First Fridays - Artist & Maker Application

(Please read carefully—many processes have changed!)

First Fridays hosted by the Crossroads Community Association & Art Garden KC!

When: First Fridays (April - October)
Where: Baltimore & Wyandotte, from 18th St. to Southwest Blvd. (Next to Mildred's Coffee) 

Official Market Hours: 5–9 p.m.*
Load-in: 3:30–4:45 p.m.
Load-out: 9–10 p.m.
*To honor First Friday tradition—Alley & Sidewalk Vendors ONLY may set up anytime between 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at their discretion (shopper traffic picks up around 5 p.m.)

*Street closures go up around 3:00 p.m., just before our official load-in window begins at 3:30 p.m. Vendors will not be able to drive onto 19th Street once the closures are in place. Canopy vendors on 19th Street must set-up between 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Booth Fees:

• Reserved Street Space: 10x10ft Canopy Spot – $50/date + 7.6% processing fee
• Reserved Alley Space: 6ft Table Spot – $25/date + 7.6% processing fee
• Day-Of Entries: 6ft Table Spot – $35/date (no pre-application required | spaces are first-come, first-serve)

Application open to handcrafted artisans, fine artists & art-related services (henna, face/body painters, caricature artists, etc.).
ALL applicants must live within 50 miles of Kansas City to support local creatives.

Booth Details:

• 10x10' Street Spaces:
  Curated due to limited space—vendors selected based on professionalism, experience, booth presentation, quality, and product/service type.
  Vendors must provide their own 10x10' canopy, 20–30lb weights per leg, chairs, tables, tablecloths, displays.
  
  

• 6ft Alley Spaces:
  Open to ALL handcrafted vendors! Novices welcome & encouraged :)
  Vendors must bring their own table, chairs, tablecloths, displays.
  5'x10' canopies permitted in alleys & sidewalks.

Please carefully complete this application, selecting all dates you'd like to RESERVE.
Once approved, your card on file will be charged in full to secure your space(s) for the season.

If applying month-to-month, the application stays open—log in anytime to edit and add dates (await re-approval, card charged upon approval).

All approved vendors receive booth number, QR check-in code & vendor instructions upon approval.

First Friday Tradition & Day-Of Entry Option:
To ensure inclusion of vendors with limited access to tech, digital funds, or scheduling certainty—Day-Of entry is available for limited 6ft Alley/Sidewalk Spots.

• No pre-application required. Simply show up, check-in at AGKC Info Booth and we'll help you find a spot indicated in yellow on the event map. 
• $35 booth fee collected by AGKC staff day-of (cash/card accepted).
• Spots are first-come, first-serve.
  Please share this memo with artist friends who may lack internet access, etc.

Additional Notes:

• ALL Vendors: We strongly recommend a cart, wagon, or friends to help transport supplies.
  No designated parking or loading dock. Public parking only, at your discretion.
  
  

• Special Requests:
  Want a specific booth # or to be near a friend?
  Indicate in Special Request section—no guarantees, but we’ll try!
  Full season applicants more likely to be accommodated.
  
  

• Live Art encouraged!
  Shoppers LOVE engaging with artists creating live—feel free to paint or create on-site!
  
  

Important:
Art Garden KC applications are hosted via Eventeny.com ONLY—never a fee to apply.
Beware of social media scams/imposters.
For questions AFTER reviewing the attached Rules & Regulations (Related Files section), email: hello@artgardenkc.org or message us through this platform.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

• Credit/debit card info is required to apply; charges are only made if your application is approved.
• Cancellations must be emailed (hello@artgardenkc.org) or sent via Eventeny at least 14 days before your scheduled date to receive a full refund.
• Vendors must stay from open to close; notify on-site AGKC staff in emergencies.
• Event is rain or shine. No refunds for cancellations due to severe weather or external factors.

Product Limitations

• Open to handcrafted artisans, fine artists, and art-related services (henna, face/body painters, caricature artists, etc.).
• Applicants must live within 50 miles of Kansas City.
• Art depicting nudity must be tasteful with artistic merit; explicit sexual acts are not allowed. Questionable items may be removed.
• No unaltered trademarked, logo’d, or licensed images/products. Alterations must distinguish designs from originals.
• No manufactured or resell items.
• No alcohol sales.
• Baked goods or shelf-stable food vendors must list ingredients and post signage noting preparation in a non-commercial kitchen.

Property Damage

Art Garden Kansas City LLC, Crossroads Community Association, and their affiliates are not liable for loss or damage to property.
Vendors are responsible for their own liability insurance (not required).

By applying, you acknowledge reading, understanding, and agreeing to the full Rules & Regulations in the attached document. For questions or to request the document, email hello@artgardenkc.org.

Thank you for helping us meet Art Garden KC and venue guidelines while keeping events safe, organized, and family-friendly!