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How it started

Even at my very FIRST market, several people asked me 'How do you find these'? At the time, it was only a "this" for me, and had no idea how to guide anyone. So, I began to learn so that I could help others. Art accessibility, to me, isn't just about price. It's about the artists being able to create the art without starving themselves, and for them and their audience to find each other. It's about sharing, community, building each other up, and helping them connect with others.Accessible art starts with the artist at home. Without the artist, there is no art...which makes art not accessible. Without the space to show work, artists and the audience can't connect... which makes art not accessible.
About me
Hello! My name is Krista aka strangeinnature. I am an artist here in Seattle (originally from Ga).I also run the #seapoleproject where I put free art on electric poles throughout the city. If you'd like to join in check out www.seapoleproject.com . There are also free resource downloads to help you get started. Both of these projects stem from one of my core values, which is 'art accessibility'. I know I don't catch everything, and I'm really sorry for that. I do my very best! If there's something urgent, feel free to reach out.Finally, if you ever see me out & about somewhere, please say hi 👋

Other Resource Sites
Other Resources
Vending Supplies Checklist
It's not always easy to remember everything you need to bring to a market, and if it's your first time, you may not know what to bring at all. Alleviate some stress with this free checklist. It accounts for weather, time of day/year, and even personal care items you may need.
Newsletter sign-up Sheet
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Free Downloads
Vending Supplies Checklist
It's not always easy to remember everything you need to bring to a market, and if it's your first time, you may not know what to bring at all. Alleviate some stress with this free checklist. It accounts for weather, time of day/year, and even personal care items you may need.
Newsletter sign-up Sheet
Print this simple newsletter sign-up sheet as many times as you need it!
This is one of the number one things I forget to bring the most when I go to any event. The ZIP folder below contains the same sheet as a PNG, a text Doc, and a PDF. Let me know if any changes are needed.
More coming soon!
Protips
Always get a Gallery Commission Form / Art Release Form
If you are hanging your work at a gallery, or a business (coffee shop, restaurant, etc) it's important to fill out (digitally or physically) a gallery commissions form. These forms protect both parties from any confusion upon sales. Never show your work at a gallery or anywhere that doesn't require one! They can screw you over real bad and you would have no proof of what they owe you.
How to know if a market is 'right' for you
When it comes to choosing a market, I know it's easy to look at the vendor fees and decide, but for me, it's a lot deeper than that. I also consider things like:
How long is the event? $40 for a 3-hour event, as opposed to $40 for one that may last 5 hours, is something to consider. Not just that, but the times themselves. Is the 3-hour one on a Friday night as opposed to a Sunday morning? If you know your audience isn't going to be awake in the mornings or is less likely to be walking around in the evenings, then choose an event that works for you and your customers.
Does the coordinator provide anything? This can be from tangible things like having tables (canopies, etc) already set up and included in the vending fee, to digital things like advertising the event or you and your work specifically. I will sometimes go for a more expensive market if it includes extra things I'd otherwise have to figure out how to transport.
The cost of getting you, all of your supplies, and inventory there.
Your hourly wage. You gotta be the one standing there making your sales, talking that retail game, handling customer service, and answering random questions that only you know the answers to. It's time away from creating, or maybe the event is happening on your "day off". These are things to think about when determining if a market was successful and if there was profit.
Tips on how to find opportunities outside of this website
Follow the accounts followed by the OpenCallsSeattle Instagram account.
Follow Instagram hashtags such as #seattleartcall #callforartseattle #seattleartscene #seattleartwalk #pioneersquareartwalk (replace pioneersquare with your preferred neighborhood) #firstthursdayartwalk (replace day with your preferred neighborhood) #seattleartist #seattleartgalleryopencall #seattleblockparty #slublockparty (replace slu with your preferred neighborhood)
Check out resource sites like Seattle Artists, Seattle Office of Arts & CultureUse algorithms!
Seriously. I knew the way advertising works on many social media sites and with Google has to do with the searches you make, as well as the things you like and share. So, the next time you're on a search engine that you know sells your data (ha), then search terms like these: Seattle Art Walks, Seattle Open Calls, PNW Open Calls, PNW art opportunities, and grants for artists in Seattle.
