Ogden Arts After Dark
The August & September events have been postponed.
The August & September events have been postponed.
As Ogden Arts After Dark moves forward, we will no longer be collaborating with Cultura & Craft. This decision reflects our commitment to keeping OAAD rooted in community, accessibility, and meaningful support for local creatives, with people and purpose always taking priority over profit.
The August and September OAAD events organized by Hey Be Fab have been postponed. To receive updates about rescheduled dates and future events, please join our waitlist below.
The People’s Night Art Market.
Local art vendors, Open Mic, Local food, and real community, after dark.
This Market is built by artists and backed by neighbors. Every Second Sunday
Winter Series: Nov–Mar- Located at Two Bit Bistro inside the Bigelow’s Lobby
Summer Series: May–Sept- Located at the Dumke Arts Plaza on 25th
Open Mic + Open Gallery
At each event, we host an Open Mic and an Open Gallery so more artists can be part of the night. The Open Mic is for poetry, music, storytelling, comedy, and whatever you’re brave enough to bring to the mic. The Open Gallery is free and open to everyone. Anyone can bring art to display for the evening, even if you’re not a vendor. No application, no fee, no gatekeeping. Just show up and take up space.
What's the Ogden Arts After Dark?
Ogden Arts After Dark is the people’s night market, created to spotlight local artists, food makers, and the creative heartbeat of Ogden. It’s where art stays accessible, community stays centered, and the city gets to feel alive after dark.
OAAD is brought to you by Hey Be Fab, the team behind The yART Sale, a queer-friendly grassroots artist market built around showing up, making space, and keeping art rooted in community.
This series isn’t just about vending. It’s about visibility, connection, and what becomes possible when artists, makers, and food vendors take up space together.
During the Winter
During the winter months from November through March, Ogden Arts After Dark gathers indoors at Two Bit Bistro inside Bigelow’s Lobby. Think warm lights, close conversations, and a room filled with local art, good food, and neighbors actually spending time together.
It’s intimate, creative, and the kind of gathering that makes winter feel less like something to survive and more like a reason to come together.
During the Summer
From May through September, OAAD moves outside to Dumke Arts Plaza in downtown Ogden, transforming the space into an open-air creative hub made for wandering, gathering, and lingering on warm nights.
Each month, the plaza fills with local artists, makers, and food vendors alongside a steady flow of people coming to explore, eat, connect, and enjoy the evening together. It’s vibrant, welcoming, and rooted in community.
Open Mic + Open Gallery
At each event, we host an Open Mic and Open Gallery so even more artists can be part of the night.
The Open Mic welcomes poetry, music, storytelling, and comedy, giving local voices a stage in the heart of the market.
The Open Gallery is free and open to everyone. Anyone can bring artwork to display for the evening, even if they aren’t a vendor. There’s no application, no fee, and no gatekeeping. Just show up with your work and take up space.
Together, we’re reimagining what it can look like when creativity and community take over the night.
How Do I Get a Vendor Spot?
The August and September OAAD events have been postponed, so vendor spots are not currently available. For now, the best way to stay connected is to join the OAAD Vendor Waitlist.
When new event dates and vendor opportunities are confirmed, the waitlist will be notified first. Joining does not guarantee a spot, but it gives you early access before any remaining spaces are opened to the public.
When spots become available, no application will be required. Spaces will be first-come, first-served, and your spot will be officially secured once payment is received.
Cost Per Event
$60 — Artist and Maker Vendors
$70 — Table-Based Food Vendors
Including baked goods and other food vendors who do not cook onsite.
Food Trucks and On-Site Cooking Vendors
Advance approval is required because of space, safety, and layout limitations. Pricing and placement are handled separately.
Email heyaudrey@heybefab.com for approval and details. Food trucks and on-site cooking vendors are not available during the winter indoor market.
Once future vendor spots open, confirmed vendors will receive an email within 24–48 hours of payment. Complete event details, including load-in information, will be sent during the week of the event.
Still have Questions? Contact me.
heyaudrey@heybefab.com