Meet Our Five Creative Small Business Grant Recipients

In honor of craftHER Market Week from October 3 to 11, we launched our first-ever craftHER Grant Program. This fall, we invested in five small business owners to receive a minimum 50-unit wholesale order in part of our reimagined CRAFTHER BOX, a bbatx learning community membership for 2021, and complimentary virtual and in-person booths in our 2020 and 2021 markets.

We’d like to introduce you to the five local makers receiving the grant, with each working to sustain their small business that has been impacted by COVID-19. Read on to learn more about them and their business. ~

MEET THE FIVE GRANT RECIPIENTS. :)

1.) Jayna Anderson of 5TH DIMENSION (@5thdimensionherbs)

Jayna Anderson is the founder & herbalist behind 5th Dimension. This vibrant botanical brand grew from her practice as a community herbalist to provide intentional herbal care that honors & uplifts both people & plants. 5D's gender-inclusive skincare line and alcohol-free herbal tinctures seek to fill the gaps in the mainstream beauty and wellness industries.

Photo of Jayna Anderson of 5th Dimensions. She is standing by greenery and has light skin, brown hair, and is wearing a green shirt.

Photo of Cierra Moore of BASIC ASS TEA. She has brown skin, long, straight black hair, and is wearing a red lip, a black beret and a green shirt.

2.) Cierra Moore of BASIC ASS TEA (@basic.ass.tea)

Founded by Cierra Moore, Basic Ass Tea creates all-natural teas that taste wonderful and aid our bodies—without preservatives or artificial flavors.

3.) Antoinette Newton-Acquah of FLOWERS & MOONDUST (@flowersandmoondust)

Founded by Antoinette Newton-Acquah, Flowers & Moondust is an African wholistic wellness company that offers high quality African superfoods and beauty products. They are dedicated to re-centering the power of African ancestral healing magic, empowering local African communities and encouraging holistic wellness journeys.

Photo of Antoinette Newton Acquah of Flowers & Moondust. She has dark skin, dark hair, and is wearing a blue collared shirt and gold hoops, while holding her product.

Photo of TK Tunchez of Las Ofrendas. They have brown skin, long, straight black hair, a bold magenta lip and is wearing a flower crown they designed.

4.) TK Tunchez of LAS OFRENDAS (@lasofrendas)

Founded by TK Tunchez, Las Ofrendas is handmade, original design art work including flower crowns, jewelry and empowering graphic design. Each unique statement piece and feminist graphic design is intuitively crafted uniquely designed and full of magic (just like you!).

5.) Cristina Romero of HOWDY STUDIOS (@howdy.ceramics)

Howdy Studios is a multidisciplinary studio that focuses on ceramics, illustration, and design. Founded by Cristina Romero in 2020, Howdy explores how the traditional craft of ceramics can be influenced by modern color palettes and Cristina's personal illustration style. Cristina especially enjoys making sure her work is reflective of people and their unique appearances and emotions. When she isn't drawing, or sculpting, she enjoys watering her plants, petting her cat, or rock climbing.

Photo of Cristina Romero of HOWDY STUDIOS. She has long brown hair, light skin and is wearing a green beanie and green jacket.

LOOKING FOR MORE?

You can support each of these local makers directly through our CRAFTHER BOX, which will feature an item from each of their businesses. You can also shop their digital booth through craftHER Market Week beginning October 3. Head here to join us.

Future Front TexasSeptember 30, 2020Comment