What's New
Rezoning Union Square in Somerville from an arts perspective
Union Square in Somerville, Massachusetts is expected to see growth due to a proposed extension of the MBTA's Green Line. In anticipation, the Somerville Arts Council has worked with the Mayor's Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development to create zoning that compliments that growth while providing incentives for arts-related development.
State Resource for Energy Planning
The Massachusetts Dept. of Energy Resources has put together a one-stop-shop Commonwealth Energy Resource Teams website to help businesses with a wide variety of energy challenges.
Irving Street Studios OPEN HOUSE This Thursday!
The City of Malden is hosting an open house at Irving Street Studios, its first Artists-in-Residence Project, this Thursday June 25 at 5:00.
See the below ad for more details, go to www.irvingstreetstudios.com to find out more about the live/work spaces, or click here to find out about ArtistLink's role in the project!
Grant Opportunity for Artist Space Projects!
MetLife Foundation, Ford Foundation and LINC have released an RFP for "SPACE FOR CHANGE: Building Community Through Innovative Art Spaces".
Five grants ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 will be awarded nationally. Deadline is August 24th. For more information, go to: http://www.lincnet.net/artist-space/metlife-innovative-space-awards
From the RFP website:
OPEN HOUSE June 28th at Renaissance Lofts in Marlborough
Renaissance Lofts in Marlborough (406 Lincoln Street, Marlborough, MA)
OPEN HOUSE:
June 28th from 12 - 3PM
Come see 19 spectacular loft units available for sale in a newly renovated mill building.
Mission Hill Live/work Focus Group June 2
A note from the BRA Artist Space Initiative:
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3 artist live/work units are proposed on Terrace Street in Mission Hill. The site is less than two blocks from an Orange Line subway stop and is close to MassArt, the MFA, Northeastern, Roxbury Community College and other artist uses in the immediate neighborhood. These live/work units will be sold at very reasonable prices. The nonprofit developer needs to know more about the demand from artists for the units before proceeding with construction.
Spring Update from ArtistLink
Spring has finally sprung and has brought with it some exciting opportunities to purchase or rent your very own creative space! Check out the ads below for upcoming Open Houses at Gorse Mill Studios (work only condos) and Renaissance Lofts (live/work condos), and updates at Western Avenue Lofts and Irving Street Studios.
And don’t forget that there are many Open Studios taking place across the Commonwealth in April and May. Get out and enjoy the weather!
Gorse Mill Studios Grand Opening This Friday! - Needham
Gorse Mill Studios is hosting an Open House on Friday, May 1st from 6pm-9pm. Housed in an historic mill building, the Gorse Mill Studios includes 33 work-only studio condominiums and a gallery. 60% of the studios have been sold and artists are moving in! More detailed info is below, and you can read more about Gorse Mill Studios at Boston.com.
Renaissance Lofts Open House - Marlborough
Renaissance Lofts in Marlborough is hosting an Open House this Sunday, April 26th, from 12pm-3pm.
Artistlink has been assisting in the development of this large artist project in Marlborough. This is a great opportunity for artists looking for a lot of space at a reasonable price. Find out more at www.rlofts.com.
Here's the ad:
Interesting article on "programmed" artist space in NY state
Read about an interesting model of artist housing and built-in artist programming at Where, a blog focused on urban design, city life and architecture.
