Makers are our mission.
Handmade Arcade is a nonprofit that supports artistic entrepreneurs throughout the year with programs, events, and professional development.
What We Do
Holiday Market
Named one of “35 Indie Craft Fairs Every Creative Person Needs to Visit” by Buzzfeed in 2014, Handmade Arcade’s Holiday Market is Pittsburgh’s premier handmade holiday shopping event. Each year, the Holiday Market features 250+ vendors and welcomes more than 10,000 shoppers to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
Spring Market:
Our annual Spring Market features 30 new and emerging makers and is hosted by our partners at Construction Junction. This event welcomes 2,500 shoppers each year.
Youth Maker Accelerator Program
Handmade Arcade’s Youth Maker Accelerator Program provides an annual group of youth makers with a materials stipend, free vendor booth at the Holiday Market, professional mentorship, and maker education workshops. We love supporting the next generation of artistic entrepreneurs!
BIPOC Maker Accelerator
Piloted in 2023, the BIPOC Maker Accelerator Program provides selected BIPOC makers with stipends for business development, a free vendor booth at the annual Holiday Market, dedicated marketing, business development resources, and more.