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Applications now open for the Emerging Craft Market!

 

Maker Products Pictured: MandaMade (Photo Credit: Jorge Santiago)

Are you a new or emerging maker? Applications are now open for Handmade Arcade’s Emerging Craft Market! Formerly known as the Spring Market, the Emerging Craft Market is our juried showcase for early-career and emerging makers. In 2026, we’re expanding from 30 makers to over 80 makers, and offering pre-event workshops, business-building resources, and increased community visibility to help makers step confidently into the region’s thriving creative economy.

If you’re ready to share your work, grow your skills, and connect with fellow makers, we’d love to see your application.

Apply by Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 11:59 PM

Learn More & Apply

About the Emerging Craft Market

DATES:
Friday, August 28, 2026: 
4 -7 PM: Maker Load-In & Booth Set-Up 

Saturday, August 29, 2026:
9 - 10 AM: Sensory-Friendly Shopping 
10 AM - 6 PM: General Shopping 

LOCATION: 
Energy Innovation Center
1435 Bedford Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

 

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Application Support

Maker Products Pictured: Clay Cutters Co (Photo Credit: Jorge Santiago)

Need help with your application? Attend our upcoming virtual Application Info Session or drop-in to an upcoming virtual Office Hours session for support.

Application Info Session
Tuesday, February 17 from 6:30 - 8 PM
This session will be recorded and posted to www.handmadearcade.org/emerging-craft-market-applications

Drop-In Office Hours 
Tuesday, February  24 from 12 - 1 PM 
Tuesday, March 3 from 6 - 7 PM 

All sessions can be accessed at this Zoom link. 

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