Today on the show I interview Michael Clements, who is the founder and CEO of ArtJamz, an art studio in DC that makes a viable business out of inspiring people to be artistic. In this interview, Michael talks about how he bootstrapped the business with very little capital, how he created media buzz for ArtJamz and grew the business from nothing, and how to organize and sell tickets for your events when you have no sponsors and no customers.
“It’s better to be in high-traffic locations and pay more rent than to pay cheaper rent at a place that’s out of the way. A lot of the nebulous marketing questions become obsolete when you’re in a really good location.”
– Michael Clements
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ArtJamz
Locations:
Dupont Studio
1728 Conneticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20009
(202) 629-3780 | info@artjamzdc.com
Our arty split level 2,000 sq ft studio is located in the heart of bustling and historic Dupont Circle in the Nation’s Capital just minutes north of the metro. Dining and art gallery options abound, so make a night of it! Tour studio.
Mon: Closed
Tues: 6:30PM – 10:00PM
Wed: 6:30PM – 10:00PM
Thurs: 6:30PM – 10:00PM
Fri: 6:30PM – 11:00PM
Sat: 12:30PM – 11:00PM
Sun: 12:30PM – 8:00PM
Brookland Studio
716 Monroe Street NE, Studio 24Washington, DC 20017
(202) 558-9859 | info@artjamzdc.com
Located in The Arts Walk at Monroe Street Market in up and coming Brookland NE, this 800 sq ft public art studio is surrounded by 26 other artist studios and plenty of dining options. Lots to explore! Located steps away from Brookland/CUA Metro Station. Tour studio.
Mon: Closed
Tues: Closed
Wed: 6:30PM – 10:00PM
Thurs: 6:30PM – 10:00PM
Fri: 6:30PM – 11:00PM
Sat: 12:30PM – 11:00PM
Sun: 12:30PM – 8:00PM
ArtJamz Underground Studio
2105-B Crystal Plaza Arcade, Shops at 2100 Crystal DriveArlington, VA 22202
571-312-1285 | info@artjamz.co
1,000 sq ft studio in Arlington, Virginia represents the newest version of our retail concept. Located in the heart of Crystal City’s vibrant Gallery Underground entertainment area with numerous dining options nearby. Conveniently metro accessible via Yellow and Blue line, Crystal City Station. Tour studio.
Hours:
Mon: Closed
Tues: Closed
Wed: 6:30PM – 10:00PM
Thurs: 6:30PM – 10:00PM
Fri: 6:30PM – 11:00PM
Sat: 12:30PM – 11:00PM
Sun: Closed