Our Vision & Impact

Why We Built IndieMe Academy

From the Founder

“For over 25 years, we’ve supported independent artists and makers through IndieMe — helping them connect with galleries, museum stores, and boutiques across North America. But we kept hearing the same thing:

‘I want to sell wholesale… I just don’t know where to start.’

That’s why we created IndieMe Academy — to give every artist the tools, confidence, and support to build a sustainable wholesale business on their own terms.”

Jacqueline Adamany, Founder & CEO

Our Mission

To empower creative entrepreneurs with the knowledge, tools, and mentorship they need to succeed in wholesale — while staying true to their art, their values, and their independence.

Why IndieMe Academy Exists

Most artists start with passion — not pricing plans. They’re incredibly talented, but the wholesale world can feel confusing, intimidating, or out of reach. We’re here to change that.

• The world needs more handcrafted work — not less.
• Artists deserve to grow without giving up creative control.
• Wholesale can be accessible, ethical, and artist-centered
• Education should be built by people who actually understand the handmade business.

What Makes Us Different

• 100% Handmade Focus: We’re not for drop-shippers or mass-producers. Everything we teach is designed for artists making original, handcrafted products.
• 25+ Years of Experience: As the team behind IndieMe, we’ve helped thousands of makers sell wholesale successfully. This Academy distills everything we know into step-by-step guidance.
• Built for You: You don’t need a business degree to succeed here. We speak artist. We respect your time. And we’re committed to helping you succeed.

Our Impact Goals

By launching IndieMe Academy, we aim to:

• Help 1,000+ artists confidently enter the wholesale market in the next 3 years.
• Strengthen the handmade economy across the U.S. and Canada.
• Support small businesses, galleries, and independent retailers by connecting them with talented makers.
• Create a new generation of wholesale-ready, proudly independent artists.

What We Believe

• Handmade isn’t a trend — it’s a tradition.
• Artists deserve to be profitable and proud of their process.
• You don’t have to do it alone — community and mentorship matter.
• You’re not “too small” to go wholesale. You just need a roadmap.