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Q&A
Do I have to have a website or social media?
No
Do I have to be based in Pittsburgh?
No. However, it is important to note that this market is not comparable to our holiday event. This event has space for 30 makers and was attended by about 1,800 people in 2021.
Who decides if I get in?
The Handmade Arcade Spring Market is a juried, curated marketplace. Every application is reviewed and voted on by the Handmade Arcade Advisory Committee which is made of members from Pittsburgh's arts, craft, cultural, and small business communities.
How do you decide who gets in? What are the criteria?
Every part of your application is essential. The jury reviews your images, products and process description, merchandise prices, website (not required), and social media accounts (if applicable).
New and Emerging Makers: The purpose of the Spring Market is to provide a platform for new and emerging makers. Makers who have participated in any past Handmade Arcade market do not qualify for this event.
Applicants are evaluated on the following criteria:
- Craftsmanship and creativity
- Skill and technique
- Traditional handicrafts combined with innovative thinking
- Durability and functionality
- Mindfulness and unique qualities (locally sourced, recycling, upcycling, etc.)
- Crisp and clear photographs
- Range of price points (HA is traditionally a holiday gift marketplace)
- We recommend that you include high-quality product pictures. If you provide links to your website and/or social media accounts, they should show a representative selection of your merchandise.
Accepted vendors will receive:
- 8-foot-by-2.5-foot table and chair
- Featured on Handmade Arcade's website, Spring Market press release, and social media
- Learning opportunities with Handmade Arcade’s executive director and team of experts
If I am not accepted, will I be told?
Yes. All applicants will receive an email from info@handmadearcade.org on March 11. Please note: Handmade Arcade sends letters to all applicants through MailChimp. You will be notified if you have been accepted, waitlisted, or not accepted. Somteimes this email ends up in SPAM. Make sure you check for an email from info@handmadearcade.org in all your folders on March 11.
COVID-19 planning and policies
The show will go on. In the event that there is a government-mandated shutdown, we will reschedule for summer. Otherwise, mask up, and let’s do this! Construction Junction follows the CDC’s safety guidelines and is a high-ceiling warehouse with good airflow. We will do our best to space vendors out in a safe way.
Unsure if this show is right for you? Drop us a line! info@handmadearcade.org
