Vendor Resources

Applications are up for the 2008 show!

On December 6th and 7th, 2008, over 100 indie crafters will be selling their work at the fourth annual Urban Craft Uprising, at the Seattle Center in downtown Seattle…and you could be one of them!

This year, you will be able to complete your application for the 2008 show online. This will make the application process easier for not only us, but you too, as well as eliminating the need for printing and postage.

Urban Craft Uprising 2008 Vendor Application

Please be aware that photos must be submitted in a digital format, as per the specifications in the application, and payment MUST be received via Paypal or mailed check, in order for your application to be considered complete and ready for review.

The deadline for the applications is September 8th.

Thanks, and we look forward to seeing your work!

UCU Frequently Asked Questions -- Applicants

What are the criteria for becoming a vendor?
All work must be original and handcrafted. Commercially purchased or imported items are not acceptable. We are a juried show which ensures quality and diversity of product.

What happens if I'm not accepted as a vendor?
In the event that you are not accepted to be in the show, all application fees will be returned and refunded in full. If you paid via PayPal, the funds will simply reverse back into your account; if you paid via check, we will return these checks at no cost to you.

Can I share a booth with someone?
Yes, we will be accepting applications for booth shares this year, however these are available for the 10x10 booth sizes only, and a maximum of 2 businesses may share a booth. Each business will need to fill out their own application complete with contact information and a detailed description of their product, accompanied by pictures. Furthermore, there will still only be one listing, press kit, and any additional perks per booth, even if it is occupied by multiple vendors. (For larger groups that have been accepted in the past, please e-mail us personally to discuss your booth situation.)

I don't have a Seattle City Business License, but I do have a UBI. Is this good enough?
No, your UBI is not the same as the Seattle City Business License. While you need a UBI to conduct business in Washington State, you also need a Seattle City Business License to conduct business within the city of Seattle, and both numbers are required on the application. However, if you do not plan on obtaining a Seattle City Business License for 2007, UCU will provide general coverage for unlicensed vendors-this will cost an additional $10 per person, to be paid at the time of application.

Aside from a booth space, what perks do I receive by being a vendor with UCU?
UCU vendors will have their business name and website listed on the UCU "Vendor Links" page for almost a full year, as well as inclusion of their business name and booth location in the UCU programs which will be handed out at the show, and available on newsstands the week prior.

What is swag?
Swag is a sample of your product and creativity that you as a vendor donate to the show. Although the swag bags are exciting party favors for our fans who come to the show (and last year created such excitement that there were hundreds of people lined up around the corner before doors opened in the morning!), they are also a great marketing tool for you as a vendor to use in getting your business name out to the public and enticing them to come to your booth for more!

If accepted as a vendor, your swag donation will be due no later than November 16, and should be worth no less than $25 (retail value, not cost to you). This may be one item, or multiple small items, but must be something that represents what you as a vendor will be selling in your booth. Keep in mind this is only a minimum requirement and vendors are welcome to submit as much swag as they would like!

However, if you really do not want to make your own swag, there will be an option this year of instead contributing $25 along with your application, which will go towards the purchase of additional swag and swag accessories to be included in our world-famous swag bags.

Will I have access to electricity at my booth?
No, there is no way for us to guarantee access to an electrical outlet from your booth. If your display requires additional lighting or energy, please come prepared with an alternate source for power.

I sent in pictures of my work when I applied for the show last year. Do I need to send them in again?
Yes. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause but we do need hardcopies of all artists' work, attached with the application or sent separately if you decide to email the app. This ensures that we have easily visible examples of your work during the jurying process (which is of benefit to you as an applicant as well!) and that we have a sample of your most up-to-date stuff. We do not necessarily hang on to these pictures from year to year so if you would like them returned to you after we have chosen the vendors please include materials for us to use in doing so.