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BOSTON
- Monday, March 13, 2023 - Mayor Michelle Wu today announced Boston Artisan
Market (BAM), a new activation featuring Boston-based vendors in the
recently opened pavilion building on City Hall Plaza. BAM is being hosted
in partnership with Bogosplit, a Black, woman-owned tech
company committed to supporting and promoting all small businesses, and
will open Friday, March 17, 2023. The market will showcase local designers
and vendors displaying their clothing lines, skincare products,
jewelry, wearable art, and more. The pavilion is a new building
that was added to the City Hall Plaza footprint during the City Hall Plaza renovation project, and
is an example of the City’s efforts to create family-friendly public spaces
and to bring vibrancy to Downtown Boston.
BAM
will kick off the start of each weekend with “Fashion Fridays,” which will
include a fashion show highlighting local models, influencers and DJs,
including DJ Maverik. There will also be a Ratata Chimi Food Truck on site,
which celebrates Dominican culture through authentic, local cuisine.
“We
reopened City Hall Plaza with the intention of creating spaces for people
of all ages to come together Downtown. BAM is one piece of our ongoing
vision for the Plaza, building community while supporting local
entrepreneurs,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “I encourage residents to
visit BAM and enjoy the rotating vendors and designers.”
BAM
will be open Fridays from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m., Saturdays from 12:00 - 8:00
p.m., and Sundays from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. starting on March 17th and running
through May 6th.
“We
are extremely excited to host this program and expect it to be the first of
many. Visitors to the Boston Artisan Market will have the opportunity to
explore and discover all of the wonderful features of the City Hall Plaza
including the new pavilion, the green spaces and the playground,” said Eamon
Shelton, Commissioner of Property Management.
“This
market serves as an opportunity to activate the new City Hall Plaza and
attract residents and visitors downtown for a fun, family-friendly event,”
said Segun Idowu, Chief of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion. “I am
excited as BAM will also allow us to continue the work to support and
promote our small business community moving forward.”
“This
event is a great opportunity for us to test new ways of utilizing the
improved plaza and showcase local artisans and vendors,” said Kara
Elliott-Ortega, Chief of Arts and Culture for the City of Boston. “We
look forward to working with our new City Hall Plaza Engagement Manager to
bring more cultural programming like this to City Hall Plaza this year.”
The
vendors for the Boston Artisan Market will be a mix of Boston based and
Greater Boston based vendors, such as Oblige Boutique, run by two Boston-based
sisters. Other vendors range from skincare and makeup to accessories to
luggage. The vendors and featured designers will rotate every
weekend.
“We
are very excited for this opportunity to broaden our reach and introduce
our brand to fellow locals and tourists in the heart of Boston,” said Tania
Shabazz, Owner of Oblige Boutique. “The Boston Artisan Market is
another great example of the city supporting local small businesses and
expanding the footprint of marketplaces that connect entrepreneurs and
neighboring communities with a centralized shopping experience!”
“We
at Bogosplit have a true commitment to community building. Our mission is
to create a vibrant and inclusive shopping experience that celebrates and
elevates the creativity and diversity of the Boston community,” said Keyla
Williams, Co-founder and CEO of Bogosplit. “Join us in celebrating the
vibrancy of Boston's local businesses and artisans at BAM…where creativity
meets community."
The
pavilion building opened as part of the official City Hall Plaza reopening
last November. More about the renovations to make City Hall a more
welcoming, sustainable space can be found here.
About Bogosplit
Bogosplit
is excited to partner with the City of Boston for the Boston Artisan Market
(BAM)! Bogosplit was founded by Kenelly Cineus, Adriano Pinto, and Keyla
Williams, a team of passionate entrepreneurs with a deep commitment to
technology, innovation, and community. With their combined expertise
and experience, they are dedicated to empowering local communities and
businesses to succeed in today's digital age.
Bogosplit
is a dynamic and forward-thinking tech company that is committed to
supporting small businesses in expanding their reach and visibility. By
providing a range of cutting-edge online resources through our platform and
automated storefronts, Bogosplit empowers small vendors to grow their
business. Bogosplit’s mission is to support independent vendors so they can
focus on what they do best - creating high-quality products. | 
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