Having space to work, rehearse, and perform is essential for most artistic disciplines. Use the following resources to connect with existing spaces or to help you think through the process of finding, financing, and developing your own space.
If you want to rent or buy a work studio or live/work space, or if you have a work studio or live/work space you’d like to list, check out ArtSake’s Creative Space Classifieds.
New England Foundation for the Art’s free, online cultural directory, CreativeGround, connects you with creative New England. Search their list of venue rentals.
Mass Cultural Council has put together a variety of resources to help you think through the process of creating and preserving affordable artist spaces. The information can also be used to develop a variety of creative spaces such as maker space, incubator space, communal kitchens, rehearsal space, etc. For simplicity’s sake, we call it “artist space”.
A resource to help both novices and experts navigate the many aspects of real estate acquisition, finance, development, and management.
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Grants to support the acquisition, design, repair, rehabilitation, renovation, expansion, or construction of nonprofit cultural facilities.
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A series of case studies providing guidance for arts organizations and municipalities that may be considering adapting surplus public buildings for creative uses.
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Learn about energy efficiency, approaches to electrification, and renewable energy options.
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