The Spring Market is for new & emerging makers looking to start selling their products at large-scale markets.

About the Spring Market

Designed as a “springboard” market for new and emerging makers, HA’s annual juried Spring Market features approximately 30 artists and makers who are relatively new to selling their products at in-person markets. Selected makers for the Spring Market receive a series of workshops and resources designed to help set them up for sales success at larger markets.

The 2025 Spring Market

Saturday, April 12 from 9 AM - 5 PM

Construction Junction

(214 N Lexington St, Pittsburgh, PA 15208)

Application Timeline

Application Deadline: Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 11:59 PM

Application Fee: $15

Application Notifications: End of February

Booth Fee: $80

Booth Fee Deadline: Monday, March 10, 2025 at 11:59 PM

Apply by February 9, 2025!

Participation Requirements

All accepted makers are required to:

  • Submit confirmation form & booth fee payment by March 10, 2025 at 11:59 PM (no exceptions)

  • Load-in and set-up booths on Friday, April 11 at Construction Junction between 4 - 7 PM (time subject to change due to venue needs)

  • Sell their products at the 2025 Spring Market on April 12 between 9 AM - 5 PM at Construction Junction

  • Complete the 2025 Spring Market post-market survey

  • Attend a virtual Accepted Maker Meeting (date to be provided on accepted maker confirmation form)

  • Attend an in-person walk-through at Construction Junction (date to be provided on accepted maker confirmation form)

  • Adhere to Handmade Arcade’s Maker Terms & Conditions.

Eligibility:

  • Maker business must adhere to Handmade Arcade’s definition of a “handmade business” as defined in our Spring Market FAQs

  • Maker business must be a “new and emerging maker” as defined in our Spring Market FAQs

  • Maker must not be a food or beverage vendor

  • Maker must not have sold at a previous Handmade Arcade market*

*Makers who have sold at the Handmade Arcade Holiday Market as part of the Youth Maker Accelerator program are eligible to apply for the Spring Market.

Before you apply, please read these FAQs!

Recommended by Emerging Makers

  • "I have sold at other markets, and by far, this was the best turn out yet! Even though the booth fee was slightly higher, I made more profit than other markets/craft shows I have participated in. There was foot traffic all day and I felt like there were hardly any lulls. I really appreciated that I could be a part of this market! It connected me with customers, other makers, and the pre-market resources were great."

    — Emmy Lucy Co, 2024 Spring Market Maker

  • "I think this was the biggest market I’ve done yet - both revenue and amount of shoppers. It was nonstop all day long! It was incredible. Also, I felt this market understood me. The people were genuinely curious and interested in me and my items. I was glowing when I left. I made some amazing connections! This was so well put together-bravo. If I could do this market forever - every weekend - I would. I cannot stop sharing good things about this market."

    — The Mellow Moth, 2024 Spring Market Maker