WEST ELM “POPS-UP” IN WASHINGTON D.C.’S UNION MARKET
November 18 2016 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Retailer Offers Washingtonian Makers
Temporary Residences To Share Craft
West Elm announced today the opening of a 6,130 sq. ft “pop-up”
store in Washington D.C.’s Union Market. Just in time for the
holidays, West Elm @ Lab 1270 will open Saturday, November 19 and
will further the company’s commitment to local makers and artisans
by establishing a “Makers Residency Program”. Local artists and
makers including Samantha Testa of Painted Palettes and Kaitlyn
Morrison of Morrison Makers will have a temporary residence within
the store to produce new works, host interactive and educational
workshops and give customers insight into their creative process.
The store will also support the work of nine Metro-area makers,
offering customers a curated assortment of handmade gifts alongside
the West Elm holiday assortment of modern furnishings and
décor.
“Joining Union Market District gives us the opportunity to
deepen our commitment to supporting D.C.’s local artists and
makers,” said West Elm president Jim Brett. “We hope our ‘Makers
Residency Program’ contributes to the creativity and
entrepreneurial spirit that makes Union Market a vibrant communal
District.”
“West Elm, like us, understands that local makerpreneurs drive
the local economy,” said Jennifer Maguire, Director of Brand
Strategy at Edens. “Storytelling, experiences, digital and design
are rewriting the rules of retail and nowhere in the country is
this more prevalent than here at Union Market.”
As part of West Elm’s LOCAL program, West Elm @ Lab 1270 will
feature locally made products by nine D.C.-based makers
including:
- Forty Third Place: Trays made from
salvaged and reclaimed wood with a modern design made in
Hyattsville, MD.
- Foxwood Co: Handmade sculptural
vessels, dishes and objects carved from locally sourced wood in
Annapolis, MD.
- Fybur: Art prints with organic,
geometric abstract shapes made by artists in Ashburn, VA.
- Morrison Makers*: Minimal and modern
home décor handmade in Pasadena, MD.
- The Neighborgoods: Hand-printed
dishtowels and cards inspired by the beauty of food and made in
Washington, DC.
- Painted Palettes*: Handmade art,
stationery and prints created in Arlington, VA.
- Typecase Industries: High-quality paper
goods and letterpress prints produced in Washington, DC.
- The Vintage Vogue: Modern, hand-painted
wood coasters made by a Baltimore-based artist.
- Waxing Kara*: Beeswax-infused bath and
beauty products made by a beekeeper based in Owing Mills, MD.
“Art has always been my passion. Last year I turned that passion
into a business and West Elm was there to help. I’m thrilled to
partner with them in building a creative space for people to access
art and learn new skills," said Samantha Testa, Painted
Palettes.
Additionally, the store will showcase a selection of the “Best
of LOCAL” products curated from West Elm’s network of more than 500
makers from across the country, including:
- 42 Pressed: Hand-painted and
antique-pressed map prints made in Wadmalaw Island, SC.
- Claudia Pearson: Tea towels and totes
designed by a Brooklyn, NY illustrator.
- Eric Trine: Steel geometric side tables
and plant holders in powder-coated finishes made in Long Beach,
CA.
- Little Seed Farm: Humanely and
sustainably produced soap and skincare from a farm in Lebanon,
TN.
- Louisa Glenn: Nashville-based painter
creating prints with bold colors and geometric patterns.
The Union Market District is a 45-acre district in the north
east quadrant of the city, one of D.C.'s most vibrant, diverse and
thriving neighborhoods. Located on 5th Street catty-corner to The
Market at Union Market, West Elm @ Lab 1270 will host ongoing
events and workshops. For up-to-date information on in-store
promotions and events, customers are encouraged to “like” West Elm
DC on Facebook: www.facebook.com/westelmdc/ and follow the store on
Instagram: @westelmdc. West Elm @ Lab 1270 Union Market is open Tue
- Fri: 11 am - 8 pm and Sat - Sun: 10 am - 8 pm. Union Market is
located at 1309 5th Street NE, Washington, DC 20002. The store
phone number is (202) 821-6133.
*Indicates that this maker is participating in the Makers
Residency Program.
About West Elm
Headquartered in Brooklyn, NY since 2002, West Elm opened its
first store in DUMBO, the neighborhood it still proudly calls home.
With the mission of helping customers express their personal style
at home, work and away, everything West Elm does is designed to
make an impact in everyday life, from creating unique, affordable
designs for modern living to its commitment to Fair Trade
Certified, from LOCAL and handcrafted products to community-driven
in-store events and collaborations. The brand operates 98 retail
stores in the United States, Australia, Canada and the UK, ships
internationally to customers around the world and operates stores
in Mexico, the Middle East and Philippines through unaffiliated
franchisees. In addition to home furnishings retail, West Elm
operates West Elm Workspace in the commercial furnishings industry
and recently announced its expansion into the travel and
hospitality industry with the launch of West Elm Hotels. West Elm
publishes the blog Front+Main and is part of an active community on
Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter and YouTube. West Elm is a
member of the Williams-Sonoma, Inc. portfolio of brands.
About Union Market
The Union Market District is a 45-acre district in NE that is
one of DC's most vibrant, diverse and thriving neighborhoods—a
living laboratory for a sustainable urban community and place for
creative minds and businesses to connect, thrive, launch and make
DC their own. Since opening in September 2012, The Market at Union
Market, the acclaimed food market with over 40 local scaleable
businesses, averages 15,000 visitors per weekend and has hosted
over 400 community and private events. On May 4, 2016 D.C. Mayor
Muriel Bowser hosted a private reception at Union Market’s Lab 1270
in honor of Small Business Week and signed the Made in DC Program
Establishment Act of 2016 legislation on-site. For more information
about Union Market, please visit www.unionmarketdc.com.
View source
version on businesswire.com: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20161118005089/en/
Contacts for West Elm:Nicole
Sutliff718-780-4416NSutliff@wsgc.com
Williams Sonoma (NYSE:WSM)
Historical Stock Chart
From Aug 2024 to Sep 2024
Williams Sonoma (NYSE:WSM)
Historical Stock Chart
From Sep 2023 to Sep 2024