MISSION: Enhancing the earning potential of micro and small business owners in creative fields. Our focus is women; however, everyone can participate in our programming and events.
OPERATING MODEL: Artists Supporting Artists. MillHouse artists set aside their individual business practices to step into leadership of MillHouse events that support fellow creatives.
ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN: Two sister nonprofits working in tandem.
MillHouse Foundation, our 501(c)(3) charitable and educational corporation, hosts community-based festivals, markets, and events.
Our Foundation's primary programming tenets:
- INFUSE CULTURE by creating events that provide artists, artisans, and musicians increased visibility and sales, helps artists attract new customers, and provides creative collaboration;
- ELEVATE EXPRESSION by highlighting creative work through Gallery exhibits, Public Art, and social media promotions; and
- EXPAND ECONOMY by growing skills and enhancing economic opportunities for micro-business owners in creative fields.
Our sister nonprofit MillHouse McKinney, a 501 (c)(6) business league, operates the 14,000 sq. ft. facility at the Cotton Mill, with private studios and co-work space, speakers and workshops that enable women to convene, create, and collaborate.; and improve business opportunities for small business women in creative fields.
Image above: MillHouse Founders: Artist Dana Brock, Social Entrepreneur Dr. Beth Beck, Photographer Aimee Woolverton lead both nonprofit organizations out of the MillHouse McKinney facility. Photo by MillHouse member Christie Connell of Azure Photography.