Artisan Advocacy through

TRAVEL + DESIGN + FILM

ARTIST & NOMAD small group tours and retreats for women are designed with decades of knowledge from our work with artisans, designers, nonprofits, and social impact businesses.

We believe travel can be a transformative experience. We craft regenerative travel experiences that inspire and challenge the traveler while honoring the local communities and people encountered. Join us on a journey!

  • Tours + Retreats

    ARTIST & NOMAD trips are curated to give you a meaningful journey that explores the intersection of Craft, Culture, Flora, and Fauna in the special places you visit. Each small group tour or retreat invites you to consider ways to practice slow living, mindfulness, and creation care in your everyday life beyond the journey itself.

    ARTIST & NOMAD journeys and retreats are designed with decades of knowledge from our work with artisans, designers, nonprofits, and social impact businesses.

  • Design + Sourcing

    ARTIST & NOMAD offers years of award-winning experience in artisan sourcing and design collaborations. With a dedication to regenerative practices that honor people and the planet, we have helped to develop artisan focused collections, transform spaces, and mentor leaders in the artisan sector.

    If you are seeking support in helping to launch or grow an artisan business, collaborate on design with artisans, or organizing a sourcing trip, we’d love to connect.

  • The Artisan Fund

    Our ARTISAN FUND, our nonprofit arm, offers small grants that work as a catalyst to launch an artisan leader’s dream and vision to grow their business to a level of sustainable impact for their community. The fund also helps cover the cost to support underserved and under-resourced artisan leaders through consulting in the areas of design, marketing, visual story telling, and business mentorship. We believe partnerships should be led by the artisans, so we come alongside artisan leaders to support their dreams and visions to grow their business, preserve traditional crafts, and prosper through direct trade opportunities.

HANDMADE FUTURE

HANDMADE FUTURE is an award winning feature length documentary. The film follows artisans in six countries preserving heritage, navigating the complex role of middlemen, and advancing responsible trade — pushing back against fast, cheap production to quietly restore a frayed world through beauty and human connection.

  • “Forget what you think you know about group trips. This is different. Highly curated and intentional, this trip included beautiful stays, incredible views, delicious food, important cultural experiences, and the ability to connect with and learn from local experts and artisans. Looking forward to my next trip with A&N!”

    Jennifer Peterkin, USA

  • “ I have a new perspective of what immersive and ethical travel looks like, thanks to Kirsten’s deep connections and friendships across Morocco. I highly recommend exploring with Artist & Nomad!”

    Katrina Seidel, UK

  • “ I appreciated the thoughtful approach to travel, along with the spiritual aspect of slowing down and connecting with the culture of a new place. Kirsten has a life-long love of travel and knows how to share that knowledge”

    Karen Pfeifer, USA