First of all, thank you for being so loyal to Pop-Up Raleigh over the years. When this year started I was full of hope, but like many of you, 2020 has literally brought me to my knees more times than I care to admit. The pressure to help is overwhelming. I have been in constant communication with Trophy about a possible return. How can we do it safely? How can we NOT do it for our creative community? After a recent meeting, we are confident that we can bring Pop-Up Raleigh back.
Like everything else, 2020 has changed our bustling market. We will rebuild one step at a time, but slowly and safely. Starting September 19th, Pop-Up Raleigh will temporarily change to a weekly Saturday afternoon market. Every Saturday, 12-5pm, fifteen local artists & vintage vendors will gather in the expanded Trophy patio (entire side parking lot) for a safe shopping experience. There will be rules and safety guidelines, but there will also be beautiful art, fun vintage clothing, a food truck, delicious beer and covered seating for everyone.
If you are interested in applying for any of the September-October market dates, the application and information are HERE. If you were registered for a cancelled Spring market, please check your email for additional details. Pop-Up Raleigh will probably add more holiday market dates soon, but we are being cautiously optimistic for now. Thank you for understanding.
If you are still unsure about attending public events, we completely understand. Everyone is navigating and making the best decisions for the health and safety of themselves and their family. In addition to the weekly markets, I will be promoting the participating artists online with links to their social media and websites for purchasing from home. I hope you will consider supporting local artists, shops and restaurants as much as possible. We are all better together and I thank you for your time and support of our creative community.
Thank YOU,
Tracey
If you are anxious to shop online for local art & vintage, check out the Virtual Art Market partnership with our friends at Hopscotch Music Festival starting Tuesday! Over 80 of the best artists, vintage clothing collections, crafters and retro objects will be just a click away. TrunkShow Raleigh is also a great option for in person shopping for funky+cool stuff. Trophy is still doing curbside pick up and limited delivery of beer and food from all locations, including State of Beer! Whatever your current comfort level, we are going to try and make supporting the local economy simple.