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General

  • SEABA’s South End Art Hop started as a way to showcase local talents (featured in an old train car!) and has grown to over 125 locations featuring thousands of pieces of artwork with countless activities indoors and out for all ages. The community arts festival takes place over three days in September every year, the weekend after Labor Day, and is located over 1.5 miles along Pine Street and surrounding areas in the South End Arts District in Burlington, Vermont.

  • Art Hop takes place on the weekend after Labor Day each year.

    The 2026 South End Art Hop takes place September 11, 12, & 13

  • For 34 years, Art Hop has brought people together in Burlington to celebrate art, creativity, and community over the weekend following Labor Day. This year, Art Hop’s opening day coincides with the beginning of Rosh Hashanah at sundown, with the holiday continuing throughout the weekend.

    We recognize that this overlap will prevent some members of our Jewish community from participating in portions of Art Hop. We acknowledge that this is a meaningful conflict, and also want our neighbors to know how much we will miss seeing them over the weekend. SEABA Curated art exhibitions are on display online at seaba.com/shop and in person for up to three months. 

    To our friends and neighbors observing Rosh Hashanah, we wish you and your families a sweet, peaceful, and meaningful new year.

  • As Art Hop begins on September 11, we want to acknowledge those who lost their lives 25 years ago and the ways in which the events of September 11, 2001, forever changed our country and the lives of so many.

    Twenty-five years later, we gather together as a community, as we have each year at Art Hop, in good times and in hard ones.

  • The entire South End Arts District takes community safety seriously. Follow any posted signage on mask wearing and capacities. Utilize hand-sanitizing stations or bring your own. If you are not feeling well or have been in contact with someone with COVID-19, please stay home.

    You can stay up to date on Vermont Health alerts and advisories here.

    You may enjoy all SEABA exhibitions online, and curated exhibitions are on view for up to three months should you wish to avoid the crowds during Art Hop weekend.

Participating in Art Hop

  • There are many ways to participate in Art Hop!

    Artists and businesses with a South End bricks-and-mortar location will want to sign up for an Art Hop Site Listing on the map.

    Artists who want to showcase their artwork through a SEABA curated site, may register to exhibit up to 4 pieces of artwork to be shown throughout historic buildings in the South End Arts District. SEABA installs, labels, and sells the work for you on an online shop page!

    Artists may participate in the South End Art Hop Juried Show by submitting images of up to two pieces of artwork to compete for awards and prize money.

    Artists may register to vend at the outdoor Saturday Market during Art Hop weekend.

    Supporting Members can get in touch at outreach@seaba.com to discuss different ways to participate.

    Businesses may sponsor the South End Art Hop and take part in customized programming. Email director@seaba.com for more information.

    Food Vendors may apply for consideration to be part of the event!

    Attendees, you are the reason for the event! Pick up an Art Hop Program in the Seven Days on September 9th to plan your weekend! It’s free to attend, though donations are encouraged!

  • You can find the Art Hop registration page here

    Access to South End Art Hop registration is a SEABA member benefit; you need to be a member at the time of registration AND at the time of Art Hop in order to participate. You will be asked to log in before registering. If you have any questions about your membership, contact outreach@seaba.com. Not a member yet? Join here.

    The deadline for registration is July 31st.

    If you see a “Not applicable” message on the Art Hop registration page:
    1. Go to the “manage your account” page (and log in if necessary)
    2. Click on the “upgrade” button. Follow prompts to upgrade from a courtesy account to an Artist or Business Membership.
    3. Return to the Art Hop registration page to register for Art Hop.

  • Thank you for joining SEABA! If you would like to take part in Art Hop (we hope you will!) you must register separately to be an Art Hop Site, to take part in the juried show, or to participate in other ways.

  • There is no application process for Art Hop (or for SEABA membership), and we welcome your participation! Be sure to register by the July 31st deadline.

    Exceptions include the Juried Show (all are welcome to enter; a juror will select pieces to be shown at the SEABA Center), STRUT!, and food vendors, which are curated. The recipient of the residency program is also chosen by application.

