named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Business Development Workshops
Offers educational programming to help members grow their small businesses, including marketing, financial management, and production best practices
In-Person Selling Opportunities
Organizes market events and pop-up opportunities for members to sell their handmade goods directly to the public in NYC
Member Spotlights and Gift Guides
Features member artisans through curated blog content, seasonal gift guides, and social media promotion to increase visibility and sales
Membership Program
Supports artisans through community engagement, mentorship, and adherence to handmade standards; requires members to produce their own work and maintain an active online storefront
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Engages handmade goods enthusiasts through newsletters and digital outreachReaches individuals interested in handmade goods via email newsletters that share information about NYC-region Etsy sellers, artists, and curated gift guides.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Features member artists through seasonal cohorts and social media campaignsIntroduces new member artists and makers through seasonal cohort features, including weekly Instagram spotlights for the March 2025 and Fall 2025 cohorts.
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Creative Arts Therapy Programs 1 activity
- Hosts creative workshops focused on healing and artistic expressionOrganizes workshops that combine artistic practice with collective healing, using mediums such as textiles, ceramics, and illustrations.
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Business Member Promotion Services 1 activity
- Hosts in-person and online selling opportunities for member artisansOrganizes member programming, including in-person markets and events, and requires members to maintain active online storefronts for most of the year to promote sales and visibility.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Participates in community-based cultural events and festivalsEngages with the public through community events such as AAPI Heritage Night, Lunar New Year, and Mid-Autumn Festival markets to promote member artisans and cultural connection.
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Asian and Asian American Art Support 1 activity
- Promotes cultural representation through targeted member highlightsHighlights members from specific communities, such as the AANHPI community during AANHPI Month 2026, and showcases artists working in paper goods, greeting cards, ceramics, fine art, and textiles.
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Startup Acceleration & Business Growth Support 1 activity
- Provides business development and mentorship programs for artisan membersOffers mentorship, education, small business development workshops, and in-person selling opportunities to support the professional growth of member artisans.
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Industry Trade Association Services 1 activity
- Supports local artists through a business guild modelOperates as a business guild that provides organizational infrastructure and support to handmade artisans in New York, with a focus on those living or creating within 1.5 hours of midtown Manhattan.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Publishes curated gift guides featuring handmade itemsProduces and publishes seasonal gift guides throughout the year, including for summer vacation, summer fashion, and Mother's and Father's Day, featuring handmade goods from member artisans.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$1K
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expenses
Total expenses$7K
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balance sheet
Total assets$21K
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Net assets$21K
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue -84.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
Who runs it
board members · 2
- CHRISTA OBRIEN — FINANCIAL DIRECTOR
- JOANNE SIMMONS — MARKETING DIRECTOR
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- ByGrace Expressions Partner — Member business led by board member Olivia Michel, contributing handcrafted stationery and complementary goods.
- Chelsea Market Partner — Hosts events or has a presence at Chelsea Market.
- Curious Forest Couture Partner — Member business led by board member Lissa Bowman, contributing upcycled clothing and whimsical goods.
- Etsy Partner — Collaborates with Etsy to feature handmade sellers in the NYC region.
- Etsy Partner — Recognizes Etsy as an approved provider for members' online storefronts.
- Instagram Partner — Platform used to feature and promote new member artists weekly.
- Jennifer Yung Partner — Member artist creating illustrations, stationery, stickers, and ceramics inspired by Cantonese-American culture and food.
- Joyce & Rose Partner — Member business led by board member Audrie King, contributing hand-poured candles.
- Lina Del Plato Designs Partner — Member business led by board member Lina Del Plato, contributing customized gifts and apparel.
- Quietude Studio Partner — Member artist studio creating greeting cards, stickers, and tea towels with a focus on mindfulness.
- Rising Phoenixx Partner — Member business led by board president Coleen Phoenixx, contributing skincare products and expertise.
- Sai 4 Sayo Partner — Member upcycle artist and designer hosting creative workshops for collective healing.
- Shopify Partner — Recognizes Shopify as an approved provider for members' online storefronts.
- Smithereenes Partner — Member studio producing illustrated greeting cards with proceeds supporting survivors of human trafficking.
- Square Partner — Recognizes Square as an approved provider for members' online storefronts.
- Squarespace Partner — Recognizes Squarespace as an approved provider for members' online storefronts.
- WooCommerce Partner — Recognizes WooCommerce for WordPress as an approved provider for members' online storefronts.
- Ye Old Stamping Grounds Partner — Member business led by board member Rachel Soares, contributing hand-stamped goods and DEI expertise.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collective Model for Artisan Empowermentmethodology: artisans_collectiveBy organizing artisans into a collective structure, we strengthen their business capabilities and market access because shared resources, mentorship, and mutual support increase individual and group sustainability.
- Craft as Storytelling and Community Engagementmethodology: craft-as-storytellingBy using handmade craft as a medium for personal expression and story, we deepen community appreciation and engagement because stories embedded in objects foster emotional connection and cultural value.
- Handmade Integrity and Human-Centered Creationmethodology: human-centered-creationBy requiring that all products are designed and made by the artist and prohibiting AI in creative production, we preserve authenticity and personal authorship because these values are central to the cultural and economic value of handmade goods.
- Mission-Driven Sustainable Designmethodology: mission-driven-sustainable-designBy aligning product design with sustainability and social justice goals, such as supporting survivors of trafficking, we create economically viable goods that also advance social change because consumers value ethically made, purposeful products.