Become a Vendor
Become a Vendor in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Imagine art, jewelry, homeware, clothing, and more being sold in one inclusive community space. Arts Marketplace, a Grand Rapids nonprofit, removes barriers, replacing high retail rent and business isolation with shared space, shared audiences, and practical business support for emerging businesses. Here, creativity becomes viable through community-powered growth.
Which vendor relationship is right for you?
Arts Marketplace was founded in 2020 with the mission of enhancing the retail presence in downtown Grand Rapids, while also supporting small retail businesses in their journey to their own storefront. We offer simple vendor agreements for those hopeful to sell goods at the Arts Marketplace. We also are an incubator for small businesses that plan to launch within the next 12 months in downtown Grand Rapids, through a program called the Downtown Retailer Incubator Program (DRIP).
Vendor Benefits
Arts Marketplace is passionate about support. We are currently funded by grants and donations that allow us to provide benefits for our vendors. These include:
- Aesthetically pleasing space that is maintenance-free
- Increased visibility and presence in the heart of downtown to bring traffic and customers into the space
- A fully staffed store, so vendors don’t have to be present to sell their goods like traditional pop up shops.
- Events and programming to attract the public
- Regular vendor events to support the maker community, and access to a retail incubation program (DRIP) if launching your own storefront is the right next step
Our inclusive environment allows our makers to thrive and Grand Rapids to become better acquainted with the diverse individuals who make our city a more vibrant, interesting, and creative place.
Become an Arts Marketplace Vendor Today
Increase visibility for your products while gaining customers and sales. Become a vendor at Arts Marketplace, where we provide an inclusive community space in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids. Contact us today to get started with the process to become a vendor at Arts Marketplace.