Small Business Q&A: Gallery 4463

Acworth Patch contributor April Zlotnik talked with Clemens Bak, owner of .

Acworth Patch: What's the hardest thing about being a small-business owner in Acworth?

Clemens Bak: I’m not sure that we are typical. An art gallery in Acworth is a relatively new thing, at least of this size. The hardest thing about being a small business owner is that it takes a lot of time to maintain a business especially when one has a full time job. Our business is staffed by volunteer artists throughout the month. We are a little different than your average business.

My biggest problem with being a small business owner in Acworth is that I am unable to devote myself to the business full time. By day I work for a major company in Kennesaw. The good thing is that we have so many wonderful volunteers and cooperating artists that make this gallery a reality—that is so unique.

Acworth Patch: What's the best thing about your job?

Bak: The satisfaction of working with a lot of nice people and meeting a lot of people who are interested in the arts. This place is always filled with a lot of interesting people.

Acworth Patch: What is the best thing about Acworth?

Bak: The quality of life in Acworth. It’s a very comfortable small town. And it is well managed. It has a lot of amenities to offer people.

Acworth Patch: Why did you choose to open up your business in Acworth?

Bak: It is close to where I live and where I work. It’s a town that could definitely use a nice art gallery.

Acworth Patch: Why did you pick this particular kind of business?

Bak: I come from an artist background. I grew up doing it.

Acworth Patch: What are some of the services you offer that people don't know about?

Bak: We offer fine art, works from over 40 artists and we also have artist instruction going on. We have a two story building with studios upstairs. We have a fine arts print shop opening up soon. We also have three-dimensional works, pottery and glass works. We have prints of various kinds available.

Acworth Patch: Is there anything else you would like to share about your business?

Bak: We are a business that works on a monthly calendar of shows. Every month we have a different exhibition. The exhibits open with a great reception for the artist and the public. That happens every first Saturday of the year except on holiday weekends. We have a different show each month. We feature both artists from the gallery and we bring other artists in as well on occasion.