artfarm annapolis

What artfarm annapolis does

ArtFarm Studios is a private arts education and event venue operating from a 3,200 square foot creative space at 111 Chinquapin Round Rd., Suite 200 in the Annapolis Design District, with an adjacent presence at 1851 McGuckian Street (AND Creative Gallery). Co-owned by Alison Harbaugh and Darin Gilliam, the studio delivers in-person art classes, workshops, and summer camps for children ages 4-15, alongside evening and weekend workshops for adults and teens covering drawing, painting, mosaic, photography, improv, and yoga. The company runs a multi-format programming slate anchored by the Art After Dark evening series and an extensive private lessons offering with access to over 40 instructors at $125/hour, supplemented by studio rentals ($375-$1,400), team building sessions ($750-$1,600), birthday parties, and a newly launched Quiet Studio co-working membership (2026).

The business is monetized almost entirely through direct-to-consumer transactions, with no disclosed institutional funding or enterprise contracts. The technology stack is composed of off-the-shelf SaaS tools — a Squarespace website serves as the marketing and information layer, while Sawyer for Business handles class registration, scheduling, and gift card fulfillment. Eventbrite powers ticketing for special events (Art After Dark, film club, concerts), HoneyBook manages studio rental bookings and payments, and Zoom supports a small portfolio of virtual drawing classes. An AND Marketplace on Square provides an e-commerce channel for handcrafted goods from local artists. Marketing is primarily organic: Instagram and Facebook presence, a five-email-per-month newsletter, a blog (The Artist's Almanac), word-of-mouth, and involvement in Annapolis Arts Week.

ArtFarm operates as part of the broader AND Creative Collective, which includes the AND Creative Gallery (exhibitions, yoga, film screenings) and AND Creative Studio (podcast facility). The company holds no patents, certifications, or regulatory licenses, has not raised institutional capital, and reports no headcount beyond its two co-owners plus a Lead Studio Manager (Gladys Nieves), with the remaining 40+ instructors operating as private lesson providers. Revenue is unannounced.

Name

artfarm annapolis

Legal name

ArtFarm Studios

Website

https://artfarmannapolis.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Arts Education and Creative Event Venue

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (611610), Fine Arts Schools (61161), Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers (711510)

SIC

Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

Visual Arts Instruction (Drawing, Painting, Sculpture) (EDAMAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Digital Arts & Design (Graphic Design, Illustration, Animation) (EDAMAAAB), Arts & Design Camps (Visual Arts, Crafts, Design Thinking) (EDAMALAH), Visual Arts (Drawing, Painting, Illustration) (EDAAAGAA)

Keywords

• Arts education
• Creative workshops
• Kids art classes
• Studio rentals
• Corporate team building

Headquarters

HQ city

Annapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Arts Education Classes: Revenue from teaching art classes and workshops to kids, teens, and adults. Includes semester classes, summer camps, after-school programs, photography workshops, drawing classes, and specialty workshops. Classes are typically priced per session or multi-week courses.
2. Private Lessons: One-on-one instruction with studio instructors at $125/hour. The studio has access to over 40 teachers for private instruction across various art disciplines.
3. Studio Rentals: Rental of studio space for private events, parties, meetings, and performances. Pricing ranges from $375 for 3-hour weekday rentals to $1,400 for 8-hour weekend rentals. Additional hours available at $125-175/hour.
4. Team Building Sessions: Corporate team building events with art activities. Pricing tiers based on group size: $750 (up to 15 people), $1,000 (16-20), $1,350 (21-30), $1,600 (31-40). Enhanced experiences with catering and photography available as add-ons.
5. Birthday Parties: Art-themed birthday party packages for kids and adults, booked through the studio's event rental and party services.
6. Quiet Studio Memberships: Co-working style workspace for creative professionals. Package A offers shared workroom at $65/day, $200/week, $375/month. Package B offers private workroom at $95/day, $250/week, $500/month.
7. Art After Dark Events: Evening programming including Creative Circle, Figure Drawing, Art Bar, and Friday Night Kids Club. Drop-in classes like Sketch Night at $25 per session. Special events and performances at variable pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ArtFarm Studios is a 3,200 square foot creative space in Annapolis, Maryland that provides in-person art classes, workshops, summer camps, and private lessons for children (ages 4-15), teens, and adults across multiple disciplines including painting, drawing, photography, mosaic, yoga, and improv comedy. The studio also operates an event venue (studio rentals, birthday parties), evening Art After Dark programming, corporate team building sessions, and a co-working Quiet Studio membership offering.

Product overview

ArtFarm Studios is a 3,200 square foot creative space in Annapolis, Maryland offering a unified portfolio of in-person art education and creative community programs. The core offering consists of Kids Classes and Summer Camps (ages 4-15), Adult & Teen Classes and Workshops, Photography Workshops, Private Lessons, Yoga, and Reflex Improv programs. Supporting services include Teambuilding sessions, Studio Rentals, Quiet Studio co-working spaces, and Art Parties. The Art After Dark series provides evening programming including Creative Circle, Figure Drawing, Art Bar, and Friday Night Kids Club. The AND Marketplace extends the studio's reach online. The company also operates the AND Creative Gallery and partners with 40+ instructors to deliver its programming.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Art After Dark: Evening programs series featuring creative events including Creative Circle, Figure Drawing, Art Bar, and Friday Night Kids Club.
• AND Creative Collective