  • Artists who don’t have a studio in the South End (and those who do!) can:

    • Take part in the juried show

    • Exhibit up to four pieces of art at a SEABA-curated site

    • Vend at our Saturday artists market

    • Apply to participate in STRUT!

    If you’d like to register for the juried show, exhibiting at a SEABA-curated site, or vending at the Artist Market, you can do that on the Art Hop registration page. Remember that you need to become a SEABA Artist Member in order to access Art Hop registration.

    In addition: Many artists and businesses who do have locations in the South End invite other artists in to exhibit/vend for Art Hop weekend. SEABA does not directly facilitate these partnerships, but we’re happy to see them happen!

    If you partner with a South End location, there are two ways to get listed in the Art Hop program:

    • When your location registers as an open-to-the-public Art Hop site, they can add a line listing for you. This will only include your name and medium. It does involve a small extra fee, so be sure to ask your location how they’d like to be reimbursed for that.

    • You can register separately as a site, at the location you’ve partnered with. This means that your contact information will also get listed, and that you’ll receive your own number on the Art Hop map. You’ll need to become a SEABA member, and then register as an Art Hop site on the Art Hop registration page.

    Please note: Any partnership of this kind needs to be clearly discussed with the host business/studio, and the guest artist needs explicit permission from the host. If there is any outdoor footprint or any use of hallway space, the guest artist also needs to check in with SEABA (in order to make sure that there's no conflict with Art Hop infrastructure, traffic patterns, food trucks, etc) and with all nearby businesses (to make sure that there's no conflict with their plans, or negative impact on their foot traffic, etc.)

  • We invite businesses from outside (and inside!) the South End to sponsor Art Hop! Contact director@seaba.com if you’d like to learn more.

    Partner with a South End business: Many businesses that do have locations in the South End invite other businesses to join them in the celebrations. Do you make tasty beverages? Perhaps a South End business or studio would love for you to offer a tasting sometime during Art Hop weekend. Do you make products that compliment another business’ wares? They might invite you in as a vendor. SEABA does not directly facilitate these partnerships, but we’re happy to see them happen!

    If you partner with a local business or artist, there are two ways to be sure you’re listed in the Art Hop program:

    • If you’re participating for most of the weekend, you’ll want to register as a site yourself. This means that your contact information will also get listed, and that you’ll receive your own number on the Art Hop map. You’ll need to become a SEABA member, and then register as an Art Hop site on the Art Hop registration page.

    • If you’re only participating for a short period of time, the location you’re partnering with can register as a site and then list your portion of the event as an Art Hop happening.

    Please note: Any partnership of this kind needs to be clearly discussed with the host business/studio, and the guest business needs explicit permission from the host. If there is any outdoor footprint or any use of hallway space, the guest business also needs to check in with SEABA (in order to make sure that there's no conflict with Art Hop infrastructure, traffic patterns, food trucks, etc) and with all nearby businesses (to make sure that there's no conflict with their plans, or negative impact on their foot traffic, etc.)

    Food vendors: If you’re a food vendor, we welcome you to apply to participate in Art Hop!

  • Kids Hop: Nonprofits (both in and out of the South End) that work with children and families may participate in Kids Hop on Saturday, September 12th from 9am to 2pm. We provide the space at the Farmers Market, and you provide the tent and free kids' activities. Contact outreach@seaba.com by July 31st to let us know if you're interested in participating this year. (Please note that participants in Kids Hop at the Farmers Market may not sell merchandise or other items, so as not to compete with the Farmers Market’s regular vendors.)

    Partner with a South End location: Artists and businesses with locations in the South End are sometimes open to sharing space with a local nonprofit. Do you have a volunteer or other supporter in the South End? Or does a South End artist’s work pair well with your cause? Check in with them to see if they might have space available. SEABA does not directly facilitate these partnerships, but we’re happy to see them happen!

    If you partner with a local business or artist, you can be listed in the Art Hop program as a site. This means that your contact information will also get listed, and that you’ll receive your own number on the Art Hop map. You’ll need to become a SEABA member, and then register as an Art Hop site on the Art Hop registration page by July 31st.

