Handmade Arcade Spring Market 2024 > Register & Apply

Handmade Arcade Spring Market 2024 

A Market for new and emerging makers, artists, and craftspeople
Saturday, May 18, at Construction Junction

Looking for information about Handmade Arcade? Visit our website at handmadearcade.org.

The annual Handmade Arcade Spring Market is a block-party-style event featuring 30 talented emerging makers. Whether you’re just starting out as a new maker or have been crafting and creating on the side for years but have yet to take your hobby to the next level, the Handmade Arcade Spring Market is for you!*

This one-day market is a great way to hone your products, skills, and entrepreneurial experience while making a splash in Pittsburgh’s thriving arts and crafts scene. Along with the opportunity to sell your products in person to hundreds of local customers, you’ll be highlighted by Handmade Arcade in a variety of marketing promotions and press releases.

Event Details:

Location:

  • Construction Junction, 214 N Lexington St, Pittsburgh, PA 15208

Friday, May 17

  • Load in and set up from 4 to 6 PM (Time may vary depending on event host needs)

Saturday, May 18

  • Event open to the public from 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Free admission
  • Food trucks 

Event Fees:

  • Application fee: $7 (non-refundable)
  • Vendor fee: $80 

Important Application Information:

Applications: $7 fee (non-refundable)*

  • Open on Thursday, February 22, 2024
  • Close on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at 11:59 PM (EST). Late applications will not be accepted. NO EXCEPTIONS
  • Application notifications will be EMAILED on Monday, March 25, 2024
    • Important to note: this email comes from HA’s MailChimp account and can end up in your SPAM account. HA sends emails to ALL applicants (accepted, waitlisted, and those not accepted). 

*If the application fee presents a barrier to participation, please email info@handmadearcade.org to receive an application fee coupon. Handmade Arcade is committed to making sure all makers have an opportunity to apply.

NEW! Spring Market Virtual Catalog

The Handmade Arcade Virtual Catalog allows Handmade Arcade’s audience to browse the makers participating in the Spring Market before they attend the event. The Virtual Catalog will be on the Handmade Arcade website after the event - allowing more exposure for new makers. 

Handmade Arcade will host a virtual meeting to walk new makers through setting up a virtual page and assist individual new makers as needed.

Required fields include business name, profile photo or logo, product category, contact info, and at least ONE slide show photo. Optional information includes the About Me narrative, website and social media links, and product images and links.

PLEASE NOTE: 

  1. Handmade Arcade cannot answer inquiries regarding application status before sending final notifications.
  2. At this time, Handmade Arcade does not accept food vendors, including chocolates, tea, honey, and candy. If you have specific questions regarding your products, please ask before you apply at info@handmadearcade.org. 
  3. The Spring Market does welcome food trucks or other small food vendors. If interested in participating, please email info@handmadearcade.org. 

 *The purpose of this event is to provide a platform for new and emerging makers. If you have participated in a past Handmade Arcade event, you do not qualify for the Spring Market.