Discover recent features, interviews, and press highlights showcasing Arbor Trading Post’s journey as a Michigan-based handcrafted leather goods brand. Our work continues to be recognized across the artist, maker, and social-enterprise communities.
Isabel Wang Joins the Board of the Sunday Artisan Market
Nov 20, 2025
I am excited to share that I’ve been elected to the Board of the Ann Arbor Sunday Artisan Market in Kerrytown. This market has been a creative cornerstone in Ann Arbor for decades. For many people who visit Ann Arbor or Michigan for the first time, the market is where they experience a wonderful Sunday and interact with our community right here in Kerrytown.
Since joining the market as a vendor in 2021, Arbor Trading Post has met customers from across the country and around the world who value authentic craftsmanship, handcrafted leather goods, and the character of Ann Arbor’s maker community. I also see how much untapped potential the market still has to support artists, strengthen our creative economy, and welcome even more visitors who come looking for authentic Michigan craftsmanship.
During my term, I plan to help the market become a more vibrant, inclusive, and well-known home for local artists and emerging makers. I’m grateful to serve alongside my friend Stacey Murray of Hankra Jewelry, who also joins the board this year. Together, we want to help the Artisan Market grow and better support the community that has supported us.
I’m looking forward to this new chapter and to continuing to represent Ann Arbor’s talented artisan community.
Holiday art fair featuring local artisans set to return to downtown Ypsi
Riverside Arts Center’s (RAC) Holiday Art Fair is covered in this article. We are excited to be part of it. “I’ve long admired Riverside Arts Center’s dedication to artists in our community, and heard about the great success of the Holiday Art Fair last year from local artists,” says first-time vendor Isabel Wang of Arbor Trading Post. “We’re thrilled to join this celebration of local creativity, share our craft, and connect with everyone this holiday season.”
Holiday Art Fair Press Coverage — Riverside Arts Center
Arbor Trading Post was featured in Concentrate, one of our beloved news magazines in Washtenaw County, announcing the return of the Riverside Arts Center Holiday Art Fair in downtown Ypsilanti.
“I’ve long admired Riverside Arts Center’s dedication to artists in our community, and heard about the great success of the Holiday Art Fair last year from local artists,” says first-time vendor Isabel Wang of Arbor Trading Post. “We’re thrilled to join this celebration of local creativity, share our craft, and connect with everyone this holiday season.”
This event showcases local artisans and highlights the thriving craft community in Washtenaw County.
the First Social Enterprise Collective
September 24, 2025
We’re excited to share that Arbor Trading Post has been selected to participate in the first Social Enterprise Cohort! This is a competitive grant program that offers intensive support through training and technical assistance from the Center for Social Enterprise Development – a collaboration between (TAG SBAM) and (TAG IM). We look forward to building this community of social enterprises and sharing our impact across the state of Michigan!
View the full cohort at https://www.csed-mi.com/
Makers Future Fund
July 25, 2025
I am thrilled to share that Arbor Trading Post has been selected as one of the newest participants in @buildanest’s Makers Future Fund Program.
The program is designed to connect maker-entrepreneurs (like me/us) with the coaching, funding, and peer support to achieve financial goals and grow our craft businesses.
I am excited to be a part of this program, building community with fellow makers and learning from industry experts to expand our business acumen!
A leather artisan’s journey | WEMU 89.1 Creative:Impact
May 28, 2024
In this episode of creative:impact, Arbor Trading Post co-founder Isabel Wang was featured on creative:impact with Deb Polich, CEO of Creative Washtenaw, on WEMU 89.1.
The interview explores Isabel’s evolution as a leather artisan, her commitment to traditional craftsmanship, and the mission behind our handcrafted leather goods made in Michigan.
This conversation highlights our studio’s dedication to quality, sustainability, and supporting local creative culture.
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