Handmade Arcade, Pittsburgh, PA Videos

Last Week to Apply for Handmade Arcade's Holiday Market!
LAST WEEK TO APPLY! Makers & artists, you have only one more week to apply for the Holiday Market, Pittsburgh's largest holiday shopping event! Don't miss your chance to sell your handmade work to over 10K shoppers from December 6-7 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Apply by July 24 → https://form.jotform.com/Handmade_Arcade/2024-holiday-market-application

It's Spring Market time! Come on down to the Handmade Arcade Spring Market at Construction Junction to support new & emerging makers, get some delicious food & coffee, and more. We're here from 9-5! #pittsburghevents #pittsburghmakers #artistsofpittsburgh #handmadearcade #madeinpgh

Don't miss our FREE Spring Market on May 18 at Construction Junction! Today, meet the makers behind artwork, metal, and wood. #handmadearcade #pittsburghevents #madeinpittsburgh #madeinpgh #crafts #artistmarket

Our Spring Market is one week away at Construction Junction, and we can't WAIT to shop. Today, we're featuring makers who create things for all around your home, including ceramics, bath & body, toys, glass, & more! #pittsburghevents #handmadearcade #madeinpgh #madeinpittsburgh #crafts #artistmarket

Our Spring Market is a week from tomorrow on Saturday, May 18 at Construction Junction! Meet the makers selling clothing, accessories, and jewelry. What are you putting on your shopping list? Check back throughout the week to meet more makers! #HandmadeArcade #pittsburghevents #madeinpgh #crafts #artistmarket

Handmade Arcade's Spring Market on May 18
Don't miss Handmade Arcade's Spring Market on May 18 from 9 AM - 5 PM at Construction Junction in Pittsburgh! What treasurers will you find from our featured local makers and craftspeople? https://www.handmadearcade.org/2024-spring-market/

Calling All New & Emerging Makers!
Applications for our Spring Market close on March 17! This is the perfect market for artists and makers who are just getting started selling at in-person events. Hosted by our friends at Construction Junction, this event is indoors and includes a table and chair in your vendor fee if selected! Don't miss your chance to take your crafting and making to the next level. Application and more details at https://www.handmadearcade.org/for-makers/#spring #makersofpgh #madeinpittsburgh #pittsburghartists #pittsburghmakers

Please consider making a year-end donation to Handmade Arcade
2023 was a breakthrough year for Handmade Arcade! Our Spring and Holiday Markets set new records. We proudly hosted the largest Youth Maker cohort, our first-ever BIPOC Maker Accelerator, and introduced exciting programs like the Made to Last Maker Workshop series. Please consider making a year-end donation to help us continue to offer our community of makers invaluable opportunities for growth, connecting with new customers, and advancing their craft. Your donation also allows us to keep the tradition of offering free access to our markets, where shoppers are inspired to embrace our rich and diverse community of makers, craftspeople, and artists. Donate online here: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/handmade-arcade/help-us-keep-the-handmade-holiday-magic-alive Wishing you a peaceful & crafty holiday season.

Handmade Arcade 2023 Holiday Market Raffle Winners
And the 2023 raffle winners are... Eric from Beechview, PA Susan from Canonsburg, PA Mary from Castle Shannon, PA David from Pittsburgh, PA Haley from Homewood, PA Rachel from Castle Shannon, PA Helen from Dayton, OH Julie from Shadyside, PA Amelia from Baldwin, PA Robyn from Hermitage, PA Susie from Aspinwall, PA Deb from McDonald, PA Mark from Point Marion, PA Candace from Cheswick, PA Rose from Beaver Falls, PA Aaron from Squirrel Hill, PA Maggie from Grove City, PA Maryl from Mount Washington, PA Chandler from Coraopolis, PA Jennifer from Swissvale, PA Rachel from Castle Shannon, PA Holly from Hazelwood, PA Nicole from Squirrel Hill, PA Karen from Ben Avon, PA Winners were contacted, and packages mailed. THANK YOU to everyone who supported the Holiday Market Raffle by donating an item or purchasing a ticket! #handmadearcade #holidaymarket

