In addition to Matt’s rugs, soaps, vases, woodwork, jewelry and more, all made by local artists, will be offered for sale. Local artists were more than happy to get involved. They came up with a business plan to create a space where they could not only sell Matt’s rugs, but also invite other artists to create and sell their work. Megan said her psychology degree and business minor helped with the process. They also considered ways to help local artists and Bridgewater students by providing an outlet for their own creativity.
Inspired, the couple started to think about opening a retail space where they could sell Matt’s rugs. “They are custom rugs and make a student’s room feel more like it’s their own space.” “They are really good for dorms,” Megan said. His pieces found eager customers among college students. “I discovered Bridgewater had great film and photography programs, and after looking into the curriculum focused in on BSU,” he said.Īside from photography, Matt also enrolled in drawing and painting classes.ĭuring the pandemic, Matt tapped into that creativity and began hand-making rugs using his own designs. Matt was working after high school as a photographer in Southeast Asia when he decided to learn more about the science behind the lens. “I love the area, I love BSU in general, what they stand for, it’s a great community,” Megan said. Making Bridgewater the home for their joint business venture was an easy call. Through mutual friends, the two were introduced and started dating when Matt was still a student, studying photography at BSU. The longer version begins at Bridgewater State University where the couple met, and Megan is currently studying psychology with a minor in business. That’s the short version of how The Rug Shack, located at 42 Central Square, came to be. “We called the landlord, who was actually at the store right then, met with them and put down a deposit that day,” Megan said.
They knew it would be the perfect spot for their new business venture, The Rug Shack, a place where community artists can create, sell, and gather. Recently, while driving through downtown Bridgewater, Matt Turner, ’19, and Megan Belmonte, ’22, noticed a For Rent sign in an empty storefront window.
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