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RAIN/SHINE…we’re here to greet you!

Welcome to AgoraLIC!  Outdoor Pop-up Market for hand-made tasty tastes, crafty crafts, indie designers and eco-friendly merchants!

Food entrepreneurs, indie designers, handmade artisans and pet friendly wares are strong leaders at this market on specific Saturday.  

Feel free to reach us at info@AgoraLIC.com with your questions or comments.

Facebook us at ‘Agora Long Island City’ and Twitter at ‘AgoraLIC’

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Visit us at St. Mary’s Lot (10-31 49th Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101) between Vernon Boulevard and Jackson Avenue – just 1 block north of the #7 Train from Manhattan, and 1 block west of the Pulaski Bridge at the Jackson Avenue Intersection.

Home to the city’s greatest concentration of art outside of Manhattan, Long Island City conveniently sits just across the East River from Midtown East.  Find us at the crossroads of 6 cultural institutions and within strolling distance of some of the finest tasting restaurants and watering halls in New York City.  Discover a thriving community of artists gathering to showcase their wares and talents at Agora LIC.

AGORA LIC Saturday, 10am – 4pm/RAIN OR SHINE, 2011 dates:

May 7, 21

Sept 3, 24

A short train, bus, bicycle, or car ride delivers you to a shopping experience like no other.  Long Island City connects a wide-ranging array of neighborhoods from three different boroughs.  Come mingle among local neighbors from Midtown East and Murray Hill, Greenpoint and Williamsburg, Sunnyside and Astoria.  Join us at the southern tip and the cultural heart of Long Island City, also known as Queens West, one of 10 neighborhoods that makeup Long Island City.

Why vend at Agora LIC?

  • Both up-and-coming and established, Long Island City is expanding while staying true to its spirit: a record number of professionals and young families are moving into and enjoying the hip new developments and staying for the old world charm

  • Discover the kinetic creativity of the Jackson Avenue Intersection, the crossroads of 6 major cultural destinations like PS1 Museum, 5 Pointz – Graffiti Mecca, Dorsky Gallery, Chocolate Factory and Sculpture Center

  • Only two blocks from the gorgeous city views on Long Island City Promenade at Gantry State Park (Center Boulevard between 50th and 47th Avenues)

  • Get noticed by those who have an appetite for the Arts

  • We offer a wide variety of products with no duplications among 40 – 60 merchants

  • This Pop-up Market in LIC offers tasty crafty shopping on specific Saturdays in May, September and October 2011

  • This is not a street fair!  Vendor space will line the fenced area to create a maze of tasty, crafty and fun artisans

  • Meet the neighbors from Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens coming to LIC, one of the most easily accessible neighborhoods in the city

  • We are a rain/shine market for professional artist and cheerful vendors: even if it rains, we still shine

  • A short ride by bicycle, train, bus, or car from Manhattan, Brooklyn, or Queens

 What can vendors expect at Agora LIC?

  • shopping days in the 2011 season from May 7th through October 22nd

  • Full shopping days: we are open to the public 10am – 4pm

  • Ample and enthusiastic foot traffic from two main streets, Vernon Boulevard and Jackson Avenue

  • A strong presence by local artist organizations

  • We advertise and promote on and off-line to draw thousands of attendees to each event who will see your work in person

  • 10’x10’ open space for venders to customize with their own displays, tents, tables, chairs, and, of course, style

  • The opportunity for two vendors to share a space at the market.  Both parties must, however, submit applications and be approved

  • Reasonable rates for Reserved and Unreserved space

  • Rain or shine, the show must go on: please be prepared for a lapse in weather by bringing the necessary tents or awnings.

  • An hour for Set-up from 9am to 10am, and for Break-down from 4pm to 5pm sharp

  • Bathroom exclusively available to vendors, and will not be shared with the public

 

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