# The Art Box - Episode 445 - More Than Ink: Building Community at Above the Bar Tattoo with Jennifer Sutton

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Podcast: [The Art Box](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-art-box-6894734)
Published: 2026-06-07T00:11:57+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2359

## Resource

On Episode 445 of The Art Box, recorded during our Gardnerville, Nevada road trip, we visit with tattoo artist and business owner Jennifer Sutton of Above the Bar Tattoo. Jennifer shares stories from her early life, her path into the world of tattoo artistry, and the creative journey that eventually led her and her husband Nick from Venice, California to the Carson Valley. What they found in Gardnerville was more than a place to open a business—it was a place to build community. Today, Above the Bar Tattoo serves as much more than a tattoo studio. Whether someone is stopping in for new ink, conversation, or simply a sense of connection, Jennifer and Nick have created a welcoming gathering place that reflects the spirit of small-town Nevada. Along the way, we discuss creativity, entrepreneurship, taking risks, and the importance of creating spaces where people feel at home. Special thanks to the Nevada Arts Council for supporting lodging during our Gardnerville recording project, and to Jen Tune and Main Street Gardnerville for their generous hospitality and assistance in helping us connect with the creative people who make this community so special. Abovethebartattoo.com Find out more at: http://Abovethebartattoo,com

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