Hometown Heroes Collective
As in, local creatives, designers and makers we love from all over the country.
Hometown Heroes Collective
WE LAUNCHED THIS COLLECTIVE TO HELP LOCAL CREATIVES, DESIGNERS AND MAKERS ALL OVER THE COUNTRY GROW THEIR BUSINESSES. NOW WE’RE EXCITED TO INTRODUCE YOU TO THE NEWEST MEMBERS OF OUR PROGRAM.
Interested? Excited? Us too. Keep reading to have your questions answered and for your own chance to become a part of it (!).
OUR SECOND COLLECTIVE CLASS
Golde
WHO:
Trinity Mouzon Wofford
HOMETOWN:
Brooklyn, NY
SPECIALTY:
Radiance-boosting tonic blends and beauty essentials
@golde
Holly Coley
WHO:
Holly Coley
HOMETOWN:
San Francisco, CA
SPECIALTY:
Ceramics influenced by magical realism…and sloths
@hollycoley
NewMade LA
WHO:
Simon LeComte
HOMETOWN:
Los Angeles, CA
SPECIALTY:
Affordable mid-century-inspired home goods
@newmadela
Settle Ceramics
WHO:
Samantha Heligman
HOMETOWN:
Austin, TX
SPECIALTY:
One-of-a-kind pieces meant to last generations
@settle_ceramics
Stephanie DeAngelis
WHO:
Stephanie DeAngelis
HOMETOWN:
Los Angeles, CA
SPECIALTY:
Ready-to-frame prints and ready-to-gift cards
@steph_angelis
YEAR 901
WHO:
Benh Pham
HOMETOWN:
Austin, TX
SPECIALTY:
Handcrafted jewelry with a light-hearted twist
@year901
WHY THE COLLECTIVE?
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 continually select a class of US-based makers to join our collective and give them a platform to sell their small-batch goods on our site, plus enjoy all the great opportunities that come with being a Hometown Hero.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
From professional photography and Team Madewell mentorship, to increased exposure and development grants, there are lots of pros to joining our community of makers.
HOW TO APPLY?
Are you a creative, designer or maker? Want to get in on the action and become a Hometown Hero Collective member?
Send an email to hometownheroes@buildanest.org and request an application. Learn even more about the program right over here.
COLLECTIVE ALUMNI
WHO:
Samuel and Juan Solorzano
HOMETOWN:
Nashville, TN
SPECIALTY:
Flash-art-inspired screen prints and accessories
@brothersdesignco
WHO:
Anna Zeitlin
HOMETOWN:
Nashville, TN
SPECIALTY:
Timeless, consciously handcrafted hats
@fannyandjune
WHO:
Henni Dubois
HOMETOWN:
Jersey City, NJ
SPECIALTY:
Artful ceramics inspired by South America
@heritera_
WHO:
Arianna Caggiano
HOMETOWN:
Savannah, GA
SPECIALTY:
Modern quilted home goods and accessories
@quiltkween