2023 Holiday Market Shopper Survey
The 2023 Holiday Market was a massive hit, all thanks to YOU! With over 10,000 handmade-loving shoppers, it was a magical celebration of the region's talented maker, craft, and arts community. We're bursting with gratitude for your support—here's to making it the best year yet! Handmade Arcade is committed to making every year better than the last, and we can only do that with your help. We have created a short survey for our attendees that asks a few key questions. Complete our shopper survey and be entered to win a $100 gift card from love, Pittsburgh. https://www.handmadearcade.org/survey

Today is the Handmade Arcade Holiday Market!
We have planned all year for today! Are you ready? We are. Shop one-of-a-kind handmade products from 275+ talented makers and artists at the largest holiday market in the region TODAY, Saturday, December 2, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center! Get crafty in our Hands-Handmade Activity Area! Visit one of our 30 Youth Maker tables! Bring the whole crew and your holiday shopping list, and make everyone's handmade holiday dreams come true. See you there! Everything you need to know - from free tickets, directions, parking, and more, is found online here: https://www.handmadearcade.org/holidaymarket23/

The Holiday Market Main Event is TOMORROW!
The Holiday Market Main Event is TOMORROW! Are you ready? Do you have your free-timed tickets? Here is what you need to know! MAIN EVENT Saturday, December 2 11 AM to 6 PM FREE with registration 275+ vendors, hands-on activities, art-making, large-scale demos, raffles, music, and more! Shop early and avoid the crowds! Fright Night Happy Hour Friday, December 1 5 to 7:30 PM Tickets: $35 Giveaways from sponsor Pip & Lola's Soap and Sundries for the first 300 in the door. All attendees receive 25 Friday Night Raffle tickets. Early Bird Shopping Saturday, December 2 9 to 11 AM Tickets: $25 Giveaways from sponsor Una Biologicals for the first 300 in the door. All attendees receive 25 Main Event raffle tickets. Children under 12 do not need tickets for any events. Everything you need to know is on the Holiday Market event page here: https://www.handmadearcade.org/holidaymarket23/

The Handmade Arcade Holiday Market Main Event is only 2 days away!
The Holiday Market Main Event is only 2 days away! Are you ready for the handmade extravaganza that is the Handmade Arcade Holiday Market? This year's market is bigger, better, and more craft-tastic than ever! Three ways to shop: MAIN EVENT Saturday, December 2 11 AM to 6 PM FREE with registration 275+ vendors, hands-on activities, art-making, large-scale demos, raffles, music, and more! Fright Night Happy Hour Friday, December 1 5 to 7:30 PM Tickets: $35 Giveaways from sponsor Pip & Lola's Soap and Sundries for the first 300 in the door. All attendees receive 25 Friday Night Raffle tickets. Early Bird Shopping Saturday, December 2 9 to 11 AM Tickets: $25 Giveaways from sponsor Una Biologicals for the first 300 in the door. All attendees receive 25 Main Event raffle tickets. Children under 12 do not need tickets for any events. Everything you need to know is on the Holiday Market event page https://www.handmadearcade.org/holidaymarket23/

The countdown is on! The Handmade Arcade Holiday Market is only DAYS away!
The countdown is on! The Handmade Arcade Holiday Market is only DAYS away! Are you ready to shop? Are you ready to get crafty? Event highlights include: - 275+ vendors - 64 new makers - 30 youth makers - 11+ hands-on activities and demos - Raffles - Music, Food, and more! Register for your free timed tickets for Saturday, Dec. 2, from 11 AM to 6 PM. Remember, there are two opportunities to shop crowd-free! - Friday Night Happy Hour / Dec. 1 from 5 to 7:30 PM / $35 - Saturday Early Bird Shopping / Dec. 2 from 9 to 11 AM / $25 Event details and links found online here: https://www.handmadearcade.org/holidaymarket23/ See you this weekend!

