PITTSBURGH, PA…. I Made It! Market, the city’s nomadic indie craft marketplace announces two pop-up
marketplaces just in time for Valentine’s Day. Thirty local artists will pop into the William Pitt Ballroom at the
University of Pittsburgh from 11:30 am – 3:30 pm on Friday, February 11. And, fifty regional artists will move
into the Glass Lofts on Penn Avenue in Friendship from 12 – 5 pm on Saturday, February 12.

The I Made It! Market creates events with a two-fold mission in mind. Our goal is to raise funds and
awareness for non-profit, arts and community groups AND to provide the opportunity for regional
craftspeople to establish small businesses. On February 11th, The Original, an arts and culture magazine
and non-profit produced on the University of Pittsburgh’s campus will hold a raffle of artists’ wares with
all proceeds benefiting The Original. And, on February 12th, a donation will be made to the Friendship
Development Association and visitors will be able to donate to a fund dedicated to an IMI artist’s father’s lung
transplant fund. IMI believes everyone can open their hearts this Valentine’s Day and help support others in
the community!

Visitors to the I Made It! Market will find a variety of handcrafted goods including natural bath and body products,
greeting cards, clothing, costumes, letterpress artwork, photography, house wares, woodwork, handbags, jewelry,
ceramics, children’s items and so much more. Descriptions of participating artists can be found leading up to the
event on the I Made It! Market website: www.imadeitmarket.com.

Crafty goodies made by local vendors will include: greeting cards and paper crafts, jewelry, fiber arts,
hula hoops, superhero capes for kids, handmade art books, clothing, knitted hats, T-shirts, house
wares, ceramics, art prints, photography, body products and more. Artists listed for each event at:
www.imadeitmarket.com (hover over ‘ARTISTS’).

On Friday, February 11, the Pittsburgh Glass Center, located directly across the street from the Glass Lofts, will
offer 20-minute walk-in workshops for $25 participants can make a flower, heart pendant or fused valentine.
Stop by on Saturday, February 12, from 12 – 4 pm (during I Made It! Market) to watch classes and explore the
Center’s newest exhibition “TENacity”. Visit www.pittsburghglasscenter.org for more information.

Partner with IMI!: For more information on I Made It! Market including sponsorship and partnerships, or to
vend at a future I Made It! Market event, contact info@imadeitmarket.com.

Event sponsors include: The Original www.originalmag.com, Howard Hanna Real Estate agents
Justin and Stephen Cummings, www.howardhanna.com/stephencummings, and Friendship
Development Associates, www.friendship-pgh.org.

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