What is The Fractal Market
The Fractal Market is a curated pop-up marketplace showcasing independent artists, designers, and creative brands. We focus on high-quality, original work and creating real retail exposure through in-person events, digital promotion, and an online marketplace.
Who is The Fractal Market for?
- Independent Artists
- Small Creative Brands
- Designers, illustrators and artisans
- Shoppers who value originality, craftsmanship and community
Whether you're emerging or established, we prioritize a strong creative vision and intentional work.
How are artists/vendors selected?
Vendors are selected based on:
- Originality & Craftsmanship
- Brand Presentation (not follower count!)
- Alignment with the Fractal Market aesthetic
This ensures a high quality experience for both artists and guests.
Is there a vendor fee?
Depending on the event, we offer:
- Flat booth or Shelf Fees
- Consignment based options
- Hybrid Models
Details are shared clearly before acceptance, NO hidden costs or fees.
What are the typical consignment rates?
Consignment rates vary by product category and event format but generally fall within industry standards. We also offer flexible structures for artist who prefer different risk/reward models.
Do you handle payments?
Yes. We handle point-of-sale transactions for consignment baed vendors and provide transparent post-event sales reporting and speedy payouts.
Do artists keep ownership of their work?
Absolutely. Artists retain full ownership of their work and brand. The Fractal Market simply acts as a sales exposure platform.
Do you offer marketing and promotion?
Yes, participating artists receive:
- Social Media Promotion before and after the event (with meta boosts)
- Spotlight in email and text marketing (incl. 3rd party advertisements)
- Artist display cards on site near their product with social media/website links
Is there an online marketplace?
Yes. Selected products may be chosen to be featured in our online marketplace, participation is 100% optional.
We handle:
- Product Hosting
- Order Processing
- Shipping Logistics
This allows artists to earn with us beyond our physical events.
Do I need to be present at the event?
Most of the time, no. We handle inventory and merchandising. Drop off and pickup or shipment of consignment and wholesale inventory is determined on a case by case basis.
What types of products are aloud?
We prioritize:
- Handmade / Personally Designed clothing
- Handmade jewelry
- Art prints/Sculptures
- Other handmade Accessories, Trinkets and charms
Where are events held?
Events are hosted in curated venues, pop-up spaces and creative environments. Primarily in Colorado, with plans to expand in the future.
Can I attend as a shopper?
Yes! The Fractal Market Retail Experience will always be free to attend and open to all.
Additional activations outside the official retail space may be ticketed and/or age restricted.
Still have questions?