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Episode #11~Judith Heartsong founder of Artists & Makers Studio 3rd anniversary
Have you visited Artists & Makers Studios in Rockville, Md?
Today I had the opportunity to chat with its founder Judith Olivia HeartSong about this special place in the DMV that brings together Artists and Creatives. This Friday is their 3rd year celebration. Take
a listen and come out and check out this gold mind in our community…
Artists & Makers Studios provides services, support and studio/office space for select entrepreneurs and creative professionals in the Washington, DC area.
Located in the heart of Rockville’s White Flint business district, Artists & Makers Studios flagship building is a 13,000 Sq. Ft. facility consisting of 43 studios, 3 classroom/workshops spaces, 5 galleries, and is home to 70 residents juried by artist, curator and visionary Judith HeartSong.
The formation of Artists & Makers Studios was supported by an 18-member Advisory Committee comprised of artists, community activists, business and communications professionals who recognized the need for studio and office facilities with a responsive staff and a collaborative, professional environment.
Artists & Makers Studios is dedicated to providing a supportive and vibrant environment for artists to realize their creative goals – through studio practice, collaboration, education, opportunities, networking and connecting with the community beyond our doors.
With the opening of Artists & Makers Studios, artist Judith HeartSong continues to build on a stellar record of turning concepts into reality, creating opportunities for creatives, artists and art professionals to strengthen bonds, bolster their knowledge and grow their businesses.
In 2011, Judith founded Salon – an artful conversation, a lively, friendly conversation between participants and a gifted and knowledgeable presenter. Her goal is to bring together artists, writers, and arts professionals in one place on a monthly basis where they can feel a sense of community, network, learn more about the business of art, and build bonds with other like-minded professionals.
In 2013, Judith transitioned from Founding Board Member to Executive Director of Capitol Arts Network to take the non-profit from a social concept to concrete facilities which housed more than 40 artist studios, 65 resident artists, a classroom and a gallery which hosted high quality exhibits and events. CAN Studios opened with 95% of studios occupied, well above the 65% requested by its board.
In 2014, Judith pioneered Rockville’s new Artists & Makers Studios which is now at 100% capacity. An additional 3,619 Sq. Ft. opened in September 2015, and is full. As one artist recently stated, Judith encompasses two traits rarely seen in the same person: the visionary who sees what needs to be done and the energetic work ethic to make it happen – often in record time.
In November of 2016 Artists & Makers Studios expanded to include two additional buildings on Wilkins Avenue in Rockville, Maryland – managing the artist program for the building owners. Artists & Makers Studios 2 expands the A&M program to 36,000 Sq. Ft.
Kristin Miller and Stephanie Williams share the day-to-day operations management responsibilities at A&M2 at 12276 and 12280 Wilkins Avenue.
Links
- Connect with Artists and Makers on their website
- Artists & Makers Studios 2 locations
12276 and 12280 Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, MD 20852 - OFFICE HOURS AT BOTH LOCATIONS:
Tuesday – Saturday 10AM-4PM, and Sunday/Monday by chance or appointment - Office – 240-437-9573
- List of Resident Artists at the Studios
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