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From TXST art students to business owners – A Photo Story

Abby Russell, Multimedia Contributor
April 4, 2023

Texas State ceramics alumna Kiana Valtierra sets up her booth, Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the San Marcos Farmers Market.

Kiana Valtierra and Mikayla McDonough both graduated from TXST in 2022 with degrees in ceramics. These girls were able to take their art and make a profit from it. Kiana and Mikayla both operate their own small businesses where they sell their homemade art online, and in markets around San Marcos. Kiana’s company is called Kirc Studio, and Mikayla’s is Catnip Studio. Both girls find their businesses to be rather successful. They both expressed their gratitude for the growing community of people that support them and their businesses.

  • Texas State ceramics alumna Mikayla McDonough sets up her booth, Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the San Marcos Farmers Market.

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  • Kirc Studio’s art displayed for sale, Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the San Marcos Farmers Market.

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  • Catnip Studios art displayed for sale, Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the San Marcos Farmers Market.

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  • Catnip Studios art displayed for sale, Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the San Marcos Farmers Market.

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  • Catnip Studios art displayed for sale, Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the San Marcos Farmers Market.

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  • Catnip Studio’s art displayed for sale, Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the San Marcos Farmers Market.

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