15+ Artist Owned Businesses To Support This Holiday Season

94% of artists and creatives lost their livelihoods during COVID-19. These resilient dancers, actors, makeup artists, and more pivoted their attention into new businesses. Shop black-owned, brown-owned, queer owned, artist-owned small businesses this holiday season!

1. Artswrk

By Ramita Ravi and Nick Silverio

dancers-choreographers-creatives

Artswrk is a professional network for artists and creatives (akin to LinkedIn). Join the waitlist at artswrk.com 💥

2. AbigailLindsay Creative

By Abigail Gatlin

dancer-former Rockette-painter-fitness instructor-storyteller

AbigaiLindsay Creative offers hand-painted watercolor cards, postcards, and small prints by a musical theater artist who paints.

3. absent tees

By Merry Gu and Sam Pecan

dancers-visual artists

absent tees: t shirts from your neighborhood cynics 👕

4. a page of mary

By Mary Page Nance

broadway performer-event producer-director-choreographer

a page of mary sells paper goods handmade by former broadway performer.

5. Artists in Motion Apparel

By Christina Belinsky

dancer-choreographer-educator

Artists In Motion Apparel offers silk screen printed studio-street wear perfect for dancers. Every piece is upcycled clothing & one-of-a-kind. ♻️🌎✨Supporting the NAACP and Green Peace USA.

6. Desai Designs

By Alisha Desai

singer-actor-dancer-educator-visual artist

Desai Designs is an artistic, culturally inspired fashion brand. We strive to provide unique and expressive pieces that can be worn every day with comfort and style. We have a mission to promote cultural visibility and diversity through our fashion, art, and accessories.

7. DreamLandia

By Karma Jenkins

actor-dancer-singer-choreographer-make up artist

DreamLandia is a Black & Cuban owned 🇨🇺✊🏾business that makes retro inspired handmade jewelry and accessories! Portion of sales go to BLM & LGBTQ+ initiatives.

8. hustle by trsk

By Katy Kauffman

dancer-marketer-branding expert

hustle by trsk is a creative business consulting + education hub that turns striving artists into successful artistpreneurs💥

9. Joey Bakes Cakes

By Joseph Tudor

dancer-choreographer

Joey Bakes Cakes takes great pride in creating cakes and fillings from scratch. All cakes are custom designed using buttercream, by using the best tidbits, favorites, and themes to really make it personal.

Portion of funds are donated to an 🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQIA+ Organization and/or an organization helping with Homeless Youth. Delivery and Pick Up is currently available to anyone near the NYC 🗽area.

10. Knits & Knots

By Kelsey Kramer

hamilton performer-crafter

Knits & Knots offers one of a kind handmade macrame and knitted art pieces and decor! 🧶

11. Les Loups De La Lune

By Steven Trumon and Chad Wagner

performers-photographers-creators-reiki masters

Les Loups De La Lune is a luxury and bespoke reiki-charged candle company owned by 3 reiki masters. Manifesting Miracles in 2020 and beyond. Only poured on New and Full 🌕

12. Little Batch Candle Co.

By Andrew Kruep

actor-singer-dancer-educator

Little Batch Candle Co. makes 100% natural soy candles handpoured in "little batches”. Candles burn clean, are long-lasting, and come in 20+ signature crafted fragrances.

13. LVDF

By Lukas van der Fecht

dancer-choreographer-educator-designer

LVDF creates handmade & one-of-a-kind goods and apparel.

14. Massage by Erin

By Erin Weinberger

dancer-performer-licensed massage therapist

Massage by Erin offers massage therapy for dancers that encourages you to lead a healthy lifestyle by relaxing, recharging, and bringing personal awareness.

15. Salem Stitching

By Catie Leasca

dancer-artist-educator

Salem Stitching offers handmade embroidery 🌜🌪🍂🌳

16. Vanity House Design Co.

By Kurt Alger

costume designer-wig designer

Vanity House Design Co. makes holiday decor for every season 🎁🎁🎁

17. Vix New York

By Nathaniel Gregory

singer-actor-drag queen

Vix New York produces digital art commissions for any and all purpose. Logos, promotional images, merchandise, gifts, or just for fun--and in several different styles. Through some simple discussion, we can figure out precisely what the best option for your artwork is, and the result is typically presented within two weeks.