Angelina Jolie’s Visit to Artisan Avenue: A Powerful Message of Supporting Local

Angelina Jolie’s unexpected visit to Artisan Avenue was more than just a celebrity sighting—it was a powerful statement about the importance of supporting local businesses and artisans. As a globally recognized humanitarian and advocate, her decision to step into our Vancouver store instead of shopping from big-name brands speaks volumes.

A Moment to Remember

It was a regular evening at Artisan Avenue, and I was in the middle of cleaning our store window and setting up our Valentine’s decorations when something incredible happened—Angelina Jolie walked in!  Said Maryam Co-founder of Artisan Avenue. She was warm, kind, and truly interested in what our local artisans create. We had an amazing conversation, and what struck me most was how genuine she was—no entourage, no cameras, just a real person supporting a small business.

A Star Supporting Small Businesses

Angelina’s visit was unexpected yet inspiring. She walked in during a regular day, browsed through the work of Canadian artisans, and took the time to connect with our community. Her kindness and genuine support were evident. More than a celebrity moment, this was a reminder that choosing local businesses makes a difference.

More Than Just a Purchase—A Movement

We won’t be sharing what she purchased out of respect for her privacy, because this visit wasn’t about what she bought—it was about what she stood for. Jolie’s visit sends a strong message: support local over big names. In a world dominated by mass production and corporate giants, choosing to shop from small, local artisans is a radical act of support for creativity, sustainability, and community.

Join the #SupportLocalCanadian Movement

This is our call to action: Let’s follow Jolie’s example and make supporting local the norm. Whether it’s a well formulated Skincare, or a handmade piece of jewelry, a locally crafted candle, or a unique work of art, every purchase from a small business fuels a dream, sustains a family, and uplifts a community.

How You Can Help:

✔ Choose local businesses over big corporations
✔ Share your favorite local shops on social media
✔ Use #SupportLocalCanadian and #ShopSmall to spread the word
✔ Encourage friends and family to shop consciously

The Story Goes Viral

We’re honored that Daily Hive Vancouver also picked up on this amazing moment. Read their feature on Angelina Jolie’s visit to Artisan Avenue here.

Angelina Jolie shows love to Vancouver small business as she stops by to shop, posted in Daily Hive Vancouver

This story isn’t just about our store—it’s about every local artisan, every small business owner, and every community that thrives because people choose to shop small. Let’s make this a movement that lasts beyond one viral moment. Let’s make supporting local the way forward.

Thank you, Angelina Jolie, for leading by example!