FREAK'N ART & Book-A-Librarian
We love hearing success stories about our Book-a-Librarian service! Here’s what Anastasia told @shoutlaofficial about her experience getting @freak_n_art off the ground in Downtown Bend:
“There are many people who have supported me along the way, but I would like to dedicate my Shoutout to the librarians at the Deschutes Public Library! FREAK’N ART would still be a thought in my head without the assistance and guidance provided by these hard-working individuals. I have had several art studios throughout my career, but I have never had a storefront which was fully open to the public. I knew I wanted to open a community studio space and had no clue where to start. Deschutes Public Library has a Book-a-Librarian program, I emailed my idea and confessed I did not know how to implement it. Not only did I receive a personal phone call to discuss my concept, but I was also sent a list of resources to help me form a business plan and find a local small business mentor. The library has always been a safe and happy place for me. It has provided me with entertainment, a place to research, study, and now as a launching pad for my small business. So, Shoutout to all the librarians out there making the world a better place!”
Book-a-Librarian: deschuteslibrary.org/services/book-a-librarian
Read the full interview: shoutoutla.com/meet-anastasia-zielinski-visual-artist-and-art-educator-owner-of-freakn-art/