a marketplace for creators
pop-up 424*
A New Way to Support Local Creators
Welcome to our
community-driven pop-up retail marketplace operated by our nonprofit,
Street Dreams Chicago Inc.
This space exists for one purpose:
give local entrepreneurs a real platform to sell, grow, and be seen.
Our shop offers a rotating mix of original, limited-run pieces you won’t find in mass-market stores. The selection changes every 30 days, featuring work from Chicago creatives and artists, so each visit feels new. Whether you’re local or just passing through, every purchase supports independent makers and a nonproit mission—giving you something meaningful to take with you, not just another product.
how it works
Our nonprofit marketplace pop-up runs on a 30-day consignment model with a 50/50 split. You place your products in the shop, we handle sales and promotion, and you keep ownership until items sell.
- 30-day placement in the shop
- Products are sold on consignment
- Revenue split: 50% you / 50% nonprofit
- Example: 8 items at $60 = $480 total → you earn $240
- Featured on our website and social channels
- Paid out at the end of 30 days
- Unsold items are picked up or refreshed
- No booth fees
- No long-term commitment
- You can also rent the store for your own vendor event
Fresh Inventory
Every visit feels different, featuring new products, styles, and ideas from diverse makers.
Easy Setup
Simple application and quick move in process, making it easy for anyone to start selling.
A Marketplace for Creatives
A shared storefront where multiple vendors rotate in and out, creating a unique experiece for creatives under one roof.
why we do it
We do this because too many good ideas never make it to the real world.
Pop-Up 424 exists to remove the barriers that keep independent brands, creatives, and first-time founders from accessing physical space. Long leases, high deposits, and rigid retail models don’t make sense anymore—especially for people who are still testing, building, and evolving.
We believe physical space should be accessible, flexible, and useful, not a financial trap.
This is about giving people a place to show up, sell something real, and learn fast—without overcommitting. It’s about letting brands grow in public, connect with customers face-to-face, and build confidence before scaling.
We’re not trying to be everything. We’re here to create opportunity, lower the risk, and support the next wave of independent brands by giving them room to move.