Artists on Main
Become an Artswalk vendor
Artists on Main gives artists a way to share and sell original handmade work during Riverside Artswalk on First Thursdays in Downtown Riverside.
Between 5th Street and 10th Street
Across from The State
First Thursdays during Artswalk
Paid at check-in, one space per artist
How It Works
Set up for the next Artswalk
Review the guidelines
Make sure your work qualifies before signing up. Artists on Main is for individual artists selling original handmade work.
Complete the packet
New vendors should download and complete the vendor agreement packet, then bring it to check-in at the first event.
Sign up monthly
Reservations open after midnight following Artswalk for the next month’s event. Spaces often fill quickly.
Check in and set up
Check-in begins at 3:30 p.m. Pay the $15 cash setup fee, receive your space, and prepare for the 6 p.m. start.
Eligibility
What can be sold
Artists on Main is reserved for artists selling their own original handmade work. Artwork must be made by the artist and must not infringe on another person or entity’s copyright.
Clothing may be sold if it features the artist’s own designs, is handmade, altered, or made of recycled materials by at least 70%. Jewelry and keychains must be handmade.
Vendor Guidelines
Items not allowed
Business & Resale
- Commercial businesses
- Resale items
- Vintage items
- Novelty items
- Mass-produced goods
Restricted Goods
- Food items of any kind
- Plants, stones, or crystals
- Incense, perfumes, soaps, body oils, or cosmetics
- Drug paraphernalia
- Permanent jewelry
Content Issues
- Copyright-infringing wares
- Logos or designs made by another person or entity
- Gang-related artwork
- Offensive or objectionable signage/materials
- AI-generated artwork
Important Note
Artists not following the guidelines or selling prohibited merchandise may be asked to pack up and leave without a refund.
Check-In
Arrive early and come prepared
Check-in begins at 3:30 p.m. at the Artists on Main check-in table, located across from The State at 3746 University Ave, Riverside, CA 92501. Reserved artists are checked in first, then waitlisted artists.
Artists should bring their completed vendor packet if vending for the first time, $15 cash for the setup fee, their own tables, chairs, canopy, display materials, change, and battery-operated lighting if needed.
Setup Expectations
Bring what you need for your booth
Artists are responsible for setting up, staffing, taking down, and cleaning up their own space. RAC does not provide tables, chairs, canopies, electricity, or change. Spaces must be staffed at all times.
A rolling cart is recommended for loading in and out. Generators are not allowed. Sales after 9 p.m. are prohibited.
Extended Reservations
Limited multi-month reservations
RAC accepts a limited number of extended reservations at an additional cost. Extended reservation availability, terms, pricing, and payment instructions may change, so artists should confirm current details before reserving.
Questions about extended reservations can be directed to eloa@riversideartscouncil.com.
Reserve a space or join the waitlist for the upcoming Artswalk.
02 Vendor FAQGet answers about reservations, check-in, parking, payment, spaces, and waitlists.
03 About ArtswalkLearn more about Riverside Artswalk and the monthly Downtown Riverside event.
04 More OpportunitiesExplore other artist calls, exhibitions, workshops, public art, and RAC programs.