Makers United City Reports

Makers United brings visibility to under-represented makers and the challenges they face to inclusion in the micro- and small-business economy by mapping the regional landscape of small business supports and connecting the dots between makers and the local, national, and peer resources they need. We publish a report that showcases the opportunities for the creative economy in each city we work in to help build a strong ecosystem of support for makers.

  • The Handwork Landscape: Appalachia, Eastern Kentucky

    Issued February 2024.

    Cover photo credit: Sunhouse Craft

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  • The Handwork Landscape: Indigenous American Makers

    Issued September 2023.

    Cover photo credit: Copper Canoe Woman

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  • The Handwork Landscape: Chicago, Illinois

    Issued December 2022.

    Cover photo credit: Sergio Farfán

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  • The Handwork Landscape: Houston, Texas

    Issued April 2022.

    Cover photo credit: Chauncey + Coco

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  • The Handwork Landscape: Puerto Rico

    Issued February 2021.

    Cover photo credit: Marlene Medina

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  • The Handwork Landscape: St. Louis, Missouri

    Issued January 2021.

    Cover photo credit: Pure Vibes

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  • The Handwork Landscape: New York City Garment District

    Issued December 2020.

    Cover photo credit: Apparel Production Inc.

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  • The Handwork Landscape: Detroit, Michigan

    Issued October 2020.

    Cover photo credit: Detroit Denim

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  • The Handwork Landscape: Austin + San Antonio, Texas

    Issued September 2020.

    Cover photo credit: Vacilando Quilting

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  • The Handwork Landscape: Birmingham, Alabama

    Issued September 2019.

    Cover photo credit: Yogi Dada

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  • The Handwork Landscape: San Francisco Bay Area

    Coming Soon!

    Winter 2025

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  • The Handwork Landscape: Indianapolis, Indiana

    Coming Soon!

    Winter 2025

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