Galleries and studios
Name | Neighborhood | Website | Hours | Space Type |
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Planet Art | Ballard | LEARN MORE | Appointment Only | Private studio and online blog with thoughtful commentary about real world problems by Alice Dubiel |
Base Camp Studios 1 | Belltown | LEARN MORE | Fridays 2 pm - 6 pm, Weekends 12 - 4 pm | Gallery space and artist studios |
Slip Gallery | Belltown | LEARN MORE | Hours determined by the exhibition showing | |
WOW Gallery | Belltown | LEARN MORE | Thursday - Saturdays 12 - 7 pm / Sunday 12 - 6 pm | |
The Pratt Art Center | Central District | LEARN MORE | 8:30 am - 10 pm | A nonprofit that provides access to the transformative power of artistic expression through an inclusive community, culture of learning, and specially equipped studios. |
Art Stall Gallery | Downtown | LEARN MORE | Monday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm | Original works from PNW artists |
Base Camp Studios 2 | Downtown | LEARN MORE | ||
Gallery Mack | Downtown | LEARN MORE | Wednesday - Saturday 11 am - 5 pm | Ceramics / Pottery |
Patricia Rovzar | Gallery Downtown | LEARN MORE | Tuesday - Saturday 11 am - 5 pm | |
Ghost Gallery | Downtown | LEARN MORE | Wednesday 12 pm - 7 pm, Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm | Gallery of rotating local art |
Frye Art Museum | First Hill | LEARN MORE | Wednesday - Sunday 11 am- 5 pm | Free art museum showcasing current and upcoming contemporary artists |
Equinox Studios | Georgetown | LEARN MORE | ||
Fogue Studios and Gallery | Georgetown | LEARN MORE | Thursday - Sunday 12 - 5 pm | |
Fish Bowl Gallery | Lower Queen Anne | LEARN MORE | Varies | Art gallery, private spaces, classes, and workshops |
The Vera Project | Lower Queen Anne | LEARN MORE | Varies | A music venue, screen print shop, recording studio, art gallery, and safe space for radical self-expression |
Artx Contemporary | Pioneer Square | LEARN MORE | Tuesday - Saturday 11 am - 540pm | contemporary art by regional, national and international artists |
Chatwin Arts | Pioneer Square | LEARN MORE | Wedsday - Saturday 113-am - 530pm | |
57 Briscayne | Pioneer Square | LEARN MORE | ? | Art Center with private studios. |
CoCA | Pioneer Square | LEARN MORE | Thurs - Sat 11 am - 4 pm | Cotemporary art gallery |
CORE Gallery | Pioneer Square | LEARN MORE | Wed - Sat 12 - 6 pm | Contemporary local art gallery |
Davidson Galleries | Pioneer Square | [LEARN MORE]() | ||
Foster/White Gallery | Pioneer Square | [LEARN MORE]() | ||
Gallery 4Culture | Pioneer Square | [LEARN MORE]() | ||
Gallery 110 | Pioneer Square | [LEARN MORE]() | ||
Glasshouse Studio | Pioneer Square | [LEARN MORE]() | ||
Gray Sky Gallery | Pioneer Square | [LEARN MORE]() | ||
Christian Grestvad Gallery | Pioneer Square | [LEARN MORE]() | ||
Lynn Hanson Gallery | Pioneer Square | [LEARN MORE]() | ||
J. Rinehart Gallery | Pioneer Square | [LEARN MORE]() | ||
The Metropole | Pioneer Square | LEARN MORE | ???? | A Nonprofit Center for Communities of Color 'The Metropole is a place where organizations, art, events and cultures converge, uplift and inspire.' |
Shift Gallery | Pioneer Square | [LEARN MORE]() | ||
Stonington Gallery | Pioneer Square | [LEARN MORE]() | ||
Women Painters of WA | Pioneer Square | [LEARN MORE]() | ||
Stephanie Hargrave Studio | Pioneer Square | [LEARN MORE]() | ||
The Seattle Light Room | University District | LEARN MORE | Thursday - 11-4 Friday 12-5 Sat 9 am -2 pm | Photography |
Henry Art Gallery | University District | [LEARN MORE]() | ||
Jack Straw Gallery | University District | LEARN MORE | Mon - 10 am -530 pm (appointment recommended) | |
Alki Arts | West Seattle | LEARN MORE | Wedsesday - Sunday 12 pm - 6 pm | local affordable original art (contemporary paintings and ceramics) |
Nepantla Cultural Arts Gallery | White Center | LEARN MORE | Thursday - Sunday 12 pm - 6 pm |
