all! These are items that you will NEVER see in stores... unless it's a little boutique shop.. maybe. They are creative, unique, and handmade with love. Yes, the prices are going to be more expensive than the mass-manufactured items you can buy at department store, but these are *special*."
Jennifer L., Bellevue, WA
Did you visit the show this weekend? Tell us what you thought on our
Attendee Survey!
Winter Show Lineup!
Check out the awesome vendors that we had at our December show!
Vendor Booth Map
Plan your route early! The vendor booth map has now been finalized. Find out where your usual faves are going to be, and all the new vendors you're excited to scope out. (Click map for vendor key.)
Remember that this year, we're opening up the entire Exhibition Hall, with a lot more booths than in past years! Make a note of where the Coat Check, Raffle Table, and Demo Areas are, so you can make your plan of attack.
How Do I Get There?
For those of you have never attended our show, the entrance to the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall is located at 321 Mercer Street (right beneath the Ballet, and wheelchair accessible!)
Book Signings & Free Craft Demos
Check out the lineup of awesome crafty book signings and craft demos happening each hour at UCU!
During the winter show you're all bundled up and we know it's difficult to walk around with all your bags of presents and goodies while also carrying all your layers.
To help out with that, we are implementing a $1 coat check this year, for the very first time! Right when you walk in the doors to the Exhibition Hall, turn right and you'll see signs for the coat check.
We hope that this helps with the load and makes you more comfortable. In case you haven't heard, we have also expanded the show so we are using the ENTIRE Exhibition Hall!!! This should give us all more space and make it more enjoyable for everyone.
