Today we’d like to introduce you to Clare Donoghue.
Thanks for sharing your story with us Clare. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
I started my business 3 1/2 years ago with the support of my family and friends. I have always been a very crafty person and did many craft shows. I have always wanted to have my own business, so after being at a Boston Painting Event, I had a thought that I could run that kind of business. I did a business plan and talk to a lot of people in my town looked for a space to have a brick and mortar studio. I even looked into a liquor license. I sat with a friend of a friend who had his own business and we talked about rent , insurance, ETC. (I had an idea of going to local restaurants and asking to use space to hold painting events with their customers and new customers that I would bring in. ) He suggested I do the local restaurants and make my first $500.00. Then make my next $ 500.00. SO I did just that. 3 1/2 years later I am still doing it.
I have gotten a lot of business due to the fact that I travel. I go to people’s homes, schools & Corporations.
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
I have to say I had that the road was not been to rocky. I had a few issues with artists finding ones that wanted to do these kind of events. I did have 3 artists at one time and now I have 1 and myself. I work a full time job in the financial industry and trying to juggle to 2 careers have been tough.
So let’s switch gears a bit and go into the The Traveling Art Party story. Tell us more about the business.
I am the owner of the company. I do it all!! I find the venues, create the events on my website and Facebook page. I also am one of the instructors of the events. Our specialty is to create a fun experience for our guests. We are known for the fact we travel to our locations of the events. The fact that we travel to our events I feel that sets us apart from other businesses. I love seeing the end result of people’s creations & how proud they are of themselves.
Has luck played a meaningful role in your life and business?
I think the luck is good luck. I feel very lucky with the support system I have.
Pricing:
- Kids parties $ 20.00- $25.00 per
- Canvases $30.00 -$35.00
- Wooden Signs $45.00- $75.00
- Wind Chimes $45.00
- Wine Glasses $25.00 – $35.00
Contact Info:
- Website: www.thetravelingartparty.com
- Phone: 617-875-2790
- Email: travelingartparty@gmail.com
- Facebook: Traveling Art Party
Image Credit:
Team TAP was taken by Silowan Photography Braintree
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