HANDMADE ARCADEThe Cutting Edge of CraftCelebrating 15 Years

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Mission StatementHandmade Arcade celebrates the cutting edge of craft by connecting creators and consumers through making, sharing, and learning.

Aerial View of HA:18ValuesHandmade Arcade:

• Inspires creativity and experimentation through the process of making things.• Supports creative commerce for local crafters and small business owners.• Honors the intersection of tradition and innovation.• Provides an alternative marketplace to mainstream retail.• Creates a welcoming atmosphere that promotes inclusivity and diversity.

What is Handmade Arcade?Pittsburgh’s first and largest independent craft fair

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Knotzland Millie’s Mustache Factory Whimsical Wonders

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Skapa Turnings

Showcasing artists who excel in areas of design, innovation and creativity.

KikiReadsComics Arashi Apparel

Youth Maker Vendors HA:18

Hands-on Handmade Activity AreaBridging the gap between consumers and creators by featuring drop-in projects like:• Craft and tech demonstrations• Mini-tutorials• Make-and-take activities• Games• Performances • Large-scale art installations

All activities are FREE for attendees.

HOHA 2018

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Our AudienceEngaged community members of all ages, backgrounds and ethnicities who are:

• forward-thinking• environmentally aware• socially conscious• committed to thoughtful consumerism• supporters of small, independent

businesses, and the buy local/buy handmade and DIY maker movements

Handmade Arcade 2016 Vendors and Shoppers

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Our VendorsHandmade Arcade vendors create many kinds of products in a variety of categories:

• Accessories • Adult Clothing• Artwork • Bath & Body • Ceramics and Glassware• Children’s Products and Toys • Housewares • Jewelry • Paper Goods • Other• Wood

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2018 Event: Our Best Event to Date• $450,000+ in vendor sales (estimate from 2018 vendor survey results)

• 12,000+ attendees

• 200+ artists, crafters, makers and designers

• 83 first-time Handmade Arcade vendors

• 20 FREE activities in the Hands-on Handmade Activity Area

• 11 youth makers in the Youth Maker Alley

• 19 emerging makers in the Craft Corridor

• 4 middle and high school entrepreneur groups showcased in the Hands-on Handmade Activity Area and main marketplace

• 1 sold-out hour of Early Birdie shopping (10 - 11 a.m.)

• 1 venue centrally located in Downtown Pittsburgh

• Debut of the Friday Night Preview Party (5:30 - 8 p.m.)

• FREE admission from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Youth Maker Alley 2019Plans for 2019: - Workshops scheduled in

September, October and November

- Mentoring with professional vendors

- $200 Stipends for Materials - Social media, email and web

coverage - Invitation to join our private

Facebook group

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Youth maker vendors HA:18

Youth Maker Alley 2019 handmadearcade.org

There will be ten tables. Nine tables will host individual makers, one table will host a entrepreneur group

Workshops will cover:

• Creating Goals• Deadlines and time management• Preparing you pitch• Budgets• Booth display • Craft Show checklist• Marketing and Branding• MONEY! How to make it, how to budget it, how to

price and taking payments • Product Pricing • How much product do I make? • Event day logistics• and more!

Questions and Answers!