Buying Local - 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
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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