The Blessed Creatives Summit

The Blessed Creatives Summit invites Minnesota’s Black fashion designers and apparel creators to showcase their artistry, craftsmanship, and cultural expression. This application is for designers offering original clothing, accessories, jewelry, wearable art, or custom pieces created by the applicant or their brand.

Designers selected for the summit will have the opportunity to exhibit and sell their work in our creative marketplace and be considered for inclusion in The Blessed Creatives Fashion Showcase, a live runway experience highlighting bold vision, cultural pride, and innovative Black fashion. Participation in the showcase is optional and based on a curated selection process.

Booth spaces are available with one six-foot table and two chairs.

We welcome designers who bring originality, intention, and a passion for elevating Black fashion and style.

The Blessed Creatives Summit invites Minnesota’s Black visual artists, makers, and designers to share their creativity, culture, and storytelling through an immersive Artist Showcase. This application is for artists whose work is original, handcrafted, and created by the artist themselves. Accepted mediums include painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, fiber, jewelry, wood, printmaking, and other fine arts.

Selected artists will exhibit their work in our curated Artist Showcase, highlighting the depth and brilliance of Black artistry across Minnesota. Artists also have the optional opportunity to reserve a vending table to sell their artwork directly to attendees for a nominal vendor fee.

We welcome artists who are passionate about their craft, committed to authenticity, and excited to be part of a joyful, empowering creative experience.

The Blessed Creatives Summit invites Black authors across Minnesota to showcase their books, connect with readers, and celebrate the power of Black storytelling. This application is open to authors of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, children’s books, comics, and hybrid or experimental work. Both traditionally published and self‑published authors are welcome.

Authors will have the opportunity to sell their books in our creative marketplace and to be considered for participation in our Literary Readings Series, a curated program where authors share excerpts from their work with attendees in an intimate, community‑centered setting. Participation in readings is optional and based on a selection process.

We welcome authors who are committed to craft, community, and sharing stories that reflect the richness and depth of Black experience.

The Blessed Creatives Summit welcomes Minnesota’s Black-owned businesses, makers, and creative entrepreneurs to join our vibrant marketplace. This application is for vendors offering products that celebrate culture, creativity, wellness, style, or community. Eligible vendors include handmade goods, beauty and skincare, home décor, candles, accessories, wellness products, cultural items, and other creative offerings.

Vendors will engage with attendees across our full-day summit, connect with new audiences, and be part of a joyful space that uplifts Black entrepreneurship. Booth spaces are available with one six-foot table and two chairs.

We invite vendors who are passionate about their craft, rooted in authenticity, and excited to contribute to a thriving Black creative ecosystem.