    Please note: Any partnership of this kind needs to be clearly discussed with the host business/studio, and the guest nonprofit needs explicit permission from the host. If there is any outdoor footprint or any use of hallway space, the guest nonprofit also needs to check in with SEABA (in order to make sure that there's no conflict with Art Hop infrastructure, traffic patterns, food trucks, etc) and with all nearby businesses (to make sure that there's no conflict with their plans, or negative impact on their foot traffic, etc.)

  • Many venues on Pine Street host events during Art Hop weekend. Reach out to the venue that you think you would be the best fit for and ask if they have applied for the correct permits by July 31 to be approved by the City in August.

    If you would like to work with the SEABA Center (during Art Hop, or any time of the year), please contact us via the appropriate event inquiry form, which you can find on this page.

  • It’s easy! First, register as an open-to-the-public site. Your confirmation email will include a link to SEABA’s South End calendar, where members can post (and update) upcoming events. When you register as a site, your Art Hop weekend event listings are included in the Hoppenings section of the program at no extra charge. (We reserve the right to edit event listings for length.) Be sure to post your event details by August 3rd, so that we can include it in the program.

  • Art Hop Sites can host a Kids Hop activity at their own location on Saturday, September 12th from 9am to 2pm. Post the activity on the SEABA Member Calendar using the link in your confirmation email (just like you would with any Art Hop "hoppening"), and we'll include it in the program. (We reserve the right to edit for space. Kids Hop activities are encouraged to be free.)

    Nonprofits (both in and out of the South End) that work with families and children may participate in Kids Hop at the Farmers Market on Saturday, September 12th from 9am to 2pm. We provide the space at the Farmers Market, and you provide the tent and free kids' activities. Contact outreach@seaba.com by July 31st to let us know if you're interested in participating this year. We ask that nonprofits hosting Kids Hop activities at the Farmers Market have a current SEABA Business/Organization Membership.

  • Refunds are available through July 1st. If you need to request a refund, please contact outreach@seaba.com.

    Art Hop registrations are non-transferable.

    Your Art Hop registration for a site listing, enhanced line listing, juried show, exhibiting at a SEABA-curated site, or vending at the Saturday Artists Market must match your SEABA member account. (Basic artist line listings - as an add-on to a site listing - may of course be for different artists.)

Art Hop Sites

  • As a registered Art Hop site, you’ll get a number on the Art Hop map, and we’ll list your address and website in the program that is printed as an insert in 35,000 copies of the Seven Days!

    If you’re hosting special events or promotions, we’ll list those, too. We’ll also provide a numbered Art Hop poster so folks can find your location. On top of all this, you’ll be helping to support Art Hop as a whole.

    (If you’ll have featured artists at your site, be sure to purchase artist line listings in addition to your site registration!)

    SEABA does not provide a location for Art Hop Sites. To register as an Art Hop site, you should either have a bricks-and-mortar space in the South End Arts District of Burlington, or have confirmed with a South End artist or business that you may use part of their space during Art Hop.

  • No, for basic artist line listings only the main site has to be a member in order to register. (Of course, we encourage artists to register as members. If they do, they'll receive all the year-round benefits of SEABA Artist Members.)

    For more information for collective members, see below.

  • As many as you want! You can purchase artist line listings for $10 each.

  • Email Kristen at outreach@seaba.com.

  • Many businesses work directly with local artists, or host an exhibit of artwork by staff members. Alternately, SEABA may be able to help curate artwork for your site, at SEABA’s discretion after a consultation meeting. A fee may be assessed. After registering as an Art Hop site, please complete this form to let us know this is something you’re interested in.

  • Your basic Art Hop registration fee for your collective will be $15. This will get your location, collective website, and Art Hop hours in the program, and you can add events to the Art Hop calendar of “Hoppenings.”

