Our Philosophy

For the amazing creative tenants who'll reside in MOMENT, we believe MOMENT could represent one of the biggest landmarks of growth in your business and brand's story. This is what you have been working on for so long, and now here's this ample and wildly visible space to express not only your work, not only your brand but the best and boldest version of yourself.

Through San José Made, we observed creative small businesses, makers, and artists pour their heart and soul into each of your brands. Now through MOMENT, we want to support your growth journey by lowering the barrier of entry for businesses to have a brick-and-mortar storefront.

Available Storefronts

MOMENT DTSJ at San Pedro Square.

Size: 347 sq. ft.
Current Monthly Rent Rate: $1,388
Currently filled.
Size: 310 sq. ft.
Current Monthly Rent Rate: $1,240
Currently filled.
Size: 284 sq. ft.
Current Monthly Rent Rate: $1,138
Currently filled.
Size: 277 sq. ft.
Current Monthly Rent Rate: $1,108
Currently filled.

Additional Info

The above Monthly Rent Rates are subject to change in the future though it should be noted we have never raised rent since the opening of MOMENT DTSJ in May 2018.
SJMADE provides wifi and covers the cost of recycling.
The monthly electricity bill is split amongst the active tenants.
There is no access to running water in the spaces themselves.
There are on-site restrooms and sinks.
The maximum duration of stay is two (2) years. Our goal is to use this opportunity to help as many different small businesses as possible. Given that there are only four (4) spaces, we believe it's only fair that each store's stay is limited.
SJMADE and its project partners can help tenants find a new storefront space at the conclusion of their lease.

MOMENT DTSJ Expansion.

In partnership with SJDA and City of San José, we are launching a 12-month program in 2024 to expand the number of storefronts in Downtown San José.
More details to come!

Apply for a Storefront.

We are looking forward to working with a diverse range of makers, creators, designers, artists and emerging brands, and we encourage all who are interested to apply so we can at least have a conversation about your vision for your very own MOMENT storefront space.

Each MOMENT storefront has a unique size and shape to it. Let’s work together to see if your business is a good fit!

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Hear from our MOMENT graduates.

Yuri Lee, Fractal Flora

“If you have an itch to open your own shop, Moment is a relatively low risk, high value stepping stone towards owning a brick and mortar retail space.”
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Queeny Lu, Traveling Calligrapher

“My experience with Moment, SJ Made, and the city of San Jose has been transformative. This retail space has allowed me to cultivate a thriving community around my art; selling my artwork and products, teaching, hiring, and hosting events that have left a lasting mark on my community. I’m just 10 months of running my retail shop, I experienced tremendous growth. Three years later, my online presence and art are still deeply connected to San Jose. I'm forever grateful for the opportunity to explore and grow my business in such a supportive environment. I wholeheartedly recommend this experience to any artist or entrepreneur looking to take their business to the next level. I’m forever grateful for this special opportunity and the impact it's had on my journey.”
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Angie, Bobo Design Studio

“Working with Moment and opening a retail shop with them has been an incredible experience as a small independent maker wanting to test out the viability of a retail brick-and-mortar. shop for my brand. More than that, it allowed me to engage with my community in a more engaged and interactive way. The lessons learned during my time with Moment were invaluable and helped me continue to grow and develop my current brick and mortar shop, bobo Palm Springs, which is my boutique stationery shop in sunny Palm Springs, CA.”
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