​​

Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026

Time: 11 am-5 pm

Location:

Omaha Design Center,

1502 Cuming St ​

​​

​

We appreciate your interest in becoming a vendor at Melanin Market Omaha! Our marketplace celebrates and empowers BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) entrepreneurs while fostering community connections. Before you apply, please take a moment to review our mission and vendor requirements outlined below.​

​

​

Melanin Market Omaha aims to create a vibrant marketplace that goes beyond commerce, serving as a platform where minority-owned businesses thrive, voices are amplified, and impactful organizations dedicated to serving minority populations are spotlighted. We are committed to promoting economic empowerment, cultural enrichment, and mutual support within our community.

​

​

• Your business must offer original, authentic products or services that you personally create, design, or curate.

• We welcome a variety of product categories (art, apparel, beauty, wellness, crafts, food items, etc.), but all offerings should reflect quality craftsmanship or thoughtful service.​

• Applicants should have an active and cohesive marketing presence, such as:

  • A business website or portfolio

  • Active social media profiles demonstrating your brand’s voice and engagement

• ​Vendors must present a professional, organized booth display that reflects the quality of their products and brand.

• This includes clear signage, pricing, product descriptions, and consistent branding elements.

​

​​​​​

• 6x6 Space $175

• 8x8 Space $200

• 10x10 Space $250

​​

*Due to the high volume of applications we receive, please note that submission of an application does not guarantee vendor selection. Our selection process is designed to ensure a curated, well-balanced marketplace experience. Vendors are selected based on several factors, including alignment with our mission, the uniqueness and quality of products or services, overall marketing and branding, and social media presence.

Melanin Market Omaha remains deeply committed to celebrating diversity, uplifting BIPOC entrepreneurs, and building an ecosystem where culture, commerce, and community thrive together. We thoughtfully review every application, striving to create a marketplace that reflects excellence.

​

Applications close on Monday, April 6, 2026, at 11:59 pm.