    Artists at your collective who join as SEABA Artist Members will be able to register themselves for Art Hop for only $10! They’ll receive an enhanced line listing (under your collective’s location/number) including their name, medium, and their website URL. They'll also receive all the year-round benefits of SEABA Artist Members.

    Alternately, you can register basic artist line listings (artist name and medium only) through your Collective Membership account for $10 each.

  • Art Hop hours are 5pm-10pm the Friday of Art Hop, 10am-10pm on Saturday, and 11am-4pm on Sunday. You may be open any or all of those hours, or even extend them and be open longer.

    Consider hosting a “Happening” (event) on Art Hop weekend. Art Hop sites can add these to the seaba.com calendar and, if posted by 8/3, we’ll include them in the Hoppenings section of the program.

    Promotions for Art Hop (and all year round) can be added to the SEABA member announcements page.

    Be sure to post about your plans and preparations for Art Hop, and tag us @seabavt on Instagram! We love to see Art Hop posts, and often share them to our stories!

Juried Show

  • An outside juror, typically from New York or Vermont, is selected to review all submissions online. They will create a “juror’s selection” to be showcased in person at the SEABA Center during the South End Art Hop; only the selected works will be exhibited in person. Those artists will be asked to drop off the exact pieces that they submitted and were selected. The juror will then view the work in person and select a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner that receives an award and prize money. During the Art Hop weekend, all work that was submitted (regardless of whether it’s chosen to be shown in person) will be listed online, and will be eligible for “People’s Choice” which will win an award and prize money.

  • All 2-D and 3-D work is considered (space permitting). Note that if selected to be shown in person, it will need to be ready for displaying. All paper and photography pieces must be framed. Should you be submitting work that is 3-D or larger than 4' in any direction, please send a note to curation@seaba.com before submitting.

  • A diptych and triptych will count as one piece for the labels and for sale on the website. If the combined size of the works measure more than 4’ wide, email curation@seaba.com to see if the work will fit.

  • All artwork must be ready to hang on the wall with a secure wire or hook on the back. Please arrive with the work ready to go, no adjusting on site. Check by holding the piece by the wire or installing at home. SEABA reserves the right not to install work that isn't safely secured.

    Sculpture will be admitted as space allows. SEABA offers limited pedestals for this use; you may be asked to bring your own display materials if needed. Please be in touch with curation@seaba.com.

  • We will email you on or around August 7th to let you know if your artwork has been selected to be shown in person, and when to drop it off. Drop-off of artwork will take place the weeks of August 24th and 31st.

  • All work must be available to SEABA from the drop off date through the duration of the show, until September 26th; pick-up will take place September 27-29. Work may not leave the exhibition site early unless it sells through the SEABA Curation Program, in which case a SEABA curator will handle the preparation and sale.

    Artists may not remove artwork from the exhibition location without prior permission from a SEABA representative for the duration of the show. Pick up dates and times will be sent to you by the time you drop off your art. SEABA is not responsible for artwork left for more than 30 days after the pick-up time slots. Should your work sell, we may negotiate an earlier pick up date for the buyer.

  • SEABA will facilitate all sales of artwork for the duration of the selected exhibition, should your work be for sale. Send all outside inquiries into purchasing your artwork to www.seaba.com/shop.

    Should work sell, artists will receive 60% commission of their set prices. Payment will be sent either by Venmo, PayPal, or in a check to their mailing address. If work sells at Art Hop in September, you will be paid the following month by October 30th. All art sales are then paid on the last Thursday of the month following the month of the sale, for accounting purposes and to make sure the work has been paid for and picked up by the buyer.

  • Once you register, your confirmation email will include a link to an art inventory form. We will use the information you enter in this form to list your artwork for sale on seaba.com. The deadline for this form is August 3rd.

    Submit images that are web-ready resolution and cropped without a background if possible, as these will be the images that we will be putting up on our website, and they will not be edited. You must submit images in order to participate.

    All information entered in the inventory form will be printed exactly as you enter it, so take care for any typos and punctuation.

    The website will also include the size and how it is presented (framed, etc.)

