Sep 13, 2011

Made Here at Home on Circuit AvenueBy Jack SheaMVTimes.com

Oak Bluffs, MA – Philip Tucker of Made Here On the Vineyard in Oak Bluffs had decisions to make two Saturdays ago when Hurricane Irene was breathing down his back. But he’s good at making decisions, and changed the date of Alena Grady’s show to this past Sunday. He’s especially pleased about his decision to move his craft shop and art gallery from Nevin Square in Edgartown to Circuit Avenue.

“Much better this year,” he says. “Of course, it’s our start-up year and all, but business has been better than in Edgartown. And I’m more comfortable here.”

He explains, “There’s a sense of community among retailers on Circuit Avenue that I was missing. The merchants here are very open, they’ll give you tips and advice that is good for your business. It’s also easier to be discovered here than it was at our Edgartown location.”

Mr. Tucker continues, “I planned the space as a store and it morphed into a gallery.”

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