A Creative Catalyst Fellowship in Community Engagement at Mixxer Makerspace hit close to home for artist Yosimar Gutierrez — much of his outreach work took place
in Winston-Salem’s Boston-Thurmond neighborhood where he grew up.
A makerspace, by design, Mixxer aims to increase access to expensive tools used for
creating — 3D printers, laser cutters, welding equipment, even premier software. Mixxer
founder Alan Shelton has doubled down on that mission, aiming to provide “equitable
access to tech, tools and community,” he says, particularly to underserved communities
like Boston-Thurmond. It’s a goal and project that has been ever-evolving.
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