MTP is a program of Greenway Arts Alliance.

 

Media & Press

The Melrose Trading Post was founded in 1997 at Fairfax High School in Los Angeles, CA by Whitney Weston and Pierson Blaetz as a part of their non-profit organization, Greenway Arts Alliance. Greenway Arts run a professional 99-seat theatre on Fairfax Avenue and runs arts education programs and workshops at Fairfax High School.

Melrose Trading Post in the Media

When writing, talking, photographing, and getting the word out about Greenway Arts Alliance and the Melrose Trading Post, you are helping our community thrive and grow. Thank you for your support!

NBC Chicago

These 3 Chicago vintage stores are among the most saved in the country on Yelp

Coveteur

Natasha Sheridan Has Perfected Her New York City Packing List

Los Angeles Magazine

Seven Ways to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Los Angeles

Los Angeles Magazine

Independent Fashion Designers and Brands in L.A. To Watch

Los Angeles Times High School Insider

A vital wave of sustainability takes form in L.A.'s local fashion up-cycling and secondhand sellers.

The Mirror

May is close to an end, here are three things you can do

The Observer

Retail Therapy: How to Navigate L.A.’s Best Shopping Neighborhoods

Secret Los Angeles

The WeHo Pride Ice Cream Truck returns with free frozen treats across Los Angeles for Pride 2026

Los Angeles Times

Sage Hill fashion show spotlights sustainable style

LA Mag

L.A. Weekend Guide: LACMA’s NextGen Celebration, Kentucky Derby Fun, Santa Monica International Jazz Festival

MSN

9 treasure-filled flea markets in California you absolutely can't miss

Thank you to everyone who is compelled to write about or take photos of the Melrose Trading Post. Continue the good work!

Melrose Trading Post Marketing

  • On Sundays, large banners are up along the perimeter of the campus facing Melrose and Fairfax Avenues.
  • Billboard on Vermont Avenue, and on Melrose and Genesee.
  • Publications we advertise with or have been featured in include: LAist, Secret Los Angeles, Time Out LA, Beverly Press, Park La Brea News, Los Angeles Times, Larchmont Buzz, The Independent, Forbes, USC Annenberg Media, The Daily Bruin, The Argonaut (SMC), Mommy Poppins, New York Times, Voyage LA, Hotels Above Par, Spectrum News, NBC’s California Live, Fox 11 In Depth, Vox.com and more.
  • We have a popular email list for patrons to find out what’s happening next at MTP – Subscribe here.

  • We utilize many popular online publications such as ExperienceLA.com, LAWeekly.com, Yelp, RackedLA, Daily Candy, Discover Los Angeles, Lonely Planet, KPCC.org, GuidePal, and more.
  • Our social media accounts are thriving!  Connect with @MTPFairfax or @MelroseTradingPost on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.  We use social media accounts to promote vendors, musicians and promotions throughout the week and on market days.
  • Search our favorite ####Hashtags for collections of market photos: #MelroseTradingPost, #MusicofMTP,   #PeopleofMTP, #DogsofMTP and #ShopLocalLA