Melrose Trading Post
Los Angeles, CA
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7850 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, US
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Bio: The Melrose Trading Post is operated by Greenway Arts Alliance, a community-based nonprofit organization whose mission is to unite communities through art, education and enterprise. Every Sunday, 5,000-8,000 people visit Melrose Trading Post, which is consistently listed as a top Los Angeles destination stop by numerous tourist websites and featured in publications and media all over the world. Through admission and vendor fees, the Melrose Trading Post has grown to become the most successful ongoing social enterprise program in the history of Los Angeles Unified School District, awarding grants to Fairfax High School organizations for sports equipment, beautification projects, teacher programs, theatre productions, and more – totaling well over seven million dollars since the Melrose Trading Post’s humble beginnings in 1997. Additionally, the popular weekly market has always featured local musicians. In 2014, the market expanded to include even more opportunities for local artists through an outdoor, year-long series of music, dance, theater and spoken word events via the MTP Main Stage, as part of the Greenway Go! Initiative – making the arts easily accessible to the community at large. The Melrose Trading Post also provides performance opportunities for artists from the Greenway Court Theatre and for Fairfax High School students through the Greenway Institute for the Arts. MELROSE MUSIC SERIES Southern California has no shortage of talented musicians. At Melrose Trading Post, we’re specifically interested in music with a casual upbeat listening style that meshes well with the market vibe. If you have been to our weekly flea market, then you know what our audience likes and how well the music matches with the ambiance of the market. Each monthly line-up features local bands and individual artists who can be seen at many venues throughout Los Angeles. Every Sunday, the Melrose Trading Post offers a constantly evolving experience, with a curated selection of handcrafted artisan goods, eclectic art and craft, vintage fashion, antique furniture and one-of-a-kind treasures.
