Handmade Arcade support Pittsburgh’s maker movement by providing craft-based artists, designers, and makers with opportunities to sell products, build community, network, and share their artistic practice. Handmade Arcade celebrates the cutting edge of craft by connecting creators and consumers through making, sharing and learning. They achieve it by:

• Inspiring creativity and experimentation through the process of making
• Supporting creative commerce for local crafters, creative entrepreneurs, and small business owners
• Honoring the intersection of tradition and innovation
• Providing an alternative marketplace to mainstream retail
• Creating a welcoming atmosphere that promotes inclusivity and diversity.