Memory market FAQ

How do you Memory Market?

Step 1 | Be an artist by securing an object that you have a memory attached to.

Step 2 | Bring the object to the memory market and our on-site memorologist will document your memory.

Step 3 | Choose an object from the market and bring it home with you.

Or you can exchange $20.00 of your money to patron the market.

What’s this about?

We do this because, in the future, we all have similar routines and simplistic memories. We lost or became detached from our own. We’ve found by connecting to the magic of object and personal experience a deeper personal memory can be created.

When is the NEXT MARKET?

Sunday April 14th, 2024
1pm-4pm
951 Hudson Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
@Box Shop Art Collective - Open House

text (415) 466-3291 to learn more

We need space(s)…

Have a free driveway, garage, or stoop? What about a small corner of a coffee shop or retail establishment? Maybe a cavernous room in a hilltop mansion?


People on a Mission is on the hunt for spaces that can host one of our weekend pop-up Memory Markets.

What do we need from you?

A space that we can use from 10am - 5pm on a Saturday or Sunday. You bring the space, we bring the rest.

How much space does the Memory Market need?

Just enough space for a folding table and a couple chairs (approximately 7ft x 7ft).

Thats it?

Thats it — but bathroom access for our volunteers would also be greatly appreciated.

Past memories

  • The Cosmic Comedian

    Relationship | Uncle

    This mug, once Elijah's, a “People on a Mission” humorist, has echoed with laughter and sipped in the dawn's quiet. It's a relic of joy, symbolizing life's cosmic joke and the shared human connection found in every laugh. Now, it awaits a new owner to continue its legacy of chuckles and cheer.

  • Whiskered Warrior

    Relationship | Father

    This Puss in Boots figurine was a whimsical talisman for Theo, a local playwright known for his bold tales. Perched on his desk, it was a muse of courage and wit, inspiring stories that danced between fantasy and reality, reflecting his belief that the world is whatever you make it.

  • The Study's Silent Witness

    Relationship | Grandfather

    Perched on Silas Greene's desk, this wooden monkey watched over 49 years of tales and life's chapters in a cozy San Francisco study. It stood as a symbol of resilience and history, witnessing the evolution of family and the city, and was given to watch over the good work of People on a Mission.

  • The Melody of Fog City Nights

    Relationship | Friend

    This tape, a relic from the vibrant '80s San Francisco music scene, echoes the soulful voice of Buster Poindexter, whose tunes were the heartbeat of the city. It was a staple in the underground clubs that dotted the misty landscape, where free spirits found solace in the rhythm. This tape was a favorite of Kennedy, a local DJ known for eclectic sets that united diverse crowds.

  • Altar of Youth

    Relationship | Self

    This skull, with its hollow eyes and solitary candle, once stood at the heart of a teenage altar. A symbol of fascination with the ephemeral dance of life and death, it whispered secrets and manifested fervent dreams. The candle, lit on nights of quiet rebellion, was a beacon for hope, a silent prayer for the future. This centerpiece of wax and bone was the holders declaration of a life lived boldly, each flicker of the flame a testament to her fiery spirit.