03/09/2026
After a lot of reflection, I’ve decided to take an intentional pause this market season. EVAM started with a love for the community, and my childhood dream of “changing the world”. I wanted to create a space where artists, makers, and small businesses could gather, support one another, and collectively create something bigger than ourselves. I never could have imagined the community that would grow from it.
Over the years, we’ve celebrated so many milestones together. Hundreds of dollars raised for multiple outreach programs and community initiatives. Making a difference with voter registrations and petitions that directly affect our community. First markets for new businesses. Artists selling out of their work. Friendships forming between booths. Music, laughter, unpredictable weather, and those moments where I’d look around and realize “..this is exactly what I hoped it could be.”
EVAM has always been, and will always be, about the people. Little Rock has the BEST creative scene, and I will die on that hill. The bravery it takes to start something of your own, put your art out there for strangers to see, and believe in yourself no matter the weather, the sales, or the turnout. Its bravery that is not talked about enough. Watching so many of you grow your businesses and confidence has been one of the greatest privileges of my life.
To every vendor who trusted me with your work, every supporter who walked the market, every person who shared a post, donated, signed a petition, told a friend, or simply showed up, thank you. Your belief in EVAM gave it life. The way everyone shows up for each other again and again is unlike anything I’ve ever seen. My love for this community is unwavering, and that will never change. I am incredibly proud of what we created together, and I’ll always carry these memories with me.
EVAM will always be a piece of my heart. And the inspiration this community gave me will continue shaping whatever comes next.
Huge shoutout to and their amazing team. Thank you for constantly believing in me and EVAMs magic, and for being our #1 supporters.
Little Rock, I love you so much. Thank you for everything.
- Brittany
