Sesame Market is Sesame Projects' seasonal multi-vendor pop-up platform supporting small businesses through community building while raising funds for non-profit organizations. Launched in May 2021 at The Standard East Village during AAPI Month amid COVID-19 recovery, the market provides fee-free vendor opportunities for small brands typically excluded from traditional retail spaces.

The platform focuses on authentic cultural representation through food, beverage, and experiential offerings, prioritizing AAPI and POC creatives to highlight underrepresented communities. Drawing from our expertise in fashion, art, design, and hospitality, we curate meaningful experiences that encourage cultural exchange and storytelling. 

Since inception, Sesame Market has partnered with venues including Saturdays NYC, The Seaport, and Moxy Williamsburg, donating over $15,000 to organizations such as One Love Community Fridge, The W.O.W. Project, NAPAWF, and Doctors Without Borders while creating lasting relationships between vendors and communities.