About this Event
Join us for the 2026 Amplify Creatives & Social Impact Market curated by ACE Pop Up during AAPI Heritage Month as part of the Asian Creative Festival 2026!
Saturday & Sunday: Amplifying Small Businesses - Pop Up Market (11am - 6pm). We plan to showcase 15-20 vendors with various creative and culturally inspired products. There will be different vendors on each day, so come to both if you can!
Sunday only: Creative Activities & Workshops (12pm - 4pm). On this day, some brands will host special craft or interactive activities with a portion of proceeds benefitting the Asiance Creative Foundation's Social Impact Hackathon.
Join us in person at Pier 57 for a weekend filled with creativity, culture, and community.
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Vendor Sneak Peek
ART & ILLUSTRATION
- Art.ley – Whimsical stickers and prints inspired by nostalgia, softness, and childhood imagination
- SungMunHei – Aaron Sung creates merchandise in the form of prints, charms, enamel pins, stickers, zines, tote bags, and other accessories.
- Bun’s Blooms – culturally-inspired, relatable and nostalgic stationery with the aim to bring joy.
- Made by Oph - Ophelia (Made By Oph) is an artist and illustrator based in Brooklyn, NY. Using a variety of mediums including linocut, oil paints, ink, and digital, Ophelia explores her Chinese American heritage.
- Moobear LLC – Mixed-media art brand featuring embroidery, printmaking, and tactile storytelling
- Miiasoey – Independent artist/maker with thoughtfully designed goods and personal creative practice
- ORCA Illustrations – Retro-inspired illustration brand with colorful prints, comics, and sculptural art pieces
- Panda Cub Stories LLC – Web comic and storytelling brand exploring Chinese culture, food, and neurodivergent experiences
- ZoTo&Co – Playful stationery, art, and home goods inspired by food, plants, and culture
APPAREL & ACCESSORIES
- BUHAYIN – Filipino-American jewelry brand using pre-loved materials
- DAWANG – New York-based streetwear reinterpreting modern Chinese aesthetics
- Ever November – Modern jade jewelry brand with playful, colorful design
- Efense – EMF shielding accessories and protective wearable products
- Kasama – Tropical lifestyle brand with vibrant accessories and wearable designs
- SelfLoom – Minimal, story-driven sterling silver and gold vermeil jewelry
- ShinyObjectShop – Handcrafted jewelry and accessories with bold, playful designs
- moonkat studio – Handmade jewelry inspired by organic forms and Chinese-American heritage
- mona jewelry – Handcrafted jewelry inspired by nature, poetry, and Eastern design language
- WE ARE CHIMMI – Cultural apparel brand celebrating immigrant identity through streetwear
HOME & BEAUTY & GIFTS
- Curious Dream Studio LLC – Botanical jewelry and storytelling pieces rooted in memory and identity
- Mumu bath - a Brooklyn-based bath and body brand inspired by Taiwanese heritage. We create handmade, small-batch products using vegan, plant-based ingredients that are gentle on sensitive skin.
- Ombrato – Curated Japanese artisan goods blending craftsmanship and modern aesthetics
- Rigel Atlas – Rigel Boutique is a curated online destination offering an exclusive selection of refined pieces, featuring pearls, fur&leather products, caviar, and artfully crafted apparel.
- SouveDeer – Taiwanese-inspired candles and lifestyle goods centered on scent and home
- You Love Poon – Decorative fridge magnets. Custom magnets made on the spot or any occasion.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
- Ipoh Corner store – Malaysian-inspired food concept with nostalgic home-style dishes and pantry goods
- Mofa Cafe – Taiwanese-inspired herbal wellness teas and blends
- Of Tea Corporation – Premium tea brand bridging Chinese tea culture and modern wellness
- Lily's Treats NYC LLC – Handcrafted desserts with nostalgic flavors and NYC twist
- Nomi Crunch – Crunchy snacks with bold Asian-inspired flavor profiles
Market 57 - Come hungry to check out the Market 57 food hall including these AAPI businesses:
- Ammi
- Bird & Branch
- Essex Pearl
- Little Banchan Shop
- Bessou
We will also be raising awareness of local Nonprofits. Please check out latest details on our Instagram @acepopup !
ACE (AAPI Creatives & Entrepreneurs) is a collective connecting independent creatives and consumers with an emphasis on supporting emerging AAPI creatives and small businesses. We will be featuring over 30 unique vendors and artists, a digital photo booth, and sounds by . We hope you can shop, dine, & celebrate with us!
We aim to spread joy and inspiration by highlighting the diversity of our community, cultures, and changemakers - creating a physical space for everyone to experience authentic stories about the AAPI identity. We are part of the , a special weekend program of AAPI organizations, speakers, talent, and community.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Pier 57, 25 11th Avenue, New York, United States
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