Hometown Heroes Collective
As in, local creatives, designers and makers we love from all over the country.
Hometown Heroes Collective
IN 2019 WE LAUNCHED THIS PROGRAM WITH OUR PARTNERS AT NEST TO HELP CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURS ALL OVER THE COUNTRY GROW THEIR LOCAL BUSINESSES. SINCE THEN, WE’VE FEATURED OVER 140 HEROES ACROSS 29 STATES.
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PROCHE STUDIOS
WHO:
Felicia Zivkovic
HOMETOWN:
Long Island, NY
SPECIALTY:
sustainably made modern heirloom clothing
@proche_studios
KISIWA DESIGNS
WHO:
Gadea Perez-Andujar
HOMETOWN:
Seattle, WA
SPECIALTY:
handcrafted pieces inspired by travel, minimalism and ancient jewelry
@kisiwadesigns
KERACLAY
WHO:
Virginia Felix
HOMETOWN:
Brooklyn, NY
SPECIALTY:
sculptural vessels and home objects built by hand from recycled clay
@keraclay
KLEI CERAMICS
WHO:
Mahlory Reisch
HOMETOWN:
Nampa, ID
SPECIALTY:
mugs, planters and lamps designed with intention and made by hand
@klei.ceramics
FIRSTBORN JEWELRY
WHO:
Shana Bentley
HOMETOWN:
Decatur, GA
SPECIALTY:
minimal designs that combine mixed metals with natural materials
@firstbornjewelry
MORE HOMETOWN HEROES LOVE
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
HOW IT WORKS
We’re always looking for ways to build our community so we’ve partnered with Nest, a nonprofit organization focused on supporting craftspeople to generate workforce inclusivity.
Together we’ll select new classes of U.S.-based artisans four times a year, providing them with a platform to sell their small-batch goods as well as giving them all the great opportunities that come with being a Hometown Hero. Since 2019, over 50 makers have been featured on our site and we can’t wait to keep highlighting more.
HOW THEY BENEFIT
From professional photography and Team Madewell mentorship, to increased exposure and development grants, there are lots of pros to joining our community of makers.
