Its main studio holds 50 people and its private studio accommodates 25. It hosts groups ranging from bachelorette and birthday parties to work and fundraising events. Two more will open this spring in Providence, R.I., and Portland, Maine. Muse Paintbar, which was founded in 2012, has a location in Manchester, N.H., and West Hartford. He met Leigh, who has experience showcasing galleries and acting, while searching for a business partner. “As much fun as it is to increase the profitability of Fortune 500 companies by a little bit more, that’s not what motivates me,” Finch said. As he grew passionate about client-facing entrepreneurial projects, he left the corporate scene and started a business he believed would provide a strong customer experience. He was involved in entrepreneurial endeavors related to consumer entertainment and e-commerce, and had been working at a retail consulting firm for three years. The idea for Muse Paintbar was conceived by Finch while he attended Harvard Business School. All painting supplies are covered by a $35 to $45 fee per painter, which includes a 16-by-20 canvas, unlimited acrylic paints, brushes, easels, aprons and instruction from one of three-to-six trained local artists to be hired by the time the sessions start. The city’s zoning department approved the project, and Muse Paintbar awaits a building permit within the next few days to a couple of weeks before starting construction on a several hundred thousand dollar project anticipated to open in late May or early June.įinch plans to work with Muse Paintbar cofounder and lead artist Vanessa Leigh to create sessions where painters can take a blank canvas and turn it into a Van Gogh-esque work of art. “We love the area with its artistic vibe, nearby galleries, arts festivals and buildings with exposed bricks.” Artists display their efforts in the Muse Paintbar in West Hartford. “We’ve been working on this project since November,” Finch said. South Norwalk is a coveted place for enlivening the arts and cultural scene, said Finch, who plans to contribute to the aesthetics and tax revenue of the city through his business. Drawing inspiration from its culturally vibrant and artistic downtown, small business owner Stan Finch seeks to open his fifth painting studio and wine bar on the site of a 2,500-square-foot abandoned bank building at 55 N.
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