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.
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LOCATION
825 Athens Ave, Oakland, CA 94607
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FEATURED ARTISTS
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.