Support Handmade Arcade
Fueling Pittsburgh’s Creative Future
Your gift empowers local makers, fuels community connection, and keeps Pittsburgh’s creative scene thriving — one stitch, sketch, and spark at a time.
For over 20 years, Handmade Arcade has been the place where artists, entrepreneurs, and curious creatives come together to share their craft with the world.
From humble beginnings (seven women and a dining room table!) to one of the largest independent craft markets in the region, we’ve:
Supported over 3,000 makers
Welcomed more than 215,000 shoppers
Facilitated $4M+ in reported maker sales
Offered free and low-cost maker programs year-round
None of this happens without people like YOU!
Make a One-Time Donation
Quick. Easy. Impactful.
Your one-time gift goes directly toward keeping our events accessible, our makers supported, and our programs running strong.
From helping a new maker sell out of products at their first market, to giving a high school artist their first taste of entrepreneurship — every donation sparks something real.
Become a Monthly Member
Give a little. Support a lot. Get awesome stuff.
Your consistent support helps us dream bigger, plan smarter, and say “yes” more often to the maker and ideas that deserve it. Plus — perks!
Enjoy tickets to the Holiday Market, a personalized Holiday Market shopping experience, an exclusive maker gift...and more surprises throughout the year.
Donating to Handmade Arcade isn’t just generous — it’s hands-on support for a future where Pittsburgh makers can grow, create, and connect.
So, whether you give once or make it monthly, thank you for helping us stitch together this beautifully bold creative ecosystem.
Together, we’re crafting something special.
And we’re so glad you’re part of it!