    Only enter label information in the inventory form for work you plan on dropping off. We can only accept the work that is entered in the form for inventory purposes. No additional work or switching out of pieces is allowed.

  • SEABA is not liable for damage, loss, or theft of the artwork. We do take great care in displaying work in safe and secure locations, though many are open to the general public, which in turn generates sales.

    SEABA reserves the right not to show work if it doesn’t fit within our curation guidelines.

  • There is no outdoor juried show planned at this time. Outdoor sculptures are welcome (outside of the juried show). Please contact curation@seaba.com if you’re interested in showing your work.

Exhibiting your work at a SEABA-curated site

  • Artists will have their name and medium listed in the South End Art Hop program guide, featured in 35,000 copies of the Seven Days! It will appear under the site listing of a SEABA-curated site that has been selected for you based on the type of work you submitted. Your artwork will appear in person and online for sale. SEABA will handle all installation, labeling, and sales.

  • You may submit up to four pieces. You can submit fewer pieces if you’d like.

  • All 2-D artwork is allowed (space permitting). All paper and photography pieces must be framed. Canvas pieces may opt not to have a frame, though they must be wired appropriately. Should you be submitting work that is 3-D or larger than 4' in any direction, please send an email with the request to curation@seaba.com for acceptance before filling out the inventory. Note that SEABA reserves the right not to show artwork that is not deemed appropriate for a public family setting. If you believe you may have artwork that could be controversial, please send a request for approval to the email above.

  • Each individual item counts as one full piece, so a diptych counts as two pieces and a triptych counts as three pieces, etc. It will be labeled and shown online as one piece for sale, though is counted as multiple pieces due to the space allotted for in person installation.

  • SEABA will facilitate all sales of artwork for the duration of the selected exhibition. Send all outside inquiries into purchasing your artwork to www.seaba.com/shop or curation@seaba.com.

    Should work sell, artists will receive 60% commission of their set prices. If your work sells at Art Hop in September, you will be paid the following month by October 30th. All art sales are then paid on the last Thursday of the month following the month of the sale, for accounting purposes and to make sure the work has been paid for and picked up by the buyer.

    When you submit your inventory form, please be sure to submit images that are web ready resolution and cropped without a background, as these will be the images that we will be putting up on our website, and they will not be edited. If you do not submit images, your work will not be featured in our online sales platform.

  • We will get in touch with you on or around August 13th to select a drop off time frame based on the curated site your work is placed in. Artwork is expected to be dropped off before the end of August.

  • All artwork must be ready to hang on the wall with a secure wire on the back. Please arrive with the work ready to go, no adjusting on site. Check by holding the piece by the wire or installing it at home. SEABA reserves the right not to install work that isn't safely secured.
    All artwork must have details on the back of the work with your name, the title of the work, your email, and phone number. You may choose to tape a piece of paper vs writing directly on the piece.

  • Artists may not remove artwork from the exhibition location without prior permission from a SEABA representative for the duration of the show. Pick up dates and times will be sent to you by the time you drop off your art.

    SEABA is not responsible for artwork left for more than 30 days after the pick-up time slots.
    The work has to be available for the drop off date and for the duration of the show, which may be up to 3 months. Work may not leave the exhibition site early unless it sells through the SEABA Curation Program.

  • The pieces you submit for the Juried Show should be different from the pieces you submit to exhibit at a SEABA-curated site. If you are not accepted to the Juried Show, you will have a chance to resubmit your SEABA-curated site inventory form, allowing you to switch work out should you wish to include the pieces originally submitted to the Juried Show.

  • SEABA is not liable for damage, loss, or theft of the artwork. We do take great care in displaying work in safe and secure businesses, though many are open to the general public, which in turn generates sales.

Vending at the SEABA Outdoor Saturday Artists Market

  • The Artist Market vending will take place outdoors from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 12th. You will have a 10’ by 10’ space. You’re required to bring your own tables, chairs, pop-up tent, and supplies. Artists participating in the market will be listed in the Art Hop program with their name and website or social media link.

