Gap Inc. partners with nonprofit Nest to nurture creativity in its hometown

Gap Inc. will hold a Holiday Makers Market at its San Francisco headquarters as part of a new partnership.

The apparel giant is teaming up with Nest, a nonprofit group connecting a community of artisans, retailers and philanthropies, with a goal of empowering makers, artists and creative entrepreneurs in the San Francisco Bay Area. The collaboration will expand Nest’s "Makers United" program to the Bay Area, providing resources and opportunities for local makers to grow their businesses.

As part of the partnership, Nest and Gap Inc. will host a Holiday Makers Market on Dec.7-8 at the retailer’s headquarters in San Francisco. The event will feature more than 40 local craftspeople who will showcase and sell their handmade goods to the public just in time for holiday gift-giving. The items will include jewelry, ceramics, woodworking and other handcrafted items. The market will also include craft activations and demonstrations. (Although Gap’s Holiday Makers Market is an annual event, this is the first time that non-employee makers will be invited to participate.) 

"Through our partnership with Nest, we have the opportunity to bridge gaps right here in our own community by supporting and empowering the many creative entrepreneurs that make San Francisco special,” said Amy Thompson, chief people officer, Gap Inc. “Our annual Makers Market is always a highly anticipated event with our teams, and we are excited to open our doors more broadly this year – adding to the vibrancy of downtown and bringing excitement to our headquarters.”