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How NEA dollars let one artist pay it forward

Mar 27, 2017

Ask artists about their inspiration or process and you could be a captive audience for some time. But ask about finances and you are likely to be politely shut down. With the proposal to eliminate funding for the National Endowment for the Arts, maybe we artists need to open up about money and our economic role in the community.

Second Saturdays at Artspace Mt. Baker Lofts

Mar 20, 2017

Artspace Mt. Baker Lofts opens its doors every second Saturday. Check out this video from the City of Seattle of a recent Second Saturday. Watch the video

6 Questions for Devon Ackmon

Mar 10, 2017

Grants help local artists explore new projects

Mar 2, 2017

Creativity abounds at the Sailboat Bend Artist Lofts in Fort Lauderdale. Recently, several residents with unique projects won grants to further their work. The Creative Investment Program (CIP) Grant benefits those whose ventures reach out into the community. It is administered through the Broward County Cultural Division.

Learning from Patchogue: Can Riverhead achieve its ‘sister’ town’s success?

Feb 26, 2017

Mayor Paul Pontieri’s pride in the bustling Village of Patchogue is evident as he strolls along Main Street, stopping to pick up a stray plastic bag littering the sidewalk, point out the newest restaurant that’s just opened, or chat with the constituents who stop him to say hello.It was noontime on Presidents Day and shoppers walked along the street, the restaurants were full and Pontieri was clearly delighted.“I love it,” Pontieri said. “You walk downtown now, there’s a nice vibe, a lot of energy.”

Meet the Artists of Dearborn'a old city hall

Feb 23, 2017

Situated in the middle of Downtown East Dearborn, City Hall Artspace Lofts resembles a quaint college campus. Three former municipal buildings combine residences, gallery and studio space, and future retail and office space.

The Birthplace of Rock and Roll braces for federal cuts to arts funding

Feb 22, 2017

In 2011, Memphis’ South Main Artspace Lofts project received a $100,000 planning grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. The affordable housing development has since leveraged 18 million dollars in private and public money for artist live-work space on South Main. The NEA’s support for other Memphis projects and organizations, such as the Tennessee Arts Commission, could be in jeopardy under the Trump administration.

Advocates filling out forms to support the arts.

New Kakaako units for artists will rent for as low as $540 a month

Jan 27, 2017

An affordable housing project for artists will break ground in Kakaako on Sunday, and developers say rents at the property will be as low as $540 per month. The Ola Key 'Ilima Artspace Project is the first of its kind in Hawaii and is designed to help struggling artists who live paycheck to paycheck for their passion.

Artspace 2016 Year-End Review

Jan 20, 2017

As Artspace enters its 38th year of operation, we're proud of what we've accomplished. This year has been one of continued growth, sustained affordability and new opportunities for artists and their families.

Beyond buildings, how Artspace consults on projects.

Keeping Your Artists Close to Home

Jan 19, 2017

On busy days, trombonist Marc Francis, 26, goes from gig to gig, playing his horn with different bands at a series of different venues—the convention center, a street parade, a nightclub. Sometimes Francis would like to be able to make a quick stop at his apartment to change clothes between gigs. And at 3 a.m., when his New Breed Brass Band finishes its Wednesday-night gig on the Frenchmen Street strip a few blocks from the French Quarter, he’d love to be a short drive, or better yet, a short walk, from his bed.

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