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UCU Frequently Asked Questions -- Vendors

What's the deal with swag?
As stated in the vendor application, each crafter is responsible for donating at least one item that is suitable for our swag bags. Swag donations should have a total value of $25. Whether that means a number of smaller contributions or a single valuable piece is up to you, but remember that the more items you donate, the more people your work will reach!

Please note: discount coupons or gift certificates are welcome as accessory to your swag, but may not be your only contribution. We want customers to walk away with a bag full of tangible goodies that they can see and touch!

Please send all swag bag donations by Friday November 16th, 2007 to the following address:

What is the exact location of the event?
The Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, at the Seattle Center.
305 Harrison Street
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 684-7200
Directions can be accessed at this link.

What is the parking situation?
On-street parking is available (though often metered) on the streets surrounding the Seattle Center, but is limited. There is a parking garage directly across the street from the main doors through which you will be loading where you can remain parked all day.

Will there be overnight security?
There will be security guards manning the doors to the Exhibition Hall during all hours of the show. Additionally, the Hall will be locked and secured overnight, so there is no need to pack up your booth or take your merchandise home with you Saturday night.

How early can I come and set up on the day of the show?
Vendor check-in is at 9:00 am on Saturday, December 1st. All vendors are responsible for supplying their own tables, chairs, and displays. Vendors will not be allowed in before 9:00.

Load-in will take place exclusively through the main Exhibition Hall doors, from Mercer Street. There is a ramp that leads down to these doors from street level, making the front entrance fully accessible with a dolly or hand cart.

Take down begins at 5:00pm on Sunday, December 2nd, directly after the show ends. Vendors will not be allowed to take down their booths before 5:00. All take-down should be completed by 7:00pm.

Will there be food available during the show?
The concession stand (inside the Exhibition Hall) will be open during show hours, providing coffee and snacks. Additionally, there is a food court in the Center House which is a short walk from the Hall, and various cafés, restaurants, and a grocery store in the surrounding blocks.

UCU Frequently Asked Questions -- Applicants

What are the criteria for becoming a vendor?
All work must be original and handcrafted. Commercially purchased or imported items are not acceptable. We are a juried show which ensures quality and diversity of product.

What happens if I'm not accepted as a vendor?
In the event that you are not accepted to be in the show, all application fees will be returned and refunded in full. If you paid via PayPal, the funds will simply reverse back into your account; if you paid via check, we will return these checks at no cost to you.

Can I share a booth with someone?
Yes, we will be accepting applications for booth shares this year, however these are available for the 10x10 booth sizes only, and a maximum of 2 businesses may share a booth. Each business will need to fill out their own application complete with contact information and a detailed description of their product, accompanied by pictures. Furthermore, there will still only be one listing, press kit, and any additional perks per booth, even if it is occupied by multiple vendors. (For larger groups that have been accepted in the past, please e-mail us personally to discuss your booth situation.)

Can I send digital pictures or the URL of my website along with my application instead of pictures?
No, only hard copy pictures of your work will be accepted. This is for ease in reviewing the applications and is in your best interest as it gives us all a better idea of what your product looks like.

I don't have a Seattle City Business License, but I do have a UBI. Is this good enough?
No, your UBI is not the same as the Seattle City Business License. While you need a UBI to conduct business in Washington State, you also need a Seattle City Business License to conduct business within the city of Seattle, and both numbers are required on the application. However, if you do not plan on obtaining a Seattle City Business License for 2007, UCU will provide general coverage for unlicensed vendors-this will cost an additional $10 per person, to be paid at the time of application.

Aside from a booth space, what perks do I receive by being a vendor with UCU?
UCU vendors will have their business name and website listed on the UCU "Vendor Links" page for almost a full year, as well as inclusion of their business name and booth location in the UCU programs-a new addition this year!

What is swag?
Swag is a sample of your product and creativity that you as a vendor donate to the show. Although the swag bags are exciting party favors for our fans who come to the show (and last year created such excitement that there were hundreds of people lined up around the corner before doors opened in the morning!), they are also a great marketing tool for you as a vendor to use in getting your business name out to the public and enticing them to come to your booth for more!

If accepted as a vendor, your swag donation will be due no later than November 16, and should be worth no less than $25 (retail value, not cost to you). This may be one item, or multiple small items, but must be something that represents what you as a vendor will be selling in your booth. Keep in mind this is only a minimum requirement and vendors are welcome to submit as much swag as they would like!

However, if you really do not want to make your own swag, there will be an option this year of instead contributing $25 along with your application, which will go towards the purchase of additional swag and swag accessories to be included in our world-famous swag bags.

Will I have access to electricity at my booth?
No, there is no way for us to guarantee access to an electrical outlet from your booth. If your display requires additional lighting or energy, please come prepared with an alternate source for power.

I sent in pictures of my work when I applied for the show last year. Do I need to send them in again?
Yes. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause but we do need hardcopies of all artists' work, attached with the application or sent separately if you decide to email the app. This ensures that we have easily visible examples of your work during the jurying process (which is of benefit to you as an applicant as well!) and that we have a sample of your most up-to-date stuff. We do not necessarily hang on to these pictures from year to year so if you would like them returned to you after we have chosen the vendors please include materials for us to use in doing so.

What's all this talk about a fashion show?
Urban Craft Uprising's fashion show promises to once again be a smashin' hit! This year to help highlight the participating indie clothing and accessory designers, the following elements will be provided in the fashion show which will take place both days of the event this year by popular request:

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