Get Ready for The Pottery Fair!

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Q: Can I apply to be a vendor at The Pottery Fair on May 30, 2026. 

A: Sorry, application for vendors closed on March 15. Please apply next year!

Q: What is provided for vendors at the event?

A: Artists are provided with tent space in a 10’ x 10’ tent, 1-3 six foot tables, and a chair.

Q: What should I bring to the event?

A. Artists are recommended to bring at least the following items:

• Tablecloth: 1-3 recommended depending on rented space. 
• Table display elements (risers, shelving, etc.)
• POS payment system. Artists are responsible for taking their own payment.
• Packaging material (paper/bubble wrap, bags)
• Any food/drink you may want for the day.

Q: How can I spread the word about the event?

A: We have printed 5” x 7” postcards as well as 11” x 17” posters for participants to distribute.  We are working with studios around Brooklyn and beyond to help us distribute the printed materials to all of you . Please stop by one of these locations in the next week or two so you can pick up postcards and or posters.

Q:  Where can I pick up Posters & Postcards?

A:        

• Gasworks: 673 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (12-8pm)
•    Clayspace: 275 Calyer St, Brooklyn, NY 11222
• Newcomb Studios: 898 Rogers Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226
• Old Stone House: 336 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (12-5pm)
• Blue Room Studios: 440 Union St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
  • Text before heading over, Milena 718-887-4707
• Brooklyn Clay: 535 Carlton Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238
  • Available starting Monday April 27
• Yaro Studios: 76 Kent St Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11222
• Dirtbag ArtHaus: 229 Cook St, Brooklyn, NY 11206
• Dusty & Co (Manhattan ) 40 W 27th St floor 5, New York, NY 10001
  • (10am-10pm Tues-Sunday) 

Q: Do you have any tips for distributing posters & postcards?

A:  Share a little bit about the event and direct folks to the website if they have more questions. 

1. Make sure to chat with the business owners or managers to ensure they approve of the materials you leave. We anticipate some locations may not have space to put a poster up in which case you can offer to leave postcards for distribution, and if possible hang a postcard as well. 
2. Bring some tape/push pins when you go to local businesses to hang or pin up posters.

Q: Can I drive to the fair park nearby on the day of the event?

A: Yes. Please note you cannot park on 5th ave between Union St. & 4th St. during the day. There are open streets starting at 2pm on Saturday and 5th Ave will be blocked off between Union St. & 4th St. However, in the morning you can unload your wares at 5th ave and 4th street. 

Q: Where should I go if I’m taking public transit to the event?

A: The closest subway stations are Union St. (D, N, R, W) & 4th Ave/9th St (D, F, G, N, R, W)

Q: What time can I get to the event to start setting up?

A: Setup will begin at 8:30am on May 30th. We recommend arriving sometime between 8:30-9am depending on how long you need to set up your space. Nothing can be setup the night before the fair. We will not have tents or space reserved for that time.

Q: When must I leave the event?

A: The event technically ends at 5pm. You must be fully packed up and out of the space by 6:00pm

so the rental company can pick up the tents/tables/chairs.

Q: Are there public restrooms available?

A: Yes, the Old Stone House has public restrooms.

Q: What are the other things happening at The Pottery Fair?

A: The day will be full of rolling and timed events that we encourage participants to take part in. We recommended having a friend or family member stop by the event at some point to cover your table so that you can explore all the works and events during the day. The list includes:

• Ceramic product raffles throughout the day from many ceramic companies.
• Cup swap
• Demonstrations
• Try tent (a space for attendees to get their hands dirty)
• Ceramic Supply and other companies will be selling supplies
• Pottery Aprons for sale, split leg pottery specific aprons on sale