Time is running out for Give Big Pittsburgh! Donate to Handmade Arcade before midnight.
Time is running out for Give Big Pittsburgh! Will you donate to help us keep the Handmade Arcade Holiday Market magic alive! Handmade Arcade community members know how impactful the Holiday Market is for both makers and shoppers. If you have experienced the Holiday Market, you’ve seen the magic firsthand. That’s why we’re asking you to donate to help us keep the holiday magic alive. A gift of any amount will help us fulfill our mission to empower makers of all ages and connect them with shoppers who care about supporting independent artists. Donate online before time runs out. Thank you! https://www.givebigpittsburgh.com/organizations/handmade-arcade

Give Big Pittsburgh is TODAY, and we are asking you to donate so we can keep the Handmade Arcade Holiday Market magic alive!
Give Big Pittsburgh is TODAY, and we are asking you to donate so we can keep the Handmade Arcade Holiday Market magic alive! Every year, as we plan for Handmade Arcade’s annual Holiday Market, we find ourselves reflecting on cherished memories from the past and glowing with pride at how our humble winter market has become the largest, most highly anticipated handmade event in the region! If you have experienced the Holiday Market, you’ve seen the magic firsthand. Handmade Arcade community members know how impactful the Holiday Market is for both makers and shoppers. That’s why we’re asking you to donate to help us keep the holiday magic alive. Will you donate today? $10 helps us continue the tradition of free admission. $50 provides supplies for our hands-on activities. $100 covers professional mentorship for one youth maker. A gift of any amount will help us fulfill our mission to empower makers of all ages and connect them with shoppers who care about supporting independent artists. Donate online today: https://www.givebigpittsburgh.com/organizations/handmade-arcade

Pittsburgh Glass Center holiday pop-up glass sale at the Handmade Arcade Holiday Market
We are excited to share that the Pittsburgh Glass Center will again hold its annual holiday pop-up glass sale at the Handmade Arcade Holiday Market. Shop funky, fanciful, and functional glass gifts for everyone on your list and support local artists in the Pittsburgh Glass Center community. Plus, watch their artists in action at their Hot Wheels mobile glassblowing studio! Event Schedule: Friday Night Happy Hour: Friday, December 1 • 5 to 7:30 PM • $35 Early Bird Shopping: Saturday, December 2 • 9 to 11 AM • $25 Main Event: Saturday, December 2 • 11 AM to 6 PM • FREE with registration Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 All event details can be found online here: https://www.handmadearcade.org/holidaymarket23/

🎁 WIN BIG at the Handmade Arcade Holiday Market Raffle! 🎁
🎁 WIN BIG at the Handmade Arcade Holiday Market Raffle! 🎁 The generosity of our talented maker community will be on display this year with an unforgettable raffle! Over 25 beautifully curated baskets filled to the brim with 100s of donated items from our amazing makers are up for grabs! Each basket is a testament to the spirit of giving that defines this season, from handcrafted goodies to unique treasures. Found in the front of the hall, under the oversized raffle sign, you can purchase raffles for $5 (4 tickets), $10 (10 tickets), and $20 (25 tickets). Winners will be pulled and contacted on Monday, December 4. Baskets will be delivered or mailed! Every purchase supports local makers and artisans. This year's raffle is sponsored by the Pittsburgh City Paper. We will see you this WEEKEND at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Remember to register for free tickets for the main event on Saturday from 11 AM to 6 PM or purchase tickets for crowd-free early shopping. All details can be found online here: https://www.handmadearcade.org/holidaymarket23/

We are thrilled to introduce our first-ever BIPOC maker cohort.
We are thrilled to introduce our first-ever BIPOC maker cohort. Five makers participated in business-building workshops and received a scholarship for materials. Hosted in partnership with Sustainible, a woman, minority, and immigrant-owned startup in Pittsburgh and supported by Neighborhood Allies, the BIPOC Maker Accelerator uplifts historically underrepresented makers, craftspeople, and artists in the region's maker ecosystem. Meet: Imani of Catherine Trendz Raymont of RaiZArts DeLaina of Soapy Soulutions Germaine of Wellness With'N Marcè of Ceramics by Marcè We can't wait for you to meet these talented makers at the Holiday Market on December 1 and 2 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Remember to register for free-timed tickets today! Event details found online here: https://www.handmadearcade.org/holidaymarket23/