Artspace Projects has promoted three emerging leaders to the vice president level including Dana Mattice, Becky Carlson St. Clair, and Andrew Michelson. Their progression is a recognition of their significant impact in effectively advancing affordable live/work housing developments over the years.
Minneapolis-based Artspace is looking at the Riverdale development — the former American Viscose property — as a place to create living and working spaces for artists.
The Northrup King Building, which plans massive changes including stormwater management, owns vacated streets just north of the project area. Stacy Malbon, building manager, watched the meeting streaming online.
Over the past two years, Artspace has had a chance to learn about the current opportunities and challenges in Helena through conversations with Montana Business Assistance Connection (MBAC).
The opportunity pillar of our efforts provides essential predevelopment funds and supports equitable local partnerships needed to see projects through to completion. These projects join Kaddatz Artist Lofts and our national portfolio of developments that meet and serve community needs.
The program at the Oglala Lakota Artspace has been a beacon of support for Indigenous artists, offering diverse opportunities through free workshops, concerts, jam sessions, and events.
In July of 2023, Artspace and the Town of Carbondale engaged a design team to begin the process of designing the Town Center project. The Town Center project comprises 1.4 acres in the heart of downtown.
In an era marked by rapid change and significant challenges, we are refocusing our efforts on what has always been our foundation: building affordable housing for artists, developing inclusive workforce housing, and crafting spaces that not only nurture entrepreneurialism and creativity but also ensure the long-term viability and resilience of these communities.
