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POP UP MARKET - BONITO CAFE MERCADITO
Impromptu pop up market today Sunday 10/27, 10am-4pm at📍Bonito Cafe Mercadito!
Art Installation - Brighter Days Festival at Cal Anderson Park
‘Artificial Gravity’ is a pop-up public art installation by Artist Yes Segura (He/They)MSP, Founder of Smash the Box. This installation will transform the Cal Anderson Park Shelter House, with interactive configurations that evoke a fun and playful experience during the Brighter Days Day Festival hosted by House Party Seattle on October 6th, 2024 12pm-9pm.
Many thanks to “Good Vibes: Cal Anderson Park” for this opportunity!
“Good Vibes: Cal Anderson Park”,is a pilot program created to support the Seattle community in feeling more safety, connection, and joy at the park through park activation events and opening FREE (or highly discounted) community rooms for use.
2024 Walk the Block Art Festival
This fall, Wa Na Wari will host its 4th annual Walk the Block, the biggest Black arts festival in the Northwest! Walk the Block is Wa Na Wari’s annual fundraiser event, which will be spanned over 2-days September 27th + September 28th in Seattle’s historic Black neighborhood the Central District.
Find us with our map art + be sporting some new limited edition Central District maps at the Walk the Block Art Festival on September 28th, 1pm-6pm.
Punk Rock Flea Market - Capitol Hill / Sunday
We will be at the Punk Rock Flea Market in Capitol Hill for all 3 days! Come snag some dope map art!
The Punk Rock Flea Market says "so long" to summer from our beautiful new headquarters on the top of Seattle's Capitol Hill, with our potent mix of bargains, bands, and booze!!
For three long days September 20-22 hundreds of vendors from up and down the Puget Sound sell their BEST STUFF in a ROUGH but READY former grocery store in Seattle's most bohemian neighborhood. We'll have KILLER DJ’s from across the region, alcoholic drinks for the grownups, sugary treats for the kids, mouthwatering food for everyone hungry, and the kind of welcoming environment that actually gives you hope for the state of the world!
Punk Rock Flea Market - Capitol Hill / Saturday
We will be at the Punk Rock Flea Market in Capitol Hill for all 3 days! Come snag some dope map art!
The Punk Rock Flea Market says "so long" to summer from our beautiful new headquarters on the top of Seattle's Capitol Hill, with our potent mix of bargains, bands, and booze!!
For three long days September 20-22 hundreds of vendors from up and down the Puget Sound sell their BEST STUFF in a ROUGH but READY former grocery store in Seattle's most bohemian neighborhood. We'll have KILLER DJ’s from across the region, alcoholic drinks for the grownups, sugary treats for the kids, mouthwatering food for everyone hungry, and the kind of welcoming environment that actually gives you hope for the state of the world!
Punk Rock Flea Market - Capitol Hill / Friday
We will be at the Punk Rock Flea Market in Capitol Hill for all 3 days! Come snag some dope map art!
The Punk Rock Flea Market says "so long" to summer from our beautiful new headquarters on the top of Seattle's Capitol Hill, with our potent mix of bargains, bands, and booze!!
For three long days September 20-22 hundreds of vendors from up and down the Puget Sound sell their BEST STUFF in a ROUGH but READY former grocery store in Seattle's most bohemian neighborhood. We'll have KILLER DJ’s from across the region, alcoholic drinks for the grownups, sugary treats for the kids, mouthwatering food for everyone hungry, and the kind of welcoming environment that actually gives you hope for the state of the world!
Queer Farmers Fall Night Market - The Flora Bakehouse
Do you need some map art? What about some Queer themed map art? Then come find us at The Flora Bakehouse Queer Farmer’s Night Market on September 19th, from 5pm-8pm at The Flora Bakehouse in Beacon Hill. This market is hosted by the Fruits & Veggies: A Queer Farmer Collective and The Flora Bakehouse.
Beacon Arts Street Fair - September
#NewMapArt #LiveMusica #Dancing #PetParadeExtravaganza
September 14th, 10am - 4pm: Live Music, Garden Share, Art Market, Dance, Family Fun, Food & Community Info!
Musica by The Rafael Tranquilino Band, Sheri Roberts Greimes and Dub Lounge International
Community dance Filipino Folk dance with Bennyroyce Royon and West African folk dance with Nailah Harris.
Bring your animal Friends and join the Pet Parade at noon!
BELLTOWN ART WALK AT BELLTOWN INN
When we heard Belltown Inn was hosting their FIRST art showcase for Belltown’s Art Walk, we immediately contacted them to hear more. It was a quick turnaround, but we did it and were able to vend our map art in the lobby of Belltown Inn!
