Application Requirements

Thank you for your interest in applying to join us at the St. Johns Art Walk as a vendor or business! Artists/Creators/Vendors will have a separate application form than the brick-and-mortar businesses who will participate, so be sure to select the correct application. Applications open April 13th. For those early birds who like to be prepared, here are application details for you to expect when applications open:

  • business name

  • contact info

  • where you work/reside in Portland (St. Johns neighbors will be prioritized but nearby residents will be considered too)

  • website address (optional)

  • social media handles (optional)

  • product/business description

  • display details

  • merchandise price range

  • 3 high quality photos of your merchandise in .jpeg or .png format - applications without photos will not be reviewed

  • what you’d like to donate to the raffle (optional)

  • application fee (BIPOC/LGBTQ+ scholarships available)

Additional Info for Artists/Creators

  • Applicants will be reviewed by a committee.

  • Accepted applicants will be matched to a participating business with booth space inside or in front.

  • If a vendor is invited to the art walk by a participating business and wish to be paired together, there will be opportunity to make note of that in the application.

  • A $20 fee will be collected from each accepted applicant. The fee goes towards printing & marketing costs. (BIPOC/LGBTQ+ scholarships available)

  • Your information will be included in marketing for the event.

  • Artists/Creators are responsible to supply their own tables, tents, chairs, and whatever else your display requires.

  • When you are matched with a business, you will need to connect with them yourself about electrical outlets etc. if needed.

Additional Info for Businesses

  • Businesses must be on Lombard between New York and Richmond

  • If a vendor is invited to the art walk by a participating business and wish to be paired together, there will be opportunity to make note of that in the application.

  • We are asking for a $30 donation for printing & marketing costs

  • Your information will be included in marketing for the event.

  • You may specifically invite artists, but they still must fill out an artist/creator application form and pay the $20 accepted applicant fee.

Timeline

April 13: artist and business applications open

May 25: applications due

June 1: acceptance notifications sent out

June 15: booth payments due