Arizona Artisans Collective

~ a professional fellowship of Arizona Makers & Artisans ~

Community

"Taking care of the artist behind the business."

Resources

"Giving you all the tools & connections you need."

Solutions

"Collaborating to achieve your dreams."

We are small-business owners crafting our wares by hand locally in the gorgeous State of Arizona.

Our Vision

We crave a strong & vibrant maker community in beautiful Arizona.

Our Mission

We want to help each local artisan thrive & achieve their personal business goals.
One step at a time.

We create community, resources & solutions
for local art-repreneurs.

Community

Taking care of the artist behind the business.

It can be lonely in your studio.

So hard to do it all, by yourself, all the time. We know.

We offer face-to-face support and comradery to local artisans and makers, to encourage the growth and development of your very individual & unique professional and business goals. A place to create, learn, and thrive in Arizona.

It's All About ~ Real People
The reality is that the web is full of blogs and free, un-vetted information and ideas. But that really is just not enough to bring everything to LIFE. That's why we are committed to regular, in-person Meet-Ups with diverse peers and experts to help you grow your business.

Meet-Up Schedule

Find your Community

Learn more about other Arizona artisans and makers, like you, in our Collective. Then, become a Member. Join the Collective.

Arizona Makers Like Me

Resources

Giving you all the tools & connections you need.

You are talented at your craft - it's all you. And what you love.

But now... you are in business.
Now what?

So Many Questions. So Much Overwhelm!
"Where to start? What to focus on? When to get help? Where to print business cards - and how to nail that logo and tag line? Which shows? Should I even be doing retail shows? E-commerce seems so much easier - but which site to use.... Are my products priced well?..."

Phew!

We've all been there. Read a little about the "why" behind the Collective here.

The Back Story

Don't Re-invent The Wheel!
Just because you work in your own studio and create most everything with your own two hands, doesn't mean you need to start or run your business on your own. Tap the community of artisans in our collective ~ Get input ~ Ask questions ~ Get resources.

Did you know that we have THE Retail Shows & Markets Event Calendar in the State? Most comprehensive and detailed you will find. Members have access.

Benefits & Services

Solutions

Collaborating to achieve
your dreams.

Workshops, programs, consulting to get you to where you want to be.

Our plans are big and bold. We invite you to join us to share the vision!

We can help you with your business concept, branding, marketing, pricing, e-commerce, retail shows, wholesaling, goal setting, budgeting, and - yes - even business planning. All the things that you don't really want to think about, but should.

Hello! - my name is Miriam and I am extremely passionate about helping makers achieve their dreams.

Plus, I know a little about business & finance. I spent decades in corporate finance in Silicon Valley & the NFL before I jumped ship to be an artist full-time at Baldur Studios where I craft handmade artwork. I wrote a little blog post about the "why" behind this Collective, if you are curious.

Meet Miriam

Business Resource Center

Our Business Resource Center is located in the Fashion & Business Resource Innovation Center ("FABRIC") @ Mill & University in downtown Tempe. Stop by to talk about your business challenges, get connected, and start working on that dream!

Hours & Directions