We're looking for artists offering original, handmade work! This is an excellent market for both emerging and established artists!

Last Fridays Makers Markets occur on the Old Orange County Courthouse Lawn at 104 E King St during Hillsborough's Last Fridays & the Art Walk, May - October 2025!

Please read on before submitting your application.

Last Fridays Makers Markets are community art fairs, dedicated to showcasing:

Local artists/makers, offering original, handmade work
A limited number of local organizations, community groups, and/or nonprofits offering good works, activities, and services to the public
Special arts programming & entertainment, family activities/crafts, and community collaborations, brought to you by HAC!

Please note the following:

The nonrefundable one-time application fee for 2025 is $20.00. Pricing is subject to change in future programming years.
When submitting your application fee, you have an opportunity to tip the Givebutter platform. If you would like opt out of this, please reset the suggested tip to 0% before submitting your payment.
We do not accept payment in the form of checks.
Once an Approved Vendor, you will automatically qualify to reserve a spot in any 2025 Last Fridays Makers Market as space allows. Only one application approval is needed per calendar year.
Becoming an Approved Vendor does not guarantee a market spot. Once approved, you will still need to reserve your spot in each monthly market.
New applications will be reviewed for the upcoming market around the 15th of each month, April-September 2025, by a panel of experienced artists and market professionals. If you would like to be eligible for an upcoming Last Fridays market, be sure to submit your application by the 15th of the month prior.

For more information about becoming an Approved Vendor for Last Fridays Makers Markets, visit www.hillsboroughartscouncil.org/last-fridays-markets.

2025 Last Fridays Makers Market Artist Application