Episode 45: Building a Creative Community at Artisan Ink

In this episode, our host Michael Nelson interviews Melissa Freebern, owner and operator of Artisan Ink and artist par excellence! Her dedication to art goes beyond the tattoo shop - whether it's painting, ceramics, or sculpting, Melissa's love of art runs deep, and sharing that love with the community is what her business is all about! A SARATOGA BUSINESS REPORT & GLENS FALLS TODAY PRODUCTION NOTE: The opinions reflected in this podcast are not indicative of the views of Saratoga Business Report, SaratogaBride.com LLC, Saratoga TODAY, Glens Falls TODAY, or Five Towers Media. 00:21 - Introduction 01:20 - Who is Melissa Freebern? 02:27 - Back in the Bay Road Days 03:35 - Born for Art: A Lifestyle 05:12 - Inking in the Burg 06:29 - Running a Laundromat 08:49 - The Great Tide Robbery 12:01 - A New Location for Everything Art 14:36 - Cultivating a Creative Community 16:29 - Certified in Ceramics 17:17 - Open House: October 28th, 10:45 AM! 21:22 - The Tattoo Team 22:57 - Painting Pictures 23:43 - How to Get in Touch 24:43 - Closing Remarks