If ever a business had a story to tell, The Century City Artisans Market is it. Our story is one of ingenuity, personal redemption, and a passion for giving back. Sam Douek struggled in school for most of his formative years. He had a difficult time focusing in the classroom, which left him with low self-esteem. After leaving his high school at the end of ninth grade, ready to give up, Sam got a fresh start at the Jewish Educational Trade School, otherwise known as JETS. At JETS, the primary focus is to develop each boy’s marketable skills, with an emphasis on entrepreneurialism and vocation, resulting in the development of self-esteem and the inherent self-worth of every individual.

Today the market has expanded to locations in Seattle and Hartford, with additional locations opening in Chicago, Santa Barbara, and San Diego! Sam’s life’s mission is fulfilled each time the Market operates. He is thrilled at the opportunity to give small business owners the ability to provide for their families while doing the work they love. And he is so gratified to be able to give back to JETS by teaching and mentoring their students. In Sam’s words, “I want people to have fun, and when it benefits so many, there’s an added dimension of pleasure and wonder!”

Mission Statement

Our mission is simple!

We want small business owners to succeed! Our greatest joy is when our vendors sell out of the wares they bring. This means they can support their families and create more wonderful products to share.

Our market is a happy place! There’s a feeling of caring, sharing, and giving. We regularly host animal shelters looking for pet adoptions, and host giveaways for the homeless and needy.

We seek to serve local communities by ensuring our markets are sustainable. Health insurance providers, loan officers, general bankers, and others are invited to share resources of information pertaining to home loans, health insurance coverage, and whichever information may be of significant assistance to our patrons.

Our market-goers appreciate the valuable products we bring together and share in our mission of supporting small businesses and local communities.