Local vintage market Grove Galleria partnered Saturday with a variety of vendors to host a soft opening to introduce its new expanded space, Grove Guild.
The extension was created to give vendors the opportunity to have their own storefront within the shop without taking on the full responsibilities of an independent business owner. Once fully open, Grove Guild will host vendors on a rotating basis, with varying lengths of stay.
Grove Galleria features local art and vintage pieces, including secondhand antiques and unique trinkets. The shop avoids fast fashion and cheaply made products, instead emphasizing sustainability and encouraging more intentional shopping.
Zip Walker, a 33-year-old artist and creator of both Grove Galleria and Grove Guild, began hosting pop-up markets and art shows when she was younger. After participating in multiple markets, she opened her own store in 2020. Walker has since expanded her business to a bigger building to create a vendor mall…