Queer Summer Market! via Seattle’s LGBTQ+ Center
We will be vending our map art outside at the Queer Summer Market via Seattle’s LGBTQ+ Center. This is their 6th market.
Location
The AMP: AIDS Memorial Pathway Plaza (920 E Barbara Bailey Way, Seattle, WA 98122), between 10th Ave. E. & Broadway E. near the Capitol Hill light rail station and off the northwest corner of Cal Anderson Park.
ACES: Seattle Restored Market at KEXP
Celebrate Smash the Box and other amazing artists at the ACES: Seattle Restored Art Market at KEXP! The 6th annual Artists of Color Expo and Symposium (ACES) celebrates artists of color throughout the Pacific Northwest!
Taking place this year at KEXP (Seattle Center), join us for a full day of programming, including visual art exhibitions, film screenings, live performances, an art market (presented by Seattle Restored), workshops, and demos. This event is free and open to the public, and appropriate for all-ages.
We are loving everything about this event organized by Shunpike! They even made a map for the event itself! #swoon
Find us at KEXP’s Gathering Space
August - On the Block Seattle
Small businesses and vendors galore on Capitol Hill to build community at this monthly creative street market. Find your next map prints here!
CANCELED - August - Beacon Arts Street Fair
Update 8/8/2024
We won’t be able to make it to the SEPM August Market. The event itself will still be happening, we just won’t be there.
Visit us at the South End Public Market, where it highlights South Seattle artists and performers! Get to know local creatives (especially Smash the Box crew) in different locations nearby Beacon Hill Light Rail Plaza!
Lake City Summerfest Festival
Find us at Lake City Summerfest Festival from 10:30am - 4:30pm vending our map art!
Much love and thanks to Seattle Restored for sponsoring us!
Seeking Cultura: Mexican Filipino Tianguis
Join us in Seeking Cultura’s third annual block party and market in South Lake Union! Support local small businesses by shopping and getting BINGO stamps for prizes. Make sure you get a stamp from Smash the Box!
Mini Mart City Park, 2nd Birthday Party!
We are happy to announce that we are partnering with Reconnect South Park Coalition Team at the Mini Mart City Park, 2nd Birthday Celebration event! You’ll be able to find our map art at the Reconnect South Park table. Learn more about the Reconnect South Park project here.
UN VERANO CON AQUÍ MERCADO
If you haven’t heard about Seattle’s monthly Latino-focused Mercado, find our maps and check out the outdoor market. Expect drag performances, live music, delicious food, and a great time!
Beacon Arts Street Fair
Visit us at the South End Public Market, where it highlights South Seattle artists and performers! Get to know local creatives (especially Smash the Box crew) in different locations nearby Beacon Hill Light Rail Plaza!
The Function Night Market - Hillman City
The Function is a twice a month pop up market in Seattle’s Hillman City Neighborhood. It is a great stop for our local cycling community & more. The Function will featuring some of Seattle’s best dessert pop ups, makers, artisans, & artists. Grab some refreshments, listen to the dj spinning, & support small business. Join us every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month!
Find us there with our map art where we will have Hillman City maps + Columbia City, Mt. Baker, Beacon Hill, Rainier Beach and more!
White Center Pride Street Festival 2024!
This will be our 3nd year at White Center Pride Festival where we will be vending our map art + taking custom map orders! Come join in on the fun as it will be another stellar festival!
Sundaes Outside: A Celebration of Black Folks via Golden Bricks Events
More information coming soon!
Unity Day
UPDATE! We will not be at this event! Trust we are sad about this and wish the organizers + vendors much success!!! (updated on 5/24/2024)
Find us vending our map art at Unity Day presented by the Associated Students of the University of Washington (ASUW) on Friday 6/24 from 4pm-8pm!
Unity Day will be on Friday, May 24th from 4PM to 10PM on HUB Lawn, with vending happening from 4PM to 8PM. Performances include folklorico from G.F. Nuestras Raíces, a salsa lesson from UW Salsa, a ritual from the Tlalokan Anahuak Indigenous group, and Lucha Libre wrestling from Lucha Libre Volcánica! Food trucks and Latine artisans will also be in attendance.
African Diaspora Community Market via The Multicultural Community Coalition
More information coming soon!
Retail Art & Crawl Market - South Park (Sunday)
We have been approved to sell our art at this market! Come hang in South Park and meet other great artists in the area for your Mother’s Day gifts!
Retail Art & Crawl Market - South Park (Saturday)
We have been approved to sell our art at this market! Come hang in South Park and meet other great artists in the area for your Mother’s Day gifts!