  • The South End Art Hop Artist Market will predominantly feature 2-D and 3-D artwork. Past vendors have shown jewelry, custom clothing, paintings, photography, collages, prints, stickers, cards, and pottery. This market is not a market for vintage clothing racks, furniture, food, or services which would be best suited partnering with a local business site. Food vendors, please see the section on food vending below.

  • The Artist Market has historically been outdoors at the parking lot of Dealer.com, 1 Howard Street at the corner of Pine and Howard. That location will be confirmed by July for this year.

  • Vendors arrive at 8:30am and wait to be directed to their spot. Once set up, vendors are asked to park in a dedicated lot. All cars must be off site by 9:30am.

  • We ask that vendors please do not close up earlier than 4pm; keep greeting those visitors! At 4pm vendors may begin closing up. Do not pull your car in until 4:30 to load out. We expect to be out by 5:30 p.m.

  • You will have room for 10' x 10' set-up.

  • No

  • No, there is no public wifi and no wifi provided for vendors so charge those phones and consider creating your own ‘hot spot’ through your phone provider.

  • You must bring a pop-up tent or cover, and weights, in case it rains during the day. We will not cancel for rain unless there is lightning or a dangerous situation.

  • With this location, you must bring shims and sandbags for your tent, as there is a slope to the lot, and it’s sometimes windy. You may use The Vaults building next door at 28 Howard Street for bathrooms and water fountains. There is also an info booth at the SEABA Center.

  • You may choose to share your 10×10 physical space at the Saturday Artists Market with another artist. Only one name and url (the registrant’s) will be listed in the Art Hop program and in the online directory of Saturday Artists Market participants. You’re responsible for making arrangements with your fellow artist, and for making sure that they’re aware of and follow requirements for Saturday Artist Market Vendors (e.g. arrival time, closing time, etc.)

  • Please plan ahead on how your space will be laid out, and plan for any needed signage.

    Decide how you will take payments, as something like a 'square reader' or Venmo QR code placed in a front table could be helpful in not having to deal with cash. There is not a public wifi or electricity, so you will want well-charged phones and a data plan you can tap into for card payments.

    You will want to plan for how you will pack items and have easy bags to hand off to the customer.

    You will need to bring your own food and drinks (no alcohol).

    You may want to have an assistant to keep you company or someone to watch your things when you go to the bathroom or eat lunch.

Vending at the SEABA Outdoor Sunday Artists Market

  • The Artist Market vending will take place outdoors from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 13th. You will have a 10’ by 10’ space. You’re required to bring your own tables, chairs, pop-up tent, and supplies. Artists participating in the market will be listed in the Art Hop program with their name and website or social media link.

  • The South End Art Hop Artist Market will predominantly feature 2-D and 3-D artwork. Past vendors have shown jewelry, custom clothing, paintings, photography, collages, prints, stickers, cards, and pottery. This market is not a market for vintage clothing racks, furniture, food, or services which would be best suited partnering with a local business site. Food vendors, please see the section on food vending below.

  • The Artist Market has historically been outdoors at the parking lot of Dealer.com, 1 Howard Street at the corner of Pine and Howard. That location will be confirmed by July for this year.

  • Vendors arrive at 9:30am and wait to be directed to their spot. Once set up, vendors are asked to park in a dedicated lot. All cars must be off site by 10:30am.

  • We ask that vendors please do not close up earlier than 4pm; keep greeting those visitors! At 4pm vendors may begin closing up. Do not pull your car in until 4:30 to load out. We expect to be out by 5:30 p.m.

  • You will have room for 10' x 10' set-up.

  • No

  • No, there is no public wifi and no wifi provided for vendors so charge those phones and consider creating your own ‘hot spot’ through your phone provider.

  • You must bring a pop-up tent or cover, and weights, in case it rains during the day. We will not cancel for rain unless there is lightning or a dangerous situation.

  • With this location, you must bring shims and sandbags for your tent, as there is a slope to the lot, and it’s sometimes windy. You may use The Vaults building next door at 28 Howard Street for bathrooms and water fountains. There is also an info booth at the SEABA Center.

