2026 ACE Amplify Creatives & Entrepreneurs Social Impact Market

AAPI Creatives and Entrepreneurs brings together AAPI creatives and small businesses to amplify their voices and impact.

AAPI Creatives & Entrepreneurs

Pier 57

Join us for the 2026 Amplify Creatives &amp; Social Impact Market curated by ACE Pop Up during AAPI Heritage Month as part of the Asian Creative Festival 2026!Saturday &amp; Sunday: Amplifying Small Businesses - Pop Up Market (11am - 6pm). We will showcase over 30 vendors with various creative and culturally inspired products. There will be different vendors on each day, so come to both if you can!Sunday only: Creative Activities &amp; Workshops (12pm - 4pm). On this day, some brands will host special craft or interactive activities with a portion of proceeds benefitting the Asian Creative Foundation's Social Impact Hackathon.Join us in person at Pier 57 for a weekend filled with creativity, culture, and community.RSVP to be entered for free raffles/giveaways. By RSVPing for this event, you agree to subscribe to Pier 57’s newsletter

<h3>Vendor Sneak Peek</h3><h2>ART &amp; ILLUSTRATION</h2><ul><li>Art.ley – Whimsical stickers and prints inspired by nostalgia, softness, and childhood imagination</li><li>SungMunHei – Aaron Sung creates merchandise in the form of prints, charms, enamel pins, stickers, zines, tote bags, and other accessories.</li><li>Bun’s Blooms – culturally-inspired, relatable and nostalgic stationery with the aim to bring joy.</li><li>Made by Oph - Ophelia (Made By Oph) is an artist and illustrator based in Brooklyn, NY. Using a variety of mediums including linocut, oil paints, ink, and digital, Ophelia explores her Chinese American heritage.</li><li>Moobear LLC – Mixed-media art brand featuring embroidery, printmaking, and tactile storytelling</li><li>Miiasoey – Independent artist/maker with thoughtfully designed goods and personal creative practice</li><li>ORCA Illustrations – Retro-inspired illustration brand with colorful prints, comics, and sculptural art pieces</li><li>Panda Cub Stories LLC – Web comic and storytelling brand exploring Chinese culture, food, and neurodivergent experiences</li><li>ZoTo&amp;Co – Playful stationery, art, and home goods inspired by food, plants, and culture</li></ul><h2>APPAREL &amp; ACCESSORIES</h2><ul><li>BUHAYIN – Filipino-American jewelry brand using pre-loved materials</li><li>DAWANG – New York-based streetwear reinterpreting modern Chinese aesthetics</li><li>Ever November – Modern jade jewelry brand with playful, colorful design</li><li>Efense – EMF shielding accessories and protective wearable products</li><li>Kasama – Tropical lifestyle brand with vibrant accessories and wearable designs</li><li>SelfLoom – Minimal, story-driven sterling silver and gold vermeil jewelry</li><li>ShinyObjectShop – Handcrafted jewelry and accessories with bold, playful designs</li><li>Silora Orient – SILORA Orient is a luxury handcraft brand specializing in Chānhuā silk thread wrapping art</li><li>moonkat studio – Handmade jewelry inspired by organic forms and Chinese-American heritage</li><li>mona jewelry – Handcrafted jewelry inspired by nature, poetry, and Eastern design language</li><li>WE ARE CHIMMI – Cultural apparel brand celebrating immigrant identity through streetwear</li></ul><h2>HOME &amp; BEAUTY &amp; GIFTS</h2><ul><li>Curious Dream Studio LLC – Botanical jewelry and storytelling pieces rooted in memory and identity</li><li>Mumu bath - a Brooklyn-based bath and body brand inspired by Taiwanese heritage. We create handmade, small-batch products using vegan, plant-based ingredients that are gentle on sensitive skin.</li><li> Nazuk Beauty - a natural hair and brow growth solution based on the centuries-old Central Asian beauty secret of Usma grass</li><li>Ombrato – Curated Japanese artisan goods blending craftsmanship and modern aesthetics</li><li>Rigel Atlas – Rigel Boutique is a curated online destination offering an exclusive selection of refined pieces, featuring pearls, fur&amp;leather products, caviar, and artfully crafted apparel.</li><li>SouveDeer – Taiwanese-inspired candles and lifestyle goods centered on scent and home</li><li>You Love Poon – Decorative fridge magnets. Custom magnets made on the spot or any occasion.</li></ul><h2>FOOD &amp; BEVERAGE</h2><ul><li>Ipoh Corner store – Malaysian-inspired food concept with nostalgic home-style dishes and pantry goods</li><li>Mofa Cafe – Taiwanese-inspired herbal wellness teas and blends</li><li>Of Tea Corporation – Premium tea brand bridging Chinese tea culture and modern wellness</li><li>Lily's Treats NYC LLC – Handcrafted desserts with nostalgic flavors and NYC twist</li><li>Nomi Crunch – Crunchy snacks with bold Asian-inspired flavor profiles</li><li>Bessou – Gourmet small batch Japanese flavored popcorn and pantry goods</li><li>Zaab Zaab – Northeastern Thai restaurant.Awarded 2023-2026 NYT 100 Best restaurants. Ft Mango sticky rice &amp; Thai chive cake.</li></ul>Market 57 - Come hungry to check out the Market 57 food hall including these AAPI businesses:<ul><li>Ammi</li><li>Bird &amp; Branch</li><li>Essex Pearl</li><li>Little Banchan Shop</li><li>Bessou</li><li>Zaab Zaab</li></ul>We will also be raising awareness of local Nonprofits. Please check out latest details on our Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/acepopup/?hl=en" title="https://www.instagram.com/acepopup/?hl=en" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@acepopup</a> ! ACE (AAPI Creatives &amp; Entrepreneurs) is a collective connecting independent creatives and consumers with an emphasis on supporting emerging AAPI creatives and small businesses. We will be featuring over 30 unique vendors and artists, craft workshops, and sounds by DJ Damage. We hope you can shop, dine, &amp; celebrate with us!We aim to spread joy and inspiration by highlighting the diversity of our community, cultures, and changemakers - creating a physical space for everyone to experience authentic stories about the AAPI identity. We are part of the <a href="https://www.asiancreativefoundation.org/" title="https://www.asiancreativefoundation.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Asian Creative Festival</a>, a special weekend program of AAPI organizations, speakers, talent, and community.

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