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Artist & Vendor Opportunities

At the Hillsborough Arts Council, we are passionate about shining a spotlight on the incredible talent within our community. Central to our mission is the belief in providing platforms for local artists to showcase their work, fostering a vibrant arts scene that enriches both creators and audiences alike.
 

If you are an Artist, Craft Food Artisan, Experience Vendor, or Community Group eager to share your work with Hillsborough, NC, we invite you to be part of our 2024 programming lineup!

 

Below, you'll find applications for participation in our upcoming events and programs:

A crowd in coats outside the Hillsborough Arts Council Gallery & Gift Shop.

HAC Gallery & Gift Shop

YEAR-ROUND
Tues - Sun, 12-4 PM
+ Extended Hours: Fri & Sat, 11-7 PM

102 N CHURTON ST.
HILLSBOROUGH, NC

APPLICATION DEADLINE: ROLLING

Local artists are invited to apply to consign and share work through HAC's downtown Hillsborough location, either in a Gallery Exhibition or as a Gift Shop Artist!

Application Fee: FREE

Consignment Split: Artist 60% / HAC 40% 


*This is a heavily curated application. The Selection Committee reviews applications bi-monthly as and when space allows. If we have a spot available that’s a good fit for your work, we will reach out to you.

Teenagers hang out at the Last Fridays Community Corner on the Old Courthouse Lawn.

Last Fridays Makers Markets

FRI, MAY 30, 2025
FRI, JUNE 27, 2025
FRI, JULY 25, 2025
FRI, AUGUST 29, 2025
FRI, SEPTEMBER 26, 2025
FRI, OCTOBER 31, 2025
5:30-8:30 PM
 
OLD ORANGE COUNTY COURTHOUSE LAWN
HILLSBOROUGH, NC

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 2024 Applications Closed. Applications to participate in Last Fridays Makers Markets will reopen in early Spring for 2025 markets.

Local artists, community groups, and experience vendors are invited to apply to become Approved Vendors for all 2025 Last Fridays Makers Markets.

Great for emerging and established artists.

One-Time Annual Application Fee: $20 

Monthly Spot Reservation: $35

Vendors bundled up, serving hot chocolate and baked goods at the Solstice Lantern Walk Market.

Solstice Market

SAT, DECEMBER 21, 2024

5-8 PM
 

DAVID PRICE FARMERS MARKET PAVILION

HILLSBOROUGH, NC

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 2024 Application Closed. Application to participate in Solstice Market will reopen in Fall 2025.

*Curated Market. Seeking artists offering high-quality, original, handmade, gift-able work.

One-Time Application Fee: $10 

Spot Reservation: $55

Are you a performer or teaching artist interested in sharing your talents at an upcoming HAC event? We’d love to hear from you! 

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Our goal is to showcase a vibrant mix of performances and arts education at our community events, including but not limited to live music, poetry, puppetry, dance performances, community workshops, readings, comedy, and more.

 

Please click below and fill out our inquiry form to tell us about your work:

Let’s work together to create unforgettable experiences for our community!

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