Cultural Traffic Arts Fair is a roving global platform hosting artists, independent and experimental publishers together with dealers of vintage books, ephemera and pop culture in venues that provide access to culture and creativity for the whole community. Each edition of the fair includes a programme of live events, readings, screenings, music and artist-led performance, and family events.
EVENT DETAILS
Cultural Traffic returns to Hester Street Fair on Sunday, June 2nd for our celebration of radical print and creativity on The Lower East Side. Come enjoy live performances, delicious food, beer & wine, and the fruitful exchange of books, zines, and all printed matter from over 30 exhibitors at this completely free and open event. Spend Sunday at this art fair with artists, resistors, publishers, DIY culture makers, performers, outsiders, friends, and more.
Vendors Highlights
8Ball Radio
Dashwood Books
Richardson
Justin Mariano
8ball Radio – Volunteer-run, public-access, online radio station operating from New York City
Dashwood – An independent bookstore in NoHo NYC specializing in photography books
Richardson – Sex sells. Clothing, accessories, publications
Gender Fail – A publishing and programming initiative that encourage projects that foster an intersectional queer subjectivity
Put A Egg On It – Bi-annual art and literary magazine about food, cooking and eating since 2008
Justin Mariano – New York photography on 35mm
More vendors
Heinzfeller Nileisist, While Magazine, STUGAZI, Maga Books, Aint–Bad, Driven by Boredom, Catalog Library, Matthew Gualco, Jo Rosenthal & Friends, EX-IT Press, Aaron Krach, Love kills All, Ava Berlin, Pete Voelker, Spots Club, Lulu Frost, Estieescott, Do Nothing NYC, Marcela Szwarc, Dane Manary, Casual Science, American Chordata
About Hester Street Fair
The Hester brand is known for its highly curated selection of NYC’s artisanal fashion, art, design, jewelry, crafts, music, and food vendors. By bringing together a high quality, wide range of cutting edge entrepreneurs and under-the-radar brands, Hester creates buzzworthy artisanal experiences that are unique to New York City. Our vendor selections represent the unmatched diversity, unique talent, and abundant creative spirit that sets NYC apart. The Hester experience is about bringing the community together. Family friendly and open to all, yet stylish and exclusive enough to appeal to discerning foodies and in-the-know shoppers who come to check out the latest trends. Described by the New York Times as a “hyperlocal block party,” The Hester brand brings a connection to community and a vibe that is cool, cozy, and familiar.
8ball Radio
Heinzfeller Nileisist
While Magazine
STUGAZI
Maga Books
Aint–Bad
Nate Igor Smith
Catalogue Library
Matthew Gualco
Jo Rosenthal & Friends
EX-IT Press
Dashwood
Richardson
Heinzfeller Nileisist
While Magazine
Maga Books
Driven by Boredom
Catalogue Library
Aaron Krach
Love kills All
Ava Berlin
Pete Voelker
Spots Club
Lulu Frost
Estieescott
Do Nothing NYC
Marcela Szwarc
Dane Manary
Gender Fail Project
Casual Science
Put A Egg On It + American Chordata
Justin Mariano
