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J-FASHION COMMUNITY EVENTS
INSPIRE'D
ARTIST MARKET
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
12 PM–5 PM
Join Bay Area Kei for InSpire’d, a J-fashion and Kawaii Artist Market on Saturday, September 13th in Oakland, California!
InSpire’d is an event that showcases illustrators and artists that create printed media, sculptures, or home goods.
Shopping is free to the general public. Light refreshments will be available, and we will also have a photo area near the altar.
LOCATION
825 Athens Ave, Oakland, CA 94607
FEATURED ARTISTS
Lavendorium
Lavendorium is an art and accessories brand that offers handmade items and J-fashion inspired illustrations from brand owner Mia. Each piece is carefully crafted to add the perfect touch to your coord!
Melonpeng
We're a cute mascot brand focused on bread inspired friends!
NyamenRamen
Hiya, I'm Willow, and I like slapping around bright colors on cute things!
UncleInuyasha
YumeDon
Welcome to the world of dream-colored donuts!
acidparfaits.art
acidparfaits.art is a Bay Area Illustrator making diabolically cute art!
VENDOR APPLICATIONS
Deadline to apply: Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 11:59pm PT
Read the InSpire'd Art Market 2025 Proposal
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We are accepting applications from J-fashion and kawaii illustrators and artists.
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We will not consider any applicants who use generative AI to create images and merchandise.
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This is an in-person event. Remote vending is not available for this event.
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Table and linens are not provided.
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Bay Area Kei will promote the selected vendors prior to the event. We will also provide assets to help vendors promote the event.
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The form will close on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 11:59pm PT. Any applications received after the deadline will be added to the waitlist.
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We will be jurying vendor applications based on criteria such as quality of work and sales experience.