Vacant SLO Building Becomes “Trade Show Wonderland” for 75 Artists and Small Businesses

On Sunday, July 13, 2025, the former Ross building, located on Higuera Street in downtown San Luis Obispo, became an artists’ haven. Muse Markets, a community of eco-conscious artists, small businesses, and creators, held one of its diverse exhibitions. The show, dubbed a “Trade Show Wonderland,” encouraged individuals who make and consume handcrafted goods to participate in an endeavor to promote sustainability.

Highlights

• Muse Markets transformed an empty building into a ‘Trade Show Wonderland’ on Sunday, July 13.
• The community aims to gather artists and small businesses who create eco-conscious goods.
• Vendors and attendees can find more information on the Muse Markets website.

On Sunday, Muse Markets brought together 75 small businesses and artists to fill the now-vacant former Ross building on Higuera Street in downtown San Luis Obispo with exhibitions and booths. Attendees of the Muse Markets event could browse artisan products while listening to live music.

 

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Muse Markets holds events year-round across the Central Coast and Southern California. Their next event is scheduled for September 20, 2025, at 651 Paseo Nuevo in Santa Barbara. Other events are scheduled every month for the rest of the year in Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo.

Vendor applications can be found on www.themusemarkets.com/apply. More details about these events and their RSVP links can be found on the Muse Markets’ official website.