Great Resource - FRACTURED ATLAS

Fractured Atlas, based in New York, is a great resource for individual artists. They are the brains and brawn behind SpaceFinder DC.

Find them online here -
https://www.fracturedatlas.org/

More information from their web page -

"We can help you succeed.

You've got the creativity and vision to do great things. So why are you spending all your time dealing with paperwork and balancing the books?

Sound familiar? You're not alone. We created Fractured Atlas to give artists the tools and help they need. Now you can shift your focus back to the important things — like making art!

Artists are our priority, not a side business. We understand what you need to get your work done, from insurance that makes sense to advocacy on the issues that impact your life. Fractured Atlas is here for you.

Raise Money — Our fiscal sponsorship program can help you raise money to support your work. Apply today to turn your art work into a nonprofit project.

Manage Risk — Fractured Atlas can help you get high quality insurance at great ratesfor everything from public art to film production to volunteer accident. We understand how artists work and we're here to guide you every step of the way.

Build an Audience — Artful.ly is free online software that helps you sell tickets, take donations, and track your fans. It's easy to use and puts you in the driver's seat.

Find Space — We build online rental marketplaces that connect artists who need space with venues who have it. Find the space you need, rent the space you've got.

Collaborate Internationally — International artist visas may come easier with a letter of consultation. Fractured Atlas can help.

Learn Business Skills — Our online learning website, Fractured U., provides continuing education for D.I.Y. artists and accidental administrators."

DC Arts Studios

DC arts superstar Kristina Bilonick runs DC Arts Studios - formerly A Salon.

Find out information about their studio space in Takoma Park here  -

http://dcartsstudios.org/

And from the web site, here is more information about DC Arts Studios - 

"DC Arts Studios is an arts incubator providing work spaces for artists of all disciplines, creative agencies, and arts organizations so that they can have sustainable careers in the DC Metro Area. We also provide exhibition opportunities and professional support, and we foster connections between our working artists so that they can collaborate and grow in their practice."

SpaceFinder DC

SpaceFinder DC is a resource that was created by Fractured Atlas to help connect artists with available spaces. 

Go to http://dc.spacefinder.org/ to search their database. Here is a blurb from their web site - 

"SpaceFinder DC is a comprehensive, state-of-the-art, searchable database of arts venues and facilities in the Washington, DC metro area. Find space for classes, workshops, auditions, rehearsals, performances and more."

Artist Studio in Adams Morgan

Not much information in this Craigslist ad but it sounds intriguing - 2,400 SF of space for $2,000.

Find out more here -

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/off/4832109490.html

...And we're back!

Hello again!

After 5 years, we are back!

Look for regular posts from here on out.

If you have any questions, shoot me an email at pwr@warehouseindustries.com.

Our mission - to connect artists and independent businesses to available space.

-Paul

The Gateway Art Center has 2 studios left

There are only 2 individual artists studios available in a wonderful new visual arts building!

Located on Rhode Island Avenue just across the DC line in the Gateway Arts District, the Gateway Art Center building has a total of 12 visual art studios and multiple galleries. The last two available studios are right off the loading dock at the 39th street entrance. Studio 207C is 418 sf and rents for $348 per month PLUS utilities and Studio 207D is 432 sf and rents for $360 per month PLUS utilities.

This warehouse was completely rehabilitated has really turned out beautifully. With all new walls, windows and heating/cooling system you need to see it to believe it. There are eleven (11) artists, one arts nonprofit and one government-sponsored arts program starting to move in.

Artist Studio - Annapolis - Farm Setting

A nice stand-alone building behind a farm house outside of Annapolis - $1,000 / month. More info here

Center for Creative Emergence