Art & Soul Tattoo and Gallery

Ownership

Owner Renee' May is of New Glarus, and she was born in Chicago but moved back to New Glarus in 2002, establishing her as a local resident owner.

Local Sourcing

All art in the gallery is created by Wisconsin local artists, all within 60 miles of New Glarus, with 31 Wisconsin artists displayed. The business prioritizes regional artist partnerships for its gallery component.

Community Involvement

The New Glarus Chamber of Commerce was supportive, and Grace Church next door has been incredibly supportive. The business hosts private events for fundraisers and parties, showing community engagement.

Local Workforce

Multiple positive reviews highlight professional and caring staff, with mentions of employees like Isabelle, Angel, and Ben receiving praise for attentiveness and skill. Eight artists at Art & Soul stated they love being able to do what they love and making a living in the art community, suggesting good morale.

Revenue Retention

As an independent owner-operated business in a small town, most revenue likely stays local. Thirty-two regional artists receive commission-based compensation, meaning a portion of revenue flows to local artists, though specific details about overall revenue retention are limited.

Local Presence

Strong local signals including owner name (Renee M.), staff names with personality (Beth, The Good Cap'n), single New Glarus location, and mission-driven copy focused on art education. Only minor corporate signal is the Yelp listing format itself, which is unavoidable for any business.