Amplify Pittsburgh's Maker Stories — And Reach an Audience That Values Authenticity
Media partnerships with Handmade Arcade connect your platform with a highly engaged, values-driven audience — while helping thousands of shoppers discover local artists and small businesses across three annual markets.
Help Us Expand Our Reach
20,000+
annual market attendees
Who Should Partner with Us
Local Media Outlets
Pittsburgh-focused publications, radio, podcasts, and digital platforms looking to connect with an engaged, creative audience through event coverage, content collaboration, and community storytelling.
Regional & Tourism Partners
CVBs, destination marketing organizations, and regional media outlets interested in leveraging the Modern Craft Market to drive tourism and position Pittsburgh as a destination for contemporary craft and creative culture.
CVBs, destination marketing organizations, and regional media outlets interested in leveraging the Modern Craft Market to drive tourism and position Pittsburgh as a destination for contemporary craft and creative culture.
Lifestyle & Creative Brands
1,000,000+
annual ad impressions
20,300+
newsletter subscribers
39%
monthly open rate
Where Your Support Goes
“As a low-income disabled maker who can’t manage staff or a brick and mortar, it’s great to see that makers like me also have a better chance of participating. The market makes a HUGE sales impact, really fuels motivation and business goals, and everyone serious about making it in Pittsburgh deserves a chance to be a part and connect with so many customers.”
Media partnerships stretch our lean marketing budget so we can bring more shoppers to local makers — and help those makers build sustainable creative businesses. Approximately 80% of our makers rely on their business for vital income. For many, the Holiday Market represents over half their seasonal — or even annual — sales.
When you amplify Handmade Arcade, you amplify real people. Your coverage, promotion, and storytelling directly impact the livelihoods of hundreds of Pittsburgh artists and small business owners.
Partnership Opportunities
Media partnerships can be structured as paid sponsorships, in-kind advertising trades, or a combination of both — allowing you to provide promotional value in exchange for sponsorship benefits and recognition. In-kind partnerships typically involve providing advertising placement, event coverage, and promotional support across your platform in exchange for a sponsorship tier that includes premiere logo placement, digital advertisements, market tabling opportunities, and other benefits tailored to your level of contribution.
Let’s Build Something That Lasts
We're a small team making a big impact — and we'd love to do it with you. Whether you're looking to drive tourism, engage a creative audience, or tell meaningful local stories, let's explore how we can amplify creativity, community, and visibility together.
Thank You to Our 2025 Media Sponsors!
