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SEASONAL POP-IN @ CREATIVE CHAOS EMPORIUM | 239 NORTH AVE | WAKEFIELD, MA

Fully staffed opportunity within experiential retail space 

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Calling all Emerging Brands, Artists, Entrepreneurs and Innovators!

UpNext is partnering with the Town of Wakefield and Creative Chaos Emporium to offer pop-in opportunities for emerging brands. Project: Pop-Up offers founders with fresh ideas access to premium space to experiment and expand their concepts. 

Please note: Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis, space permitting.

About the Pop-In Host

Creative Chaos Emporium offers the community a place to re-home creative items they no longer need and discover surprising treasures that inspire new projects. As a pop-in host, Creative Chaos Emporium will welcome rotating brands into their space, provide staffing, and create opportunities for makers to connect with new customers while sharing space rooted in sustainability and creativity.

A Launchpad for Wakefield—Now Expanded!

Project: Pop-Up is activating a second space in a popular business district located on North Ave across from the train station, with ample street parking. This spot offers easy access to I-95, public transportation, downtown Wakefield, and directly connects to our neighboring pop-up at 243 North Ave. Brands have the opportunity to pop up for 2-3 months at a subsidized rate, and be provided with access to a suite of resources to help seed their success. 

Ideal Categories Include:

Independent brands and retailers, artists, workshop hosts, and makers. Entrepreneurial and forward-thinking concepts encouraged to apply.

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This location is filled. Apply to be added to the waitlist.

Program Highlights

  • A highly visible, dedicated space within Creative Chaos Emporium

  • Monthly rent: $100 
    Market Rate for this space is $750+ and is subsidized by grant funding

  • Utilities included

  • Wifi included

    • Pop-In Brand #1: February 2026 - April 2026
    • Pop-In Brand #2: May 2026 - July 2026
    • Pop-In Brand #3: August 2026 - September 2026

      *timeframes subject to change
  • Storefront is operated by Creative Chaos Emporium
    Pop-ins encouraged to co-host events to promote their brands

  • Access to a suite of resources, including:

    • 2-year membership to The Retail Playground
    • Social Media and Marketing spotlights
    • UpNext support and expertise
    • Additional business support and education opportunities
  • Signage support

Funding and Partnerships

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