SPARK! Vendors
For more information about the SPARK! market, please visit the main SPARK! market page.
SPARK! will have a number of producer-only art and food vendors, as well as local businesses including a special “Meet Your Neighbor” booth. Businesses that will be considered are those that bring a unique product to the area community.
Artists are welcome to propose interactive projects that are contained solely in their booth space, either combined with or instead of a “seller space”. This is your chance to experiment in a market and to explore your own work with the public and inspire others and yourself!
In this venue, you are selling your goods, making new connections and inspiring each other. We will be working hard on making the market fun so we have return visitors each month!
Sign up for the SPARK! vendor email list to receive updates.
SPARK! – Not Your Usual Market
Community, Creativity and Conversation
First Sunday of the Month: May – November, 2026
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
2700 Art Space (2700 South Nelson Street, Arlington, Virginia 22206)
Partially constructed shade structure at 2700 Art Space
Vendor Application Timeline
Vendor applications will be reviewed and scheduled in two rounds, one for the May to August market dates and one for the September to November market dates.
Applications for September to November market dates will be available on Wednesday, May 27.
May to August Market Dates
Applications due: Monday, March 9
Selected Vendors Notification: Wednesday, March 18
Vendor Acceptance Due: Wednesday, March 25
September to November Market Dates
Applications open: Wednesday, May 20
Applications due: Wednesday, June 24
Selected Vendors Notification: Thursday, July 9
Vendor Acceptance Due: Wednesday, July 15
Vendor Market Information and Rules
Artist and Goods Vendor Market Information and Rules(PDF, 55KB)
Food Vendor Market Information and Rules(PDF, 79KB)
Market Dates:
All dates are on a Sunday from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
- May 3, 2026
- June 7
- July 5
- August 2
- September 6
- October 4
- November 8
Vendor FAQ
What goods can I sell at the market?
SPARK! will consider for inclusion all fine art and craft media including, but not limited to: clay, fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, paper, wood, original painting, drawing, photography, books, postcards and stickers with your artwork represented, zines, sculpture, fiber art, digital, and mixed media, original bath products, original candles and original scented products. If you an artist and you mass produce an item, the item has to be unique to your artwork or design. There will be space for you to explain your process in the application.
Can I sell food at the market?
Yes! We accept applications from vendors selling prepackaged foods (baked goods, salsa, roasted nuts, etc.) or food for people to eat immediately (e.g. food trucks/carts, booths selling prepared or cooked food).
Food vendors will need to be licensed with Arlington County (either currently or follow steps to get a permit for this event), and provide a certificate of insurance. Read more about the rules and requirements for food vendors(PDF, 79KB) .
How much does it cost to be a vendor at SPARK!?
Vending space is free for this first year pilot program (2026).
What is provided in a booth space? What do I need to bring?
Each vendor or vendor team will be assigned a 10’ by 10’ space. Vendors must provide a 10’ by 10’ tent with weights, tables, display items, and all point-of-sale equipment. We request that all vendors display the name of their booth in a prominent place, either on a backdrop or table. There are a limited number of tents available for new time vendors and limited space for food trucks and food carts.
I would like to share a booth with someone. Can I do that?
You can share a booth with a partner, but both vendors must go through the application process as individual vendors.
How do I find information about the day-of (set-up/take-down, parking, contact information, etc.)?
Vendor information will be emailed approximately a week prior to each event with specific details including booth assignments.
What happens if the event is cancelled due to weather or other reasons?
If the market is cancelled, all vendors will be contacted via email by 10pm on Saturday if cancelled in advance, or by 6am on Sunday if cancelled due to weather or other unforeseeable reasons.
What do I need to apply?
You will need to submit contact and business information, details about your products/project, and marketing materials for if you are chosen (social media & website links, and at least 3 promo images).
Who do I contact if I have more questions?
For additional information or questions regarding the application process or the market in general, please contact the market manager, Cynthia Connolly, at cconnolly@arlingtonva.us.