Products and services

• Kids Classes After school and weekend art classes and workshops for children ages 4-15, exploring various art-making processes and creative themes.
• Adult & Teen Classes Evening and weekend art workshops for adults and teens covering drawing, mosaic, painting, photography, and other mediums.
• Art After Dark Series Creative evening programs creating a 'third space' for community gathering, including Creative Circle, Figure Drawing, Art Bar, and Friday Night Kids Club events.
• Photography Workshops Digital photography workshops including First Exposure (beginner) and Double Exposure (intermediate) taught by photographer Kaitlyn McQuaid, typically in 4-week blocks.
• Private Lessons One-on-one instruction with ArtFarm instructors covering various artistic disciplines, at $125/hour with most materials included.
• Summer Camps Week-long art camps for ages 4-15 running June through August, covering painting, sculpture, digital art, and mixed media with professional artist instructors.
• Yoga Classes Sunday morning gentle flow yoga sessions held at AND Creative Gallery space, designed for all skill levels.
• Reflex Improv Six-week improv comedy boot camp teaching fundamentals including Yes-And, Object Work, Characters, Emotions and Scene Games, suitable for personal development and team building.
• Teambuilding Corporate team building sessions at the studio featuring creative art activities including Watercolor & Ink, Collaborative Collage, and Figures of Imagination, with pricing from $750 for up to 15 people.
• Studio Rentals Event space rentals for workshops, performances, and celebrations with Big Room (100 standing/65 seated) and Little Room (8-10 capacity) options, featuring gallery walls, stage, and kitchenette.
• Quiet Studio Peaceful co-working space with Package A (shared workroom, $65/day, $200/week, $375/month) and Package B (private workroom, $95/day, $250/week, $500/month) options including WiFi, power outlets, and basic art supplies.
• Art Parties Birthday party packages and art celebration events for kids and adults held at the studio.

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Annapolis Arts WeekflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Annapolis Arts Week is a grassroots arts celebration led by artists for artists. Since 2020, Darin Gilliam and Alison Harbaugh of AND Creative Collective have helped carry forward the vision of Annapolis Arts Week, which celebrates the creative energy of Annapolis. ArtFarm and AND Creative Gallery serve as anchor venues for multiple signature events during the week-long celebration.
• AND Creative GallerycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAND Creative Gallery is a sister organization to ArtFarm Studios, both part of the AND Creative Collective. The two studios share ownership (Alison Harbaugh and Darin Gilliam) and co-locate at nearby addresses in Annapolis. AND Creative Gallery hosts exhibitions, yoga classes, film screenings, and some Art After Dark events. The partnership provides complementary programming including gallery exhibitions, performing arts, and creative wellness offerings alongside ArtFarm's education focus.
• Reflex ImprovminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReflex Improv is an Annapolis-based improv theater that runs classes and performances at ArtFarm Studios. Founded by Dan Brown, the organization teaches improv comedy skills to everyday people through six-week boot camps. ArtFarm hosts their classes and performances, providing venue space for improv programming.
• Sawyer (for Business)coreTechnology or IntegrationSawyer is the class registration software platform powering ArtFarm Studios' online enrollment system. The platform handles class registration, gift cards, and scheduling for all ArtFarm classes, camps, and events. Sawyer for Business provides the infrastructure for customer bookings and payments.
• Artist Open Studios, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArtFarm Studios participates in the annual Artist Open Studios Tour hosted by Artist Open Studios, Inc., a non-profit organization. The event fosters community and connection among Maryland artists and collectors, with ArtFarm hosting local artists including Tyler Mitchell, Alison Gayne, Megan Alodie, Mark Peria, and Cat Dolch during the two-day tour.
• Vinyl Meltdown and Six Fifteen ComicsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partners for events like the Naptown Record & Comic Fair. Vinyl Meltdown handles music/DJ services while Six Fifteen Comics provides comic vendor coordination. The partnership creates multi-genre community events combining records, comics, and creative programming.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kidcreate Studio: Franchise of children's art education studios offering after-school classes, summer camps, and birthday parties for ages 3–12. Highly comparable to ArtFarm's kids classes and summer camps product line and target families segment.
• Color Me Mine: Franchise of paint-your-own-pottery studios offering walk-in creative activities, birthday parties, and corporate events. Comparable as a studio-based arts experience venue combining classes, parties, and group events.
• Painting with a Twist: National paint-and-sip studio franchise offering instructor-led adult art classes paired with beverages. Directly comparable to ArtFarm's Art After Dark series, adult workshops, and Sketch Night drop-in format.
• Pinot's Palette: Franchise of paint-and-sip studios offering scheduled adult painting classes, private events, and corporate team building. Comparable to ArtFarm's adult workshops, private events, and corporate team building streams.
• Muse Paintbar: Paint-and-sip venues combining instructor-led painting classes with full food and beverage service. Comparable as a studio offering scheduled adult classes, private events, and corporate bookings with hospitality elements.
• Abrakadoodle: Franchise providing mobile and on-site children's art education programs, camps, and birthday parties. Comparable to ArtFarm's kids classes, summer camps, and birthday party offerings for ages 4–15.
• Painting Spot: Independent local art studios offering adult painting classes, kids' workshops, and event rentals. Comparable as a single-location, multi-format art education and event venue business model.

Broad incumbents

• Michaels Companies: Largest North American arts-and-crafts retailer offering in-store kids' and adult workshops. A broad incumbent overlapping on hobbyist art education but operating a fundamentally different retail-driven model.

Others

• Blick Art Materials: Major retailer of art supplies used by ArtFarm students and instructors. Adjacent rather than competitive, but a natural ecosystem partner for curriculum, supplies, and instructor sourcing.

Regional players

• Workbar: Regional flexible and shared-workspace operator offering day passes, weekly passes, and memberships for professionals. Directly comparable to ArtFarm's newly launching Quiet Studio co-working subscription product ($65/day, $500/month).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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