Neighborhood Artisans was co-founded and co-directed by Oonah Ryan, rscj and Nancy Fearon, IHM. Dorothy McMichael, rscj is long time art director. Members of both communities, a Daughter of Charity, a Jesuit have been staff members. Sacred Heart Alums and Children of Mary have also collaborated. Neighborhood Artisans provides printed services for the Network and several Network Schools. It also collaborate with two inner city schools to provide "school to work" experiences for middle school students.
Entering its 20th year of ministry, Neighborhood Artisans was founded to provide training and a source of pride to low income residents of the inner city of Detroit. Our services have gradually expanded to include residents from throughout the metropolitan Detroit area. Services have also been extended, on a consultant basis, across the country. The work of the organization is primarily supported by the marketing of custom screen printed items and a limited list of unique products.
Interested persons or organizations can support this program by allowing Neighborhood Artisans to provide people with quality work one would purchase anyway. Imprinted items include:Check out the catalog for our main garment supplier, Broder Brothers:
Neighborhood Artisans
85 Oakman Blvd., Highland Park, MI 48203
Phone: 313-865-5373 * Fax: 313-865-5545