  • You may choose to share your 10×10 physical space at the Sunday Artists Market with another artist. Only one name and url (the registrant’s) will be listed in the Art Hop program and in the online directory of Sunday Artists Market participants. You’re responsible for making arrangements with your fellow artist, and for making sure that they’re aware of and follow requirements for Sunday Artist Market Vendors (e.g. arrival time, closing time, etc.)

  • Please plan ahead on how your space will be laid out, and plan for any needed signage.

    Decide how you will take payments, as something like a 'square reader' or Venmo QR code placed in a front table could be helpful in not having to deal with cash. There is not a public wifi or electricity, so you will want well-charged phones and a data plan you can tap into for card payments.

    You will want to plan for how you will pack items and have easy bags to hand off to the customer.

    You will need to bring your own food and drinks (no alcohol).

    You may want to have an assistant to keep you company or someone to watch your things when you go to the bathroom or eat lunch.

Volunteering

  • Thank you so much! Art Hop is a ton of fun, and there are so many extraordinary artists and organizations in our community whose work we get to celebrate. Volunteers help make this possible. You can sign up to volunteer here.

Sponsorship

  • Thank you so much for your interest in sponsoring Art Hop! Email Christy at director@seaba.com to learn more about sponsorship opportunities!

Food Vendors

  • All who are interested in vending food from a truck or pop-up must apply at this link to be considered. The deadline for applications is July 31st, but spots may fill up earlier than that, so get your applications in early. Food vendors will be notified of whether they’ve been accepted by August 7th.

  • There is a $400 fee for vending throughout the Art Hop weekend, should you be selected. Payments are expected within one week of selection or your spot will open up to the next vendor in line.

  • The expectation is that food vendors are open all three days of the event, for all hours of Friday (5pm-10pm) and Sunday (11am-4pm). Leaving early is not permitted. On Saturday, we request that you are open for at least 8 of the 12 hours (10am - 10pm). Customers are looking to eat all weekend – we promise you will make money on each day!

    **If there are extenuating circumstances and you can only participate for 2 of 3 days, please still apply and make that clear in your application. Please also let us know your planned hours for Saturday. Thank you!

Attendees

  • The South End Arts + Business Association—known more commonly as SEABA—is a small non-profit arts organization with a mission to promote the interdependence between art and business to enhance the vibrant, creative and diverse community of the South End Arts District.
    The South End Art Hop is a celebration of all that the South End Arts District has to offer! Artists, businesses, food trucks, an artists market, and Kids Hop can all be found along a 1.5 mile corridor at this 3-day family-friendly event. There are over 125 locations to visit during Art Hop weekend - and to return to year-round! Taking place the weekend after Labor Day each September, the event is a wonderful outlet for the community to come together and recognize the creative and entrepreneurial spirit of the South End of Burlington, Vermont.

  • Nope! Art Hop hosts scheduled free events throughout the weekend, and exploring is encouraged. We look forward to seeing you there! (There are exceptions: Some of the events listed in the Art Hop program, hosted by South End businesses, may have a fee or cover charge, and the STRUT! fashion show will be ticketed.)

    Donations to SEABA are always welcometo help keep this event free - and we encourage you to support local artists exhibiting at Art Hop and throughout the year.

  • Art Hop is an excellent time to purchase work from artists! Here are a few ways to do that:

    1. At SEABA’s curated exhibitions, each piece is listed online at seaba.com/shop.

    2. The South End Arts District features work in other dedicated exhibition spaces, small businesses, and artist studios. Local artists of all ages work in an array of mediums. Look for signage on how to purchase directly from the establishment.

    3. Commissioning a custom work: Artists may supplement their practice by taking in commission work. Collaborating with a patron can be rewarding, though often challenging when you are also living up to other expectations. Know that your support is valuable, and being involved in the process may come with a higher price

  • Finding work that you enjoy is a great reason to document and remind yourself of whom to support later. Ask whether you may take a picture in a gallery or studio. It is often encouraged that you ‘tag’ their social media page if you choose to share online - so grab that business card!