Melrose Trading Post - Photos 2011 to 2016

I started at Greenway Arts Alliance as the Vendor Curator and Sales Manager for the Melrose Trading Post, overseeing the selection of vendors, booking systems, communications and bringing fun seasonal touches to the event with a limited budget. When I started at the Melrose Trading Post, the administrative and booking systems needed an overhaul, and my previous experience working at an event planning company gave me the tools I needed to organize the backend of the vendor systems for the market. As my new systems began to run and evolve, I was able to stabilize the vendor systems, grow the income for the non-profit, and keep up records for this department.
This made room to focus on marketing, programming and exploring other possible revenue avenues like a souvenir merch shop.

These photos are from 2011-2018.
In 2011 MTP had a humble little area for musicians to perform. Overtime it grew to a platform stage in the courtyard lawn shaded by a beautiful tree.
We hosted a few singer songwriters, or small local bands, and overtime with increased revenue, we were able to create a beautiful stage to attract the local working musicians to add to their monthly show schedule.
The market’s vibrancy makes it very attractive to photographers. During this time period I enjoyed taking photos in the market of vendors and their displays, musicians, artists, interesting finds and dogs.

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Down the Fairfax entrance aisle of the market.

The Main Stage!

An always vibrant booth, ArroyaveStudio (https://www.etsy.com/shop/ArroyaveStudio) sells on Etsy and has a colorful Instagram account.

Artist Julie Arnoff painting a portrait of her neighboring vendor. (http://www.juliearnoff.com)

Dog Rescue Pet Adoption Booth Volunteer

One Happy Customer

The MTP food court has live music and seating.

Weekly Local Live Music!

Artist Matt Wilcox’s Wood Art (http://www.mattlwilcox.com)

1920's mannequin heads

Overcast weather, warm sweaters and of course, shopping local.

The good folks of @Disregarden / #DisregardenFlea

Juan MTNT’s Leather works (https://m.facebook.com/mtnt.juan)

Amy of @HollywoodandTwine (http://www.hollywoodandtwine.com) is another Etsy seller with an inspiring booth.

Rug and Antique Vendor, Atiq Warasta, has been with MTP for over a decade!

Artist Rachel Brown (http://www.rachelbrownart.com) has watercolor paintings that leave you speechless!

Sherri Kagan’s Vintage Jewelry and Hat Extravaganza (https://instagram.com/sherrikagan/)

Carlos and Carmen’s Collection of LA’s Most Interesting Finds

We seek out inventive vendors who create goods out of repurposed materials.

We select vendors with high quality and funky vintage fashion goods.

Artist @MattLWilcox captured a friend’s dog so well. (http://www.mattlwilcox.com)

From @Disregarden

The photo man’s booth in action.

Le Boustique – A Traveling Restored Bus Boutique

Locally Made Soaps

Jenny of @PleaseAndThankYouStore always impresses me with her colorful vintage displays.

Raquel displays small purses and wallets inside of vintage suitcases.

Dan of @PossessionVintage is the king of killer vintage fashion. His store in Highland Park is an homage to fashion history.

Carol the Art Lady in the Winter

Carol the Art Lady in the Summer

Local Jewelry Designer, Saundra of @PinkPaisleysJewelry, sells some of her designs to fancy stores!