Galleries and studios
Business Name | Neighborhood | Website | Business Type |
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Sky Printing | West Seattle | Click to visit their site | Digital Printing |
Choke Print Shop | SODO | Click to visit their site | Shirt Printing |
Alpha Graphics | Uptown | Click to visit their site | Digital Printing |
Perfect Print and Copy | Capitol Hill | Click to visit their site | Digital Printing |
Zebra Print and Copy | Pioneer Square | Click to visit their site | Digital Printing |
Seattle Design and Print | Downtown | Click to visit their site | Digital Printing |
Girlie Press | Capitol Hill | Click to visit their site | Digital Printing, Shirt Printing |
Art Walks, Fairs, and Block Parties
Event | Neighborhood | Hours | When | Website |
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Ballard Art Walk | Ballard | 7 pm - 9 pm | Second Saturdays / Monthly | Learn More |
Beacon Hill Arts Street Fair | Beacon Hills | 10 am - 4 pm | Second Saturdays / Summertime | Learn More |
Belltown Art Walk | Belltown | 5 pm - 8 pm | Second Fridays / Monthly | Learn More |
Capitol Hill Art Walk | Capitol Hill | 5 PM - 8 PM | Second Thursdays / Monthly | Learn More |
Central District Art Walk | Central District | 6 PM - 9 PM | First Fridays | Learn More |
Chinatown-ID Block Party | Chinatown International District | 3 PM - 9 PM | varies | Learn More |
Central District Art Walk | Central District | ??? | First Fridays / monthly | Learn More |
Fremont Sunday Market | Fremont | 10 am - 4 pm | Sundays /Weekly | Learn More |
Fremont Art Walk | Fremont | 5 pm - 8 pm | First Fridays/ Monthly | Learn More |
Georgetown Art (Attack) Walk | Georgetown | 12 PM - 10 PM | Second Saturdays / Monthly | Learn More |
Georgetown Flea Market | Georgetown | 10 AM - 4 PM | First Saturdays/ Monthly | Learn More |
Downtown Seattle Art Walk | Downtown | 5 pm- 8 pm | Fourth Fridays / Monthly | Learn More |
Jamfest | Chinatown International District | 5 pm - 8 pm | Third Fridays / Summertime | Learn More |
Leschi Art Walk & Street Fair | Leschi | 10 pm - 6 pm | Yearly / varies | Learn More |
Madison Park Art Walk | Madison Park | 3 pm - 9 pm | Yearly / varies | Learn More |
Magnolia Art (Experience) Walk | Magnolia | GONE | ??? | Learn More |
Mercer Island Art Walk | Mercer Island | 5 PM - 8 PM | First Fridays / Monthly | Learn More |
On the Block | Capitol Hill | 1 pm - 7 pm | Second Saturdays / Summer - Fall | Learn More |
Phinney Ridge Art Walk | Phinney Ridge | 5 pm - 8 pm | Second Thursdays / Monthly | Learn More |
Pioneer Square Art Walk | Pioneer Square | 1 am - 4 pm | Second Saturdays/ Monthly | Learn More |
SODO Flea Market | SODO | 10 AM - 4 PM | Second Saturdays / Monthly | Learn More |
South Lake Union Block Party | South Lake Union | 11 AM - 10 PM | Varies / yearly in the summertime | Learn More |
Uptown Art Walk | Uptown | 5 PM - 8 PM | Second Thursdays / Monthly | Learn More |
University District Art Walk | University District | 5 PM - 8 PM | Third Fridays / Monthly | Learn More |
Walk the Block Art Festival | Central District | 10 pm - 4 pm | Varies / Yearly | Learn More |
Wallingford Art Walk | Wallingford | 5 pm - 8 pm | Second Wednesdays/MONTHLY SPRING - SUMMER | Learn More |
West Seattle Art Walk | West Seattle | 5 pm - 8 pm | Second Thursdays / Monthly | Learn More |
White Center Block Party | White Center | 11 am - Midnight | Varies / Yearly | Learn More |
Submissions
If you're a space owner, event organizer, deal with grants, or any other type of opportunity, and I've forgotten you, please reach out below.
If you're anyone with questions, comments, concerns, or general suggestions please continue below :)
Thank you
Open Calls Seattle is a one-person project, so things do get overlooked.So thank you for sending in your thoughts, event, business, or any other resource you might have just sent my way.