Meet the first cohort of haystack_school’s Artist Grant Initiative! Eight emerging artists pushing boundaries in design and materials received support through an unrestricted grant and a mentorship program with Vivian Chiu (viv_chiu) and Cedric Mitchell (cedricmitchelldesign). The cohort spans the spectrum of contemporary craft, with program projects reflecting their dedication to community and material curiosity: 1. Aminata Conteh (aminomnom), Brooklyn metalsmith 2. David Gutierrez (david_a_magnifico), glassblower 3. Payton Harris-Woodard (paydeauxx), painter and papermaker 4. Celina Hernandez (celi.hernandez188), ceramicist 5. Jason McDonald (jasonmcdonald42), glassmaker 6. Alex Paat (alex_paat), ceramicist and neon bender 7. David Vuong (quantum.eax), sculptor 8. Tzyy Yi (Amy) Young (tzmakerstudio), furniture designer Haystack’s Artist Grant Initiative is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation. Learn more about this year’s cohort at the link in bio. #HaystackMountainSc...