MAUM Market in Denizen Bushwick
Presented by MAUM Market in special partnership with the Korean Cultural Center New York.
Saturday, September 9th, 2023, 11am - 3pm
Denizen Bushwick
(123 Melrose St, Brooklyn, NY 11206)
Admission: FREE (RSVP Requested)
The Korean Cultural Center New York (KCCNY) presents the New York debut of MAUM Market and Hangawi Korean Festival from September 9-10, 2023 in New York to celebrate the vibrant community spirit of Chuseok, one of the largest Korean holidays (Korean Thanksgiving) at a curated pop-up market and a lineup of panels and workshops showcasing Asian American and Korean American arts, crafts, entrepreneurship, and culture. Entry is free and open to the public. RSVPs are requested for attendance for Saturday, September 9th (MAUM Market) and Sunday, September 10th (Hangawi Korean Festival).
Entry is free and open to the public. RSVPs are requested for attendance for Saturday, September 9th (MAUM Market) and Sunday, September 10th (Hangawi Korean Festival).
Collaborating with MAUM (translating to “heart” and “mind”), a community oriented platform launched in January 2022, its headlining MAUM Market comes to New York for the first time.
Featuring a mindful curation of 50 AAPI artists, creatives, and entrepreneurs, in partnership with the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, the special one-day pop-up event will be held on Saturday, September 9th at Denizen Bushwick in Brooklyn.
About MAUM
MAUM, which translates to “heart and mind” in Korean, is a community-oriented company that champions like-minded Asian-owned small businesses. Its headlining project “MAUM Market” is a mindfully curated pop-up marketplace that provides an opportunity to AAPI artists, creatives, and entrepreneurs to either launch their business ideas or connect their existing brands to an engaged audience. “MAUM Korean Goods” primarily focuses on establishing a greater awareness for Korean artistry, culture, and general merchandise from Korean founders through intentional collaborations and experiential retail.
Overview of the 9/9 - 9/10 Weekend
MAUM Market at Denizen Bushwick
Denizen Bushwick, 123 Melrose St, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Saturday, September 9th, 2023, 11am - 3pm
This mindfully curated, open-air market will feature 50 AAPI-owned small businesses that are emerging and established brands across art, fashion, food, drink, home, and many more.
Presented by MAUM Market in special partnership with the Korean Cultural Center New York.
Hangawi Korean Festival
Samsung 837, 837 Washington St, New York, NY 10014
Sunday, September 10, 2023, 1pm - 7pm
A celebration of the biggest holiday observed in Korea, also known as Chuseok. This all-day festival will feature Korean American talents from both LA and NY across industries such as art, beauty, fashion, food, and more. A day of cultural demonstrations, Korean food tastings, interactive workshops, and collaborative live panels.
Co-produced by MAUM Korean Goods and Korean Cultural Center New York.
September 9th, 2023: Select Artist/Maker Highlights
*Full Lineup to be Announced
LOUPN (Jewelry)
www.loupn.com / IG: @loupn_collection
Founder: Grace Nyugen
Korean-American founded, clean sterling silver jewelry handcrafted in Korea.Hwasoban (Ceramics)
https://hwasoban.com / IG: @hwasoban
Founder: Hwa Joong Kim
Hwasoban Ceramics strives to elevate and transform the everyday dining table to an elegant and diverse table culture.Halmi (Beverage)
www.drinkhalmi.com / IG: @drinkhalmi
Founder: Hannah Lee
Halmi (a loving nickname for “Grandma”) is a brand of light sparkling beverages inspired by traditional Korean flavors using good-for-you ingredients rooted in history and culture.Hana Makgeolli (Beverage)
www.hanamakgeolli.com/ IG: @hanamakgeolli
Founder: Alice Jun
Hana Makgeolli is an artisanal Korean rice wine producer based in Brooklyn using only organic rice, nuruk, and traditional brewing methodologies.ONDO Body (Beauty/Body)
ondobody.com / IG: @ondobody
Founder: Hana Jun
ONDO means 'temperature' in the Korean language. ONDO is a handmade botanical care brand and all products are purely plant based, palm free, vegan & cruelty free.KimC Market (Market)
kimcmarket.com / IG: @kimcmarket
Founders: Ryan Kim, Sungmee Cho
With our mission to improve people’s health by providing premium Korean foods, Kim’C Market is an online grocery store offering the best quality food from the finest producers in Korea.
September 10th, 2023: Select Panelist/Artist Highlights
Panel: James Park (Cookbook author)
www.cookingmyfeelings.com / IG: @jamesyworld
Korean-born food content creator, personality, recipe developer, and cookbook author with a great passion for fried chicken and chili crisp.Panel: Ho Jae Kim (Visual Artist)
www.hojaekim.com / IG: @artjkim
The fascinating and sensitive paintings of Korean-born and New York-based Ho Jae Kim work on a number of philosophic, creative, and technical levels.Panel: Yoona Hur (Visual Artist)
www.yoonyounghur.com / IG: @yoona.hur
Yoon-Young Hur is an artist based in New York. She creates ceramics and paintings rooted in Korean heritage and experiments on materiality and form.Workshop: Artbo (Jogakbo)
www.artboshop.com / IG: @artbo__
Founder: Yejin Shin
Artbo studio utilizes a signature aesthetic to offer services in Jogakbo art, workshops, and event design.Artist Spotlight: Kioh Tea (Cha)
www.kiohtea.com / IG: @kiohtea
Founder: Kioh Park
Kioh Park is a Tea Sommelier sourcing teas of the highest quality from organic farms in Korea and China. Garden-direct, teas are personally selected and taste-tested.Artist Spotlight: Rice Blossoms (dduk)
www.riceblossoms.com / IG: @rice_blossoms
Founder: Jennifer Ban
Rice Blossoms takes a modern and luxurious approach to crafting traditional Korean desserts. Most desserts are vegan + gluten-free.
PARTNERS
We are proud to partner with NYC Department of Small Business Services and the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce.
This event is held in commemoration of the 70th Anniversary of ROK-US Alliance.
