The Heurich Urban Manufacturing Incubator’s Mini Markt program provides “New” and “Beginner” maker artisan businesses with a free in-person sales platform at our public Biergarten during Dupont Circle’s monthly Art Walk. Selected makers will sell their hand-made goods at the museum’s 1921 Biergarten, giving DC an opportunity to learn about their local small business community.
Mini Markts are designed for “New” and “Beginner” businesses to provide them an affordable and manageable platform to support their growth. View our “Business Life Cycle Levels” to determine if you are a “New” or “Beginner” business.
Mini Markt vendors will be selected through an application process. The museum’s Urban Manufacturing team will reach out to makers to confirm their acceptance and provide cross-promotional marketing information.
The Mini Markt program contributes to the Heurich Urban Manufacturing Incubator Program’s mission to strengthen our local small-scale manufacturing community by providing economic opportunities. This program is rooted in the legacy of craftsmanship and entrepreneurship at the Heurich House Museum, and is inspired by our annual Christmas Markt, now in its 13th year.
mini markt Details
Incubator Provides:
- A 3ft x 8ft space outside in biergarten
- 6ft table and tablecloth
- Pre-made graphics and social content toolkit for maker
- Promotion of market on social media, email, and website
- Optional pre-markt 30 minute consultation of market set-up
Maker Provides:
- Products to sell
- Payment processing system
- Cross-promotion on digital channels
Details:
- First Friday Monthly 5-8pm (April - November)
- Set-up Time: 4-5pm
- Break-down Time: 5-8pm
- Market takes place outside and is weather dependent
Eligibility:
All vendors are required to:
- be beginner businesses
- be makers of artisanal products (e.g. jewelry, leather goods, woodwork);
- be primarily located within the District of Columbia;
- sell products designed by the owner-maker (if you are interested in applying as an artist collective, please email us to explore partnership opportunities);
- have an owner-maker who is available to attend 100% of public hours.
2025 Dates
Friday, April 4th | 5-8pm
- Application Due: March 7th
Friday, May 2nd 5-8pm
- Application Due: April 4th
Friday, June 6th 5-8pm
- Application Due: May 2nd
Friday, September 5th 5-8pm
- Application Due: August 1st
Friday, October 3rd 5-8pm
- Application Due: September 5th
Friday, November 7th 5-8pm
- Application Due: October 3rd
More opportunities forthcoming.
Please email Alex Fraioli, Director, Heurich Urban Manufacturing Incubator, with any questions.