🎨🛍️ Apply for the Brown & Covington Artisan Accelerator

Ripley Main Street Association is launching applications for the Brown & Covington Artisan Accelerator, a year-long opportunity featuring four selected artisans. This program is designed to help makers refine their products, gain real-world retail experience, and grow their creative businesses through mentorship, workshops, promotion, community support, and retail opportunities.

Selected Artisans Will Receive:

• Dedicated retail space to sell your products
• Business development support & workshops
• Marketing & promotion to grow your audience
• Customer feedback & sales insights
• Creative community & collaborative support
• Opportunities for events, classes & pop-ups

Applications due by August 31, 2026

The accelerator supports local makers while strengthening Ripley’s creative economy, downtown business community, and handmade retail offerings.