Weekends on Wall

In 2016 the City of Spokane redeveloped the block of Wall Street between Main Ave and Spokane Falls Blvd to be used as a “Festival Street” for community events. The Downtown Spokane Partnership is excited to present opportunities for the community to be able to use the public space to enrich our lives and share culture. See below for opportunities to take advantage of this space at little to no cost.

About

In summer 2023, DSP Staff are piloting weekend activations by sponsoring the weekend closure of Wall Street to make it available to groups, artists, musicians and associations for a variety of activations within a loose framework.

See below for details of specific activities and dates. Wall Street activations are designed to create a positive image of Downtown Spokane, enhance the community at large; support local artists, makers and craftspeople; showcase our region's diverse cultural communities; and expose adults and children to a wide array of fun and engaging education opportunities.

Event vendors and organizations wishing to operate on Wall Street in downtown must be approved and placed on the “Wall Street Vendor Registration” (WSVR) list, which is reviewed on an annual basis. Vendors are responsible for using Wall Street in accordance with the criteria described in the WSVR Program.

WSVR Overview

Friday Night Live

Space is limited to one Food Truck and one musician/band each Friday. Interested vendors should complete the Wall Street Vendor Registration and Wall Street Sign-up. If approved you will receive an email with your approved date(s) and instructions. Applicants will be reviewed and approved on a first come first served basis.

Friday Night Live runs Fridays, 5:00pm to 8:30pm, starting July 14 through end of August. Availability for one musician and one food vendor. Musicians are eligible for a stipend of $150, and may solicit tips.

Friday Night Live Sign-Up

TERMS

  • Downtown Spokane will provide space and promotion.
  • Downtown Spokane cannot guarantee attendance or sales.
  • Communication regarding any cancellation should occur by noon the preceding Wednesday (12:00pm).
  • Musicians must bring their own equipment and power cables. Downtown Spokane will provide power and a stage.
  • Food Trucks are required to submit a deposit of $25 (per artist) to reserve space. Deposits will be refunded following the completion of the program in September. Vendors who fail to appear on any of their selected dates without 48-hour notice will forfeit their deposit.

Summer Saturdays

Saturday’s are for learning, be it cultural experiences, movement, dance, arts and crafts, science, sport, and more. DSP event coordinators will be on hand to make Wall Street accessible for a variety of community demand activities.

Summer Saturdays run 10:00am to 5:00pm, starting July 22 through end of August and is available to community groups, cultural associations, clubs, fitness instructors and more to use within those hours. Food Trucks and musicians may also schedule a space, there is no musician stipend for Saturdays.

Summer Saturdays Sign-Up

TERMS

  • Wall Street is a public space open to the entire community. Downtown Spokane reserves the right to remove items which may be sensitive in nature and not appropriate for younger audiences.
  • Downtown Spokane will provide space, and promotion. Tents and Tables are available for a small rental fee.
  • Participating groups must bring their own supplies.
  • Groups are expected to stay with their property during the duration of the event. Downtown Spokane will have staff on hand to assist with monitoring not to exceed fifteen minutes.
  • Set-up should be complete by a half hour before the indicated start time.
  • Downtown Spokane will not be responsible for any damage or loss of property.
  • Exhibitors are responsible for their own parking.
  • Communication regarding any cancellation should occur by noon the preceding Thursday (12:00pm).

Sunday Art Mart

The Sunday Art Mart is available to artists and crafters who are selling original works created by the applying artist. Multi-level sales and franchise sellers will not be considered for participation. Examples of acceptable handmade and original wares: Painting, Ceramics, Digital Art, Drawing, Glass, Metal Works, Photography, Sculpture, Wood, Jewelry, Fiber arts.

Space is limited to up to 10 artist booths per Sunday, one musician, and two food vendors. Interested artists and artisans should complete the online WSVR form and sign-up for selected dates. Applicants will be reviewed and approved on a first come first served basis. A stipend of $250, plus tips, is available to approved musicians.

Sunday Art Mart Sign-Up

CONSIDERATIONS

We consider the following: Quality of work, Are there similar artists already participating? Strength of reputation. Does your participation encourage other artists to participate? Do you have a following?

  • While selling of items is encouraged the primary goal of Art Mart is to showcase local and emerging artists and build collaboration among local artists and crafters. It is preferred that whenever possible participants be creating throughout the event and engage with fellow exhibiters and visitors.
  • Downtown Spokane cannot guarantee attendance or sales.
  • Limited power is available on site. Please note any power needs in your application.

TERMS

  • The location of SAM is a public space open to the entire community. Downtown Spokane reserves the right to remove an artist displaying items which may be sensitive in nature and not appropriate for younger audiences.
  • Downtown Spokane will provide a 10’ x 10’ space, and promotion. Participating artists must bring their own tables, tents, easels or displays.
  • Participants must come prepared with a reasonable number of items to be made available for sale OR the intention of creating on demand.
  • Each artist is responsible for their own sales and should come prepared with a mobile point of sale processor or appropriate cash change.
  • Those who live and work in Washington State who gross over $12,000 a year from art-making activities or generate income from the retail sale of their art must obtain a business license from the state. If you are selling art as a business, you must have a business license through the City of Spokane. Exhibitors falling into either of these categories must provide Downtown Spokane with business license numbers.
  • Set-up should be complete by 11:30am and tear down should not happen before 4:00pm.
  • Downtown Spokane will not be responsible for any damage or loss of Art Work or property.
  • Artists are expected to stay with their booth during the duration of the event. Downtown Spokane will have staff on hand to watch your booth for a duration not to exceed fifteen minutes.
  • Exhibitors are responsible for their own parking.
  • Communication regarding any cancellation should occur by noon the preceding Friday (12:00pm). Late cancellations and no-shows without reasonable cause will forfeit their $25 deposit and may be prohibited from future participation in the Sunday Art Mart.

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