Toronto Art Market for the cute and creative!
Hello It's Mako!
Short for “Mahal Ko” which means “my love” in tagalog and it’s also a type of shark - the mascot of our lil group.
Mako Art Market is more than just a market—it’s a space for artists to connect, grow, and share their work with a welcoming community. Whether you’re a vendor or a visitor, we invite you to join us in celebrating all things cute, creative, and handmade!
Behind the Shark?
Mako Art Market is a community-driven event celebrating creativity, artists, and unique handmade goods. Founded by Geann Gamboa (aka Gemwrld), a Filipino illustrator from Ontario, Mako was built with the goal of creating well-promoted, engaging, and accessible art markets.
With a background in marketing, event coordination, and illustration, Geann has organized dozens of events, from cupsleeve gatherings and artist meetups to large-scale art markets. They also served as the OCAD U Artist Alley lead from 2022 to 2024, helping emerging artists take their first steps into tabling
Meet the Team
Mako Art Market is powered by a small passionate team of organizers, and creatives dedicated to building a vibrant and welcoming space for independent makers. With a shared love for community, cute aesthetics, and well-organized events, we work behind the scenes to bring each market to life!
