2. ESTABLISHED TO BRING AUDACIOUS IDEAS TO LIFE
Founded in 2010 by engineering school graduates and artists in collaboration
Non-profit in 2012 to sustain the space as a community benefit organization
$450K budget in 2012, $1.4M organization today with over 95 percent earned income

3. TODAY WE ARE A FABRICATION WONDERLAND
42,000sf. of former industrial space dedicated to the arts and light manufacturing
475 members building a community of independent creatives, together
160 studios occupied by diverse artists, makers and hackers
15 shops include digital fabrication, metal, textiles, woodworking, jewelry, photography

4. 2019 BY THE NUMBERS
7,018 visitors including 1,207 who took a tour
1,920 students generated $251,650 in revenue
470 members and 160 studios generate nearly $1M in revenue

5. OUR MEMBERS INSPIRE AND DELIGHT
Arts festival participation includes support for Boston Burners, Firefly
Public art installations including Figment, lluminus, the Greenway, RiverFest
Local events include Boston Calling, FluffFest, Somerville Open Studios, CreatedBy Festival
Special partner events such as “Adult Night” at Boston Children’s Museum

6. WE’VE BUILT A THRIVING LEARNING COMMUNITY
Over 30 classes each month that engage nearly 2,000 students each year
42 instructors share their knowledge and skills
$110,000 annual instructor payroll supports artists’ livelihoods
International partnerships bring youth to experience hands on creativity

7. $40M ESTIMATED LOCAL ECONOMIC IMPACT
$34M in venture capital to member companies
$9.8M in Kickstarter funding raised for member companies
150 small businesses supported
100 jobs created

8. OUR WORK AHEAD IS TRANSFORMATIONAL
Unparalleled open innovation environment for manual and digital fabrication
Unmatched lifelong learning opportunities for workforce development and training
Irresistable community of support for artists in all disciplines
Environment of wonder, inspiration and motivation for youth and the public

9. COMMUNITY PARTNERS ARE ESSENTIAL
Reach new audiences
Develop compelling content
Produce irresistible programming
Share our story

10. OUR SPONSORS POWER THE JOURNEY
Expand our community of support by identifying new partners, sponsors, underwriting
Deepen our impact by helping us to grow our education network, talent and services
Help us design and build an irresistible and magical public engagement experience

11. A TRANSFORMATIONAL YEAR AHEAD
2020 is Artisan’s 10th Anniversary
Investment in new equipment, shop capabilities
Planning move and launch of new home
Expanding programs, youth engagement

12. THANK YOU
Lars Hasselblad Torres, Executive Director
lars.torres@artisansasylum.com | 617-233-3203