Welcome NW Arkansas Retail Buyers

Where regional retail buyers find regional maker goods.

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Just for Northwest Arkansas. Just for retailers.

What is the OZ INC Artist + Maker Wholesale Market?

More importantly. Why is it important to Northwest Arkansas?

The OZ INC Market is a wholesale market event with regional artisans ready to take their business and bespoke goods to the wholesale level, giving Northwest Arkansas retailers first dibs on local talent, zip code dominance, and seasonal sales cycle priorities.

The Ozark Incubator — hence the name OZ INC — is an entrepreneurial program that allows juried makers to scale and streamline their businesses. During their 10-weeks together, the cohort works to build their enterprise, refine wholesale market tactics, and support other makers as they bring their goods to market. Although already masters at their craft, OZ INC readies them to shift into a sustainable wholesale business model.

Spearheaded by Main Street Eureka Springs, the program is a door of opportunity for LGBTQ+ and age 50+ artists and makers through the support of Etsy, the Mastercard Center for Inclusion, and the Arkansas Community Foundation.

There are three markets annually open by invitation to retail owners. The OZ INC + Maker Wholesale Market is held in March, July, and October. Events are currently held at the Main Street headquarters at 65 N. Main Street in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.

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“A regional market is vital if Northwest Arkansas hopes to drive a strong regional artisan trade-goods economy. OZ INC is in place to deliver on that need, channeling makers toward retailers looking for trends in Arkansas-made.”
— Jacqueline Wolven, OZ INC Founder
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Metal and Glass Sculpture • Jewelry

Plein Air Artist Supplies • Artisan Gifts

Garden & Seasonal Decor • Gifts

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Greeting & Note Cards • Sensory Toys

Art Journals • Art Totes • Books

Framed Art • Design & Illustrations

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Stained Glass • Pet & Hobby • Decor

Furniture • Wall Art • Photography

Decor • Jewelry • Rave Wear

OZ INC MAKERS MARKET • TUESDAY • MARCH 21 • 3-7

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Meet the OZ INC Team

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    Jackie Wolven

    OZ INC FOUNDER and MAIN STREET EUREKA SPRINGS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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    Kristen Schmitt-Dykes

    OZ INC COHORT FACILITATOR

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    Janie Clark

    OZ INC WHOLESALE MARKET LEAD, ozincmarket@gmail.com

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    Tara Yarbourgh

    OZ INC RETAIL MENTOR and OWNER, SILVER MAPLE MARKET, EUREKA SPRINGS

  • A woman with curly hair and glasses smiling behind a counter in a record store, with a rainbow flag, vinyl records, and promotional posters on the wall.

    Morgan Haney

    MAIN STREET BOARD MEMBER and OWNER, MOJO'S RECORDS, EUREKA SPRINGS

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    Amber Liebee

    OZ INC GRADUATE MENTOR and OWNER, ADVENTURE ART, EUREKA SPRINGS