Curated. is a unique shopping experience and a great way to discover and explore the work of artisans and makers in Gauteng. Held from 4 pm to 11 pm on the 1st Friday of every month, it's family-friendly and free with live music, delicious food, artisan & makers stalls, workshops, exhibitions, and tours at the best historic locations in the city. We strive to create a vibrant and engaging marketplace that celebrates our region’s culture and history. It's a great opportunity to support local artisans and makers and find one-of-a-kind items and a fun and exciting way to spend an evening out.

The Curated Makers Market is a great way to connect with the local community and enjoy the best of our region’s food and craft products. Our mission is to bring the community together to enjoy the best of local food and artisanal products.

We strive to create a vibrant and engaging marketplace that celebrates our region’s culture and history. Our night markets offer a chance to get outside and enjoy the seasonal charm in a safe and secure historical space. Have a drink, do a little shopping, and just be outdoors.

For its launch the Curated. The market is thrilled to team up with the legendary Obrigado lifestyle event. Known for its eclectic take on music in Jozi culture bringing the heat with Afro Latin; Afrobeats from soul to funk and everything in between! Visitors to the market can expect to kick off the weekend with an event that delivers the perfect family outing. Offering a special children’s zone programmed by Play Africa parents can look forward to spending quality time with the entire family in style.

Showcasing the talent of local independent artisans, designer-makers, and unique small creative businesses. With over 40 makers stalls and a spread of global food options, there is something for everyone. We curate each market to give creatives and unique businesses a platform to shine. Visitors get a chance to hear the stories and passion as they meet these talented Makers. Plus, it's a safe and welcoming space for all and offers something for everyone.

Constitution Hill is not just a museum and tourist attraction – it is a cultural & community hub. A destination that is home to our constitution. An attraction to discover where you can hang with friends, bring your family & connect with our creative community. Our event calendar is full of different experiences from festivals, exhibitions, and panel talks to site-wide activations.

On market day Constitution Hill is transformed into an experience of curated discovery. We are passionate about creating a vibrant and diverse marketplace that celebrates our culture and history. We believe that contemporary public space can be a place of inspiration & connection. It is an ever-evolving cultural marketplace featuring a mix of creative makers, foodies, killer city views & lots of ongoing community programming. We aim to inspire through the ongoing discovery of unconventional artistic expression and shared meaningful moments.

The Constitution Hill CREATIVE UPRISING INITIATIVE

The cultural and creative sector accounts for 3.1 percent of the global gross domestic product (GDP) as of 2022, according to a recent report by UNESCO. This rapidly growing sector generates nearly 30 million jobs worldwide and accounts for 6.2 percent of all employment.

The Gauteng Province is clearly dominant in terms of creative economy activity in the country contributing 46.5% of the GVA of the cultural and creative sectors. The share of youth in cultural occupations in South Africa like other low-income countries is higher than that in developed countries and more women than men are employed in cultural work in rural areas.

Gauteng is committed to developing our creative economy as it has a considerable potential impact to support economic growth. The Constitution Hill Creative Uprising Hub provides a dynamic ecosystem of creative spaces and communities from Flame Studios to Transwerke Studio as well as our event spaces. We provide spaces and infrastructure to enable creative networking and collaboration. Transwerke Studios provides creative physical studio spaces; a computer lab; a Makers Workshop and other spaces where creatives can share equipment, ideas, and knowledge. Co-working space has been opened in the Women’s Jail as well. Tin essence the Creative Uprising Hub at Constitution Hill is a creative and cultural space that is imaginative in which creativity can be boosted.

We foster new and emerging designer-makers by developing their passion through our Creative Uprising Enterprise Initiative. Local creatives are supported with product and enterprise development; market access and studio spaces in our hub. Curated. forms part of our local market access programme which also includes national and export opportunities. Our aim is to select Makers we feel have the most potential for brand growth and wish to get exposure in our markets to get to the next level. We invite Gauteng artisans, designers, and producers with a commitment to quality… and a side of sustainability… to showcase and sell their products at the Curated Makers Market. We accept artisans and support emerging artists as well as experienced artisans and artists who create original works of art, handmade products, as well as other unique creative businesses. We look for one-of-a-kind products that show attention to craftsmanship.

Creating a sustainable environment for creative start-ups is essential in order to ensure their success. The market provides a safe and secure space to operate in, as well as access to resources and support. This includes providing access to mentoring, and other resources that can help vendors to succeed.

At Curated., we strive to create a marketplace that benefits both our vendors and our customers. The market provides a unique opportunity to support creative start-ups. By providing resources and a platform for them to connect with potential customers, start-ups can grow and expand their reach. This can help to create a vibrant local economy and make the area more attractive for businesses and entrepreneurs. Our vendors can reach a larger audience and make a living doing what they love, while our customers can enjoy the best of local food and craft products.

The market also provides a space for collaboration and networking. It's a platform to bring together different creative minds, helping to foster innovation and creativity. This type of environment is beneficial for start-ups as it can help them to develop ideas and build relationships with other entrepreneurs. It can also be a great way to connect with potential customers and build a loyal customer base.

At the Curated Makers Market, we offer a variety of special events throughout the year. We host cooking demonstrations, live music, and more. Our goal is to create a vibrant and engaging marketplace that celebrates our region’s culture and history.

See you there soon!