IndieMe Collective

An ecosystem for handcrafted commerce and community.

Learn in the Academy, get discovered in the Virtual Expo, sell year-round in the Marketplace, and support the future through Shop American Handcrafted.

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Four connected initiatives. One mission: keep handcrafted thriving.

The IndieMe Collective is the ecosystem behind IndieMe, built to strengthen the handcrafted industry from multiple angles.

It brings together the IndieMe Marketplace, Virtual Expo, IndieMe Academy, and our nonprofit Shop American Handcrafted into one connected collection that helps artists grow, helps buyers discover, and helps protect the future of handcrafted.

How the Collective Works Together

Each part of the Collective plays a distinct role, and each supports the others:

Education fuels readiness

(Academy)

Discovery creates momentum

(Virtual Expo)

Ordering builds long-term growth

(Marketplace)

Awareness strengthens demand

(Shop American Handcrafted)

Learn → Launch → Grow → Sustain

The Four Parts of the IndieMe Collective

IndieMe Marketplace

The year-round home for wholesale ordering and artist discovery.

Buyers can browse and order from independent artists anytime. Artists can build steady wholesale growth beyond a single event.

Best for:

→ Buyers who want reliable sourcing
→ Artists who want consistent wholesale sales

IndieMe Virtual Expo

A digital trade show experience designed for efficient discovery.

Gives buyers a focused way to explore new lines without travel. For artists, it’s a high-visibility moment that drives traffic to their Marketplace presence.

Best for:

→ Buyers looking for what’s new
→ Artists ready to be seen by new accounts

IndieMe Academy

Practical training that helps artists grow with confidence.

The Academy supports artists with tools and education for wholesale success, from pricing and product presentation to outreach, planning, and buyer readiness.

Best for:

→ Artists who want clearer strategy and stronger results.

Shop American Handcrafted (Nonprofit)

Championing handcrafted through awareness, education, and industry support.

Shop American Handcrafted exists to elevate the value of handcrafted work, expand public understanding, and strengthen the future of the industry. When consumers value handcrafted more deeply, the entire ecosystem benefits.

Best for:

→ Supporters, sponsors, and anyone who believes handcrafted matters.

Who the IndieMe Collective Serves

For Buyers

Discover artists, shop curated collections, and source wholesale with ease — while supporting real craftsmanship.

For Artists

Build skills, gain visibility, and grow year-round with ongoing wholesale opportunities.

For Sponsors & Supporters

Partner with us to reach a passionate community and help keep handcrafted visible and valued.

Get Involved

Artists

Join the Marketplace, explore the Academy, and participate in the Virtual Expo.

Join the Marketplace

Buyers

Sponsors/Supporters

Partner with us and support handcrafted through our nonprofit, Shop American Handcrafted.

Partner with us