The 2011 Featured Artist is the Craftivists!!!

The Craftivists are a local Topeka group of friends who stand together at the intersection of art and activism. For Nikki MacMillan, Sara O'Keeffe, Laura Burton, Michelle McCormick, and Julie Velez, their mission is simple:  to rock the world into an understanding about important social and worldly causes through art culture. They do this by creatively repurposing materials into inspiring, handmade art and raising awareness for various social, environmental, and political issues. 

Making art accessible and creating authentic connections are at the heart of their mission. These earth-loving, peace-promoting, new generation feminists have taken their love of crafting and created something that anyone in Topeka can benefit from.

Craftivism is a passionate alternative to their 9-to-5 jobs, which allows them to express their opinions about important topics in an inspiring way. They believe that each time you create something ethically and locally, you are making a difference. With each lovingly handmade item this change is made on a very personal level and provides a means for larger social transformation.

Check them out on Facebook.