Maker Support

Makerhoods mission is to help you, the Maker, grow your business faster and help you make a living doing what you love.

Inspirational rendering of a cafe Maker Shop

Inspirational rendering of a café Maker Shop

Live/Work Program for
Makers in Newark

Rent an apartment and a Maker Shop starting around $2,500/month.

The Live/Work Program is designed for Makers to have access to affordable commercial space to grow their business and live in a community of their peers.

Artwork by Monifa Kincaid

Artwork by Monifa Kincaid

Sell on
Makerhoods Market

Shoppers are waiting to experience your handcrafted and artisan food, fashion, art, and home décor products made in the Greater Newark area.


Makerhoods Market not only an e-commerce platform, it’s a catalyst to develop your business.

 

Upcoming Events

Featured
2025 Farmers Market at Newark Makerhoods
Jun 1
2025 Farmers Market at Newark Makerhoods

Every Sunday from May 18 - October 26, 2025, Makerhoods hosts a Farmers Market in partnership with the Greater Newark Conservancy in our courtyard behind the Krueger-Scott Mansion. Shop the Makers and invited vendors, buy some fruits and vegetables, have an artisan coffee and other yummy treats! Most weeks have music, food, and fun for the whole family!

Jazz in the Courtyard
Jun 5
Jazz in the Courtyard

Join us Thursday evenings in June from 4PM-9PM to relax and vibe to smooth jazz! Located in the courtyard behind the Krueger-Scott Mansion… bring a chair and join the fun.

 

Free Business Resources to Download

Replay the Livestream of Past Meetups

All Blog Posts
Google Livestream: Black Small Business Workshop
Google Livestream: Black Small Business Workshop
Lets Talk PR
Lets Talk PR
Conversations About Food: Success as a Food Entrepreneur
Conversations About Food: Success as a Food Entrepreneur
Don’t Leave Money on the Table: 10 Tips to Maximize Your Sales at Pop-Up Markets
Don’t Leave Money on the Table: 10 Tips to Maximize Your Sales at Pop-Up Markets
Google Livestream: Spruce Up Your Holiday Marketing Plan
Google Livestream: Spruce Up Your Holiday Marketing Plan
24 Hours in a Day: How Are You Getting It Done?
24 Hours in a Day: How Are You Getting It Done?
How to Make a Living as an Artist
How to Make a Living as an Artist
Google Livestream: Increase Your Productivity
Google Livestream: Increase Your Productivity
How to Develop a Business that Stands Out & Makes Sales
How to Develop a Business that Stands Out & Makes Sales
Funding Your Business: How to Access Financing for Your Business
Funding Your Business: How to Access Financing for Your Business
 
 

Maker Profile Series

Are you a local Newark maker or know someone who should be highlighted in our series? Let us know!

All Blog Posts
Undra Celeste New York: Modern Workwear That Speaks
Undra Celeste New York: Modern Workwear That Speaks
Nyah Beauty: In With the New
Nyah Beauty: In With the New
Mama+Flame: An Aromatic Experience
Mama+Flame: An Aromatic Experience
StaceyRenee Designs: Behind the Curtains
StaceyRenee Designs: Behind the Curtains
Keeping Up with Monifa Kincaid Fine Arts and Prints
Keeping Up with Monifa Kincaid Fine Arts and Prints
Kai Blends: Born to be an Entrepreneur
Kai Blends: Born to be an Entrepreneur
Chef Afi: Food for the Heart and Mind
Chef Afi: Food for the Heart and Mind
Glory's Crown: An Unexpected Successful Journey
Glory's Crown: An Unexpected Successful Journey
Mahogany Blu Design: The Art Behind Candles
Mahogany Blu Design: The Art Behind Candles
Fern + Fossil: The Plant that Grew from Concrete
Fern + Fossil: The Plant that Grew from Concrete