What kind of local items and Texas souvenirs do you carry?

We offer a wide variety of unique local goods, artisan crafts, and authentic Texas souvenirs curated by co-owners Melina Wikoff and Derith Armbruster.

What are your operating hours?

We are open Monday through Friday from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Saturday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Where is The Mosaic Market located?

You can visit us in-store at 204 N. West St., Arlington, TX 76011 or reach out via phone at +1-817-204-0910 for specific directions and location details.

How do I become a vendor?

You can become a vendor by filling out our vendor application online at https://www.themosaicmarket.com/vendor-info (Be sure to read the FAQ section!)

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Their Story: A Lifelong Friendship Turned Creative Collective

The Mosaic Market tells a story of decades-long friendship transformed into a shared business venture.

Co-owners Melina Madolora Wikoff and Derith Armbruster first began dreaming about opening a boutique together during years of shopping trips, where they were consistently drawn to stores filled with unique, handcrafted and whimsical items.

“We would find ourselves saying, ‘We could make something like this,’ or imagining how we might do it differently,” Wikoff said.

That dream took a more concrete shape during the COVID-19 pandemic. Both women were working in healthcare during an especially stressful time when an opportunity arose to rent a small vendor booth inside a Fort Worth mercantile.

“As healthcare workers living through such a heavy time, that little booth became a creative escape,” Wikoff said.

Even when the booth barely covered its rent some months, the experience confirmed their passion for creating, sourcing and curating meaningful items. Eventually, they decided to take a larger leap by purchasing and renovating a downtown Arlington storefront.

The process was far from simple. Renovations stretched close to a year as they navigated permitting challenges, difficulty securing contractors and an unexpected asbestos discovery that required the building to be taken down to its cinderblocks.

While costly and stressful, the setback allowed them to intentionally design a space that reflected their vision. Mosaic Market officially opened in March 2024, becoming a collective space for local artists and makers.

The strength of the business, they say, comes from their friendship. Having known each other since they were 10 years old, they describe themselves as “marathon friends."

“We like to say there are different kinds of friends — 5K friends, 10K friends and marathon friends,” Wikoff said. “Marathon friends are the ones who stay with you for the long journey. That’s what we are.”

For women considering entrepreneurship, Melina and Derith encourage taking the leap even when the timing feels uncertain.

“If you wait for the perfect moment, it may never come.”

They also recommend taking advantage of resources like the Small Business Administration and local chambers of commerce.

“You don’t have to do it alone.”

Most importantly, they encourage people not to let fear stop them from pursuing their ideas.

Today, they hope Mosaic Market leaves one simple but meaningful legacy in downtown: “Joy. Hard stop.”