Hello Alice, a platform dedicated to helping small business owners navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship with access to funding and resources, recently announced two initiatives to support creative entrepreneurs: the Creative Business Boost Initiative and Small Business Virtual Forum: Uplifting Creative Entrepreneurs. Creative Business Boost Initiative: Grants and Business Training
Artist Michelle Pang designs eco-conscious art scarves and prints inspired by animals and plants. Her work celebrates uniqueness and biodiversity by featuring illustrations of rare wildlife, local flora and fauna and at-risk species. Learn more about Michelle and her brand Misheo in her interview with Artisan Joy. Where did your
In a recent survey commissioned by Faire, an online wholesale marketplace, Americans are committed to supporting their local economies in 2024. The research, conducted by Wakefield Research, reveals that consumers are willing to spend nearly $2,000 more in 2024 to ensure the survival and growth of their favorite local
WILMINGTON, Del.— Artisan Joy recently collaborated with the Greater Wilmington and Brandywine Valley Bureau (GWCVB) to produce a special edition of Artisan Joy magazine. The issue features 10 creative entrepreneurs from the region. In an email to Artisan Joy's editor, Courtney Haywood, M.Ed., director of public relations
“Project Runway” alum Laurie Underwood is the designer behind Laury Bride, a custom and ready-to-wear bridalwear line. Before going all in on designing for brides, Laurie produced chic women’s workwear under her Wanda Grace label. Though wedding gowns were Laurie’s passion, landing her first bride gave her the
Cynthia Asije and Sarah Odiavbara are the cofounders of AdireLounge, a sustainable and socially conscious activewear brand based in Paris. Interestingly, Cynthia, an award-winning textile designer, and Sarah, a technology developer, met on social media. “We have known each other for four years, having first met during a professional discussion
If you’ve visited Artisan Joy before, you know that we promote the work of artists, designers and makers. We also celebrate the act of creating just for fun, especially when it’s making something for friends and loved ones. So with spring just around the corner, it’s a