Artisan's Asylum is a 40,000sf. makerspace in the heart of Somerville, MA. More that 360 artists, educators, hobbyists and entrepreneurs call Artisan's home -- a vibrant community of support surrounded by the tools and resources to bring incredible projects to life. Artisan's is a 501(C)3 not-for-profit that operates on 95 percent earned income. We need your philanthropic investment to sustain this remarkable asset. We'd like to invite you to join us.

2. WE ARE A FABRICATION WONDERLAND
40,000sf. of former industrial space dedicated to the arts and light manufacturing
380 members building a community of independent creatives, together
160 studios occupied by diverse artists, educators, hobbyists, and entrepreneurs
12 shops include digital fabrication, hot and cold metal, textiles, woodworking, jewelry

3. ESTABLISHED TO BRING AUDACIOUS IDEAS TO LIFE
Founded in 2010 by engineering school graduates and artists in collaboration
Incorporated in 2012 to sustain the community and the space as a not-for-profit
$500K budget in 2012, $1.4M organization today with 95 percent earned income

4. TODAY OUR MISSION IS SIMPLE
Artisan’s Asylum exists to promote the teaching, practice and culture of making.

5. OUR MEMBERS INSPIRE AND DELIGHT
International festivals involvement including support to Boston Burning Man crew
Public art installations such as Illuminus, the Greenway and RiverFest
Local events including FluffFest, Somerville Open Streets, and Boston Mini-makerfaire
Special partnerships include Design Week, “Adult Night” at Boston Children’s Museum

6. DEDICATED TO PUBLIC SERVICE
15,000 touched through annual public events throughout greater Boston area
6,500 volunteer hours contributed to organization and community benefit each year
2,400 trained in fabrication arts each year, from jewelry to welding to 3D design
1,900 inspired each year through free public tours, workshops and events

7. $30M ESTIMATED LOCAL ECONOMIC IMPACT
$20M in venture capital to member companies
$4M in Kickstarter funding to launch member-made products
150 small businesses supported
100 jobs created

8. OUR WORK AHEAD IS TRANSFORMATIONAL
Unmatched affordability of open environment for manual and digital fabrication
Workforce development and training for participants of all backgrounds
Irresistable community of support for artists in all disciplines
Environment of wonder, inspiration and motivation for young people and the public

9. WE ARE COMMITTED TO SOMERVILLE
Support for City plans for a fabrication overlay district in zoning overhaul
Invested in City “Talent Equity Playbook” for workforce development and training
65 percent of users commute within a 2-mile radius
Partnerships in education, workforce development, entrepreneurship, and arts impact

10. PARTNERSHIPS ARE ESSENTIAL
In-kind contributions of equipment, software and supplies
Technical assistance and guidance to our members and their projects
Networking and building a stronger ecosystem of support
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11. YOU CAN HELP US
Invest in innovation with new shop equipment and facilities infrastructure
Expand community support through company sponsorship and underwriting
Deepen education impact with new talent, exciting content and audience development
Envision a magical public entertainment experience with us as we plan our move

12. INVEST WITH US
$1M in new shop equipment and facility infrastructure
$150K innovation fund supports scholarships, audacious projects and experimentation
$80K to support education innovation, recruitment and outreach
$50K for operations, marketing and outreach to universities, new partners

13. OPPORTUNITIES
$100,000 As an institutional partner, shape strategy and program design with us
$50,000 Adopt and underwrite operations in a fabrication shop
$25,000 Contribute to our culture and brain trust as an institutional member
$10,000 Support recurring costs and education programming in a discipline

14. THANK YOU, LET’S TALK?
Lars Hasselblad Torres, Executive Director
802-595-0605
lars.torres@artisansasylum.com
@artisansasylum everywhere