Heritage Tapestries
Elizabeth produces one-of-a-kind original handwoven tapestries for interiors, in addition to teaching classes to weavers on the art of handwoven tapestry and design. Elizabeth is a second-generation tapestry artist of over fifty years. Elizabeth first wove tapestry based on the Mexican and Rio Grande techniques, and then expanded into those of the French tapestry tradition, studying with master weavers in Aubusson, France. With her weaving background and her degree in art, El
Inspiring Bead Designs
Kim became familiar with WESST after attending the first annual WE Mean Business: Unstoppable Summit in December 2024, co-hosted by WESST and NMSU’s Arrowhead Center. “From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed and supported. I saw how committed WESST was to helping business owners like me, and that experience made me want to learn more and build a relationship,” says Kim. After 20 years in real estate, Kim decided to start over and launch her own jewelry business from sc
Main Street Arts
Main Street Arts is a creative and exciting art space providing an outlet for artists in a prime location in the heart of downtown Roswell. Peggy decided to give herself a gift – to learn how to draw. She found it to be a passion and as it developed she began dreaming on a bigger scale. It was then she knew she wanted to have her very own art gallery. Purchasing an older building downtown, which needed renovations, proved to be quite costly. Owning an art gallery would mean w
Misty Danger Blue
Misty Greer is an Artist and Etsy shop owner. She is a huntress of all things vintage and a maker of recycled art, repurposed clothing and quirky items. Misty knew she could run her own business. She also knew she needed a better understanding of business logistics like writing a business plan, getting a tax ID and having resources to start her own business. The idea of having an online shop and having the freedom to hunt for items, run a shop and not be tied down to a locati
Omie's Nizhoniful Mess
Omie’s Nizhoniful Mess is locally and Native owned by Naomi Greymountain, a Navajo woman who blends traditional Native work of beading and jewelry making along with inspiring floral designs. Nizhoniful in Navajo means beautiful, giving meaning to Naomi’s collections in which each is unique and handcrafted. Each piece of work is created and crafted in Naomi’s Navajo culture and traditions. Naomi started making jewelry in 2019 to earn extra income during the pandemic and was en
Recycle Runway
In 2007, Nancy Judd started Recycle Runway, an environmental education entity that uses fabulous couture garments that Nancy creates from recycled “stuff” to capture the attention of people worldwide. As she has advanced her mission, she has encountered numerous challenges that would daunt the energies and focus of the most seasoned professionals. Yet, Nancy remains steadfast in her commitment to succeed – as an educator, as an artist and as an entrepreneur. One thing we at W
Ruby Love Fine Art
Ruby Love creates original and unique multimedia paintings as well as handmade jewelry. Originally from California, she now resides in Santa Fe, New Mexico where she paints professionally. Ruby’s artistic talent is finely honed and multigenerational. Acrylic paint is her preferred medium, yet she enjoys using a wide array of mediums and often incorporates collage elements into her work. She welcomes commissions and large works of art. The first thing Ruby did in 2018 when she
Sage Valley Pottery
Jessi Penrod discovered a passion for pottery during college and honed her skills post-graduation at Hanselmann Pottery in Corrales. After that studio closed, Jessi wanted to know what her options were to turn her experience into a vision for a new business.” She had an idea for her business values and goals, from product creation to the team she wanted to hire and the community she wanted to serve, but didn’t have the experience of running a start-up. “I had the creative par
Sarah Newberry Ceramics
In 2010 Sarah moved to Taos from Michigan after graduating with a degree in fine arts and an appreciation of the open skies of New Mexico. She began an artist-in-residence position at Taos Clay. This residency gave her the opportunity to explore her artistic direction in clay. Now Sarah lives and works in Taos, NM as a full-time studio potter. In October 2015, she began a prestigious residency program with New York Artists Collaboration Gallery. Sarah contacted WESST-Santa Fe