Marketplace is an experiment committed to celebrating and amplifying the talents of our continent’s first artists and original designers that have been featured in the work shared on VA. Our mission is to provide a digital market to showcase their unique creations and promote their work to a global audience, with the profits going directly to the artist, or the community they come from, or nominate. We are dedicated to advancing creative small businesses located in both rural and urban communities, supporting their growth, and providing them with opportunities for success.
Connecting People with products that make a real difference
Imagine you are watching a film, and you see a beautiful woven bag. You would like to support her, her art, and her community. But how can you purchase one? That is the core of the making this marketplace experiment, to help facilitate and connect the artist with the audience, allowing them to purchase directly authentic, handcrafted products directly from Native artisans and designers. We believe in the power of storytelling and recognize that each creation is rooted in a rich narrative, reflecting the history, culture, and traditions of Indigenous communities.
We aim to bridge the gap between consumers and creatives, by providing a space around this campfire to showcase their work and connect with a global audience.
Purchase with purpose
By supporting the Marketplace experiment, you become active participant in advancing the creative small businesses and talented individuals who contribute to the cultural fabric of their community, and our world. Every purchase made through our platform directly supports these artists, empowering them to continue their craft and preserve their cultural heritage, with the profits going directly back to the aritst, the community they come from, or the people they nominate.
Through our dedication to promoting Native creativity and storytelling, we foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of Indigenous cultures, breaking down barriers and building bridges of connection and respect. We want to make the Marketplace thought of more than just a store; it is a dynamic community that encourages dialogue, cultural exchange, and builds relationships, all while providing economic empowerment to those who need it, and most importantly, deserve it.
