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2024 Small Business Saturday Black Market Creatives Showcase: A Huge Success!
This year’s Black Market Creatives Showcase was truly one for the books! 🎉 From an incredible lineup of vendors to captivating live performances, the energy was unmatched. We were even featured on NBC4 Washington's Weekend Scene with Tommy McFly, highlighting the impact of our event! The event was also covered by DC News Now and featured in the Washington Post's The 39 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week.
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A huge thank you to everyone who came through to support—your presence made the day unforgettable. Special gratitude goes to our amazing partners at the Anacostia Arts Center, Shop Small, and to Phreespace for curating the perfect vibe.
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And, of course, a massive shoutout to all of the vendors who showcased their talents and products. Your creativity and hard work are the heartbeat of this event!
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The official event recap can be found here. We can't wait to relive the magic with you!
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Check out our feature article by the Washington Informer [here] . The piece, titled "Turning Pain into Purpose: How Black Entrepreneurs are Transforming Trauma, Health Care in D.C.", shines a spotlight on the impact of Black entrepreneurs in our community and highlights the heart of our mission: uplifting local talent while pushing boundaries in creative and entrepreneurial spaces.
We were featured on NBC4 Washington's Weekend Scene with Tommy McFly,
The 2024 Father's Day Weekend Black Market Creatives Showcase
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The 2024 Father's Day Weekend Black Market Creatives Showcase on Saturday June 15th, 2024 was one for the books. It included an amazing vendor marketplace, live performances and more. Thank you to everyone who came pass to check us out. Major shoutout to our partners at the Anacostia Arts Center, and another shoutout for Phreespace & DJ Artis for providing the vibes for the day. Thank you to all of the vendors that participated in the event!
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Exciting News!
The Black Market Creatives Showcase has been selected as a 2024 Shop Small Neighborhood Champion as part of the American Express Shop Small Neighborhood Champion Program! We’re thrilled to be partnering with American Express to support local businesses and spotlight unique, talented creators pushing boundaries in our community.
About Black Market Creatives Showcase
Founded in 2016, our event through the years has brought together over 100+ Black entrepreneurs and creators, providing a vibrant space for them to connect with new audiences and showcase their goods and services. Powered by Status Apparel DC and Status: Way of Life, LLC, this annual marketplace has become a staple for those seeking one-of-a-kind products and experiences.
The 2023 Small Business Saturday Black Market Creatives Showcase
The 2023 Small Business Saturday Black Market Creatives Showcase on Saturday November 25th, 2023 was a success. We even got featured for the weekend on WUSA9 as 1 of 5 Small Business Saturday events in the DMV. Thank you to everyone who came pass to check us out. Major shoutout to our partners at the Anacostia Arts Center, and another shoutout for DJ Artis for providing the vibes for the day. Thank you to all of the vendors that participated in the event!
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Art All Night 2023
The 2023 Anacostia (@anacostiabid) Art All Night (@dcartallnight) weekend was one for the books THANK YOU to everyone who came out and supported! Another safe and successful set of events. Shoutout out to our partners at @anacostiaarts @art.isempowerment for all of their amazing work! ANOTHER MAJOR SHOUTOUT TO EACH OF THE VENDORS THAT PARTICIPATED. YOU all made the night! Stay tuned for upcoming event details! Art All Night Afro House, an Art All Night experience, was a celebration of all things Black. A night of Theater, a Black Owned Business market place and a midnight cypher complete with an Afrobeats lounge Collaborators included DJ RBI, DJ Artis, The Essential Theater, and Status Apparel DC’s Black Market Creatives Showcase
Black Market Creatives Showcase at DC Art All Night 2022
The DC Art All Night 2022 Black Market Creatives Showcase was a success on Friday September 23rd, 2022! A big shoutout to each of the businesses that participated in the event and everyone who came out to support! We recorded 409 people coming into and checking out the event. Great work by the team Status Apparel DC, Anacostia Arts & Art.IsEmpowerment on making it happen. More to come!
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The Summer 2022 Black Market Creatives Showcase was featured in the Washington Post as one of the "The best things to do in the D.C. area the week of June 10-15".
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The Summer 2022 Black Market Creatives Showcase was a success on Saturday June 11th, 2022! Even got featured in Washingtonpost.com. A big shoutout to each of the businesses that participated in the event and everyone who came out to support! Great work by the team Status Apparel DC & Anacostia Arts on making it happen. More to come!
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