Exhibition Overview
RESOBOX will be holding a joint installation with pop-up store, Made in Queens (MiQ) this April 2017! With a collection of local artists, MiQ and RESOBOX plan to create an innovative space to embrace the Queens art community.
The Made in Queens Project aka MiQ, is a project of the Queens Economic Development Corporation that began in 2016. MiQ‘s mission is to shine a spotlight on local makers and sell small batch, originally manufactured local products. The goal is to promote local makers and manufacturers, share their stories, and provide an opportunity for new and existing local businesses to grow and flourish.
MiQ curates innovative entrepreneurs, manufacturers, producers, designers, artisans, and community partners seeking to gain exposure to their products in a new and unique atmosphere. We aim to continually provide our customers with new small batch, originally manufactured products and other gift choices. We are in the business of economic development and want to encourage the sale of local products — not mass produced, off-shored or resold items. We promise to learn the names of the manufacturers and the origins of their products so that we can share the stories of each brand and product we feature with our customers. We want to help visitors make conscious purchasing decisions and, on a broader scale, to cultivate and promote conscious consumerism.
Exhibiting Artists
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Adam Stoler Queens Thread apparel celebrates and empowers each individual to live authentically, inspired by the uniqueness and diversity of the World’s Borough. Designed, printed, embroidered in Queens, NY. |
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Matt Konchan Don’t let the words ‘hot sauce’ fool you. We’re not a novelty with flames&devils on the bottles. The design of our bottle is just as important as what’s inside. |
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Danielle Barbaro DaniPrints is a local business that produces goods in a Astoria kitchen. The business focuses on producing homemade “artsy elegant” goods. A variety of art workshops are offered to customers. |
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Niizeki Hiromi Disgusting trash for someone, and deeply touching and such a beauty and personal for someone. |
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Cecilia Motwani The line is a modern slant on couture techniques, a quasi-unisex street-ready rendering of sartorial elegance with a touch of avant-garde. |
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| Teresa Hogan Halety Sweetz, LLC 929-257-5711 haletysweetz1@gmail.comHalety Sweetz is a gluten free, low sugar, diabetic friendly baked goods option. We offer products using natural and organic ingredients like raw sugar cane, honey and agave. |
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| Sandra Smith Sandra Smith LLC hello@shopsandrasmith.com 347-280-9013Sandra Smith™ creates beautiful custom gifts that are meaningful and made to last. Our goal is inspire, empower, and spread positive vibes with our designs. We strive for lasting quality. Each bag is designed, cut, and sewn from start to finish in Queens, NY by our growing team of talented women, all of whom are mothers. From customizable makeup bags to motivational décor, every product has been thoughtfully designed. They make perfect gifts for your friends, family, coworkers, loved ones – even for yourself! |
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Stephanie Sanz Forest Witch offers organic loose leaf tea blends that include a handcrafted incantation. We believe that everyone can live a magical life; they only need to evoke the magic within. |
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Dmitry Toscano DMITRY Ties have redefined fashion by introducing a unique & exclusive palette of luxurious silk men’s neckwear that appeal to fashionable men of all ages. |
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Artisan Sewing Cooperative We create a socio-economic integration model for South-Asian immigrant women through innovative micro-credit projects such as local handmade ethnic garment production.
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Andrea Patel We’re obsessed with the flavors of Earth. Fruits, roots and shoots inspire us. We work hard to bring you delectable Sweetcicle’s Soft Chews in sweet (but not too-sweet) flavors. |
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| Ryoko Kitazawa Hooks and Luxe 347-857-9656 info@hooksandluxe.comHooks and Luxe offers high quality everyday fashion accessories including jewelry and suspenders. Every product is designed and handmade in Queens, NY with love and care. |
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About the Organization
Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC)
QEDC's mission is to create and retain jobs through programming that grows our neighborhoods, assists small businesses and promotes tourism and business development.
Since 1977, QEDC has worked with scores of neighborhoods to revitalize their commercial districts by creating business organizations and establishing business improvement districts. Entrepreneurs are assisted in the preparation of business plans through individual counseling, classes and workshops. The Queens Tourism Council promotes the many cultural, recreational and retail opportunities within the borough.
QEDC is a nonprofit governed by a board of directors representing the borough's many community and business sectors. It is funded by the New York City Department of Small Business Services, the New York State Department of Economic Development and the Small Business Administration in addition to generous support from New York City Council elected officials and the private sector. QEDC is a focal point for economic development efforts in a borough that encompasses about 2.3 million people from every corner of the world in more than 90 distinct neighborhoods. Emphasis is made to assist low and moderate income populations, women, immigrants and minorities.
