Our
Story
In 2012, a group of faculty members from UW-Madison’s School of Human Ecology (SOHE) created the Wisconsin Without Borders Marketplace. In 2020, it became what is known today as The Artisan Collective. Two years later, the Collective was turned over to full student control. Since then, UW students from all different backgrounds have come together to continue to grow The Artisan Collective.
Our Mission
The Artisan Collective is a University of Wisconsin-Madison student organization that collaborates with female global artisans, shares their stories, sells their products, and reinvests profits into their communities in order to make a positive economic, social and environmental impact.
Meet the Artisans
Behind each piece of jewelry is a story from a talented artisan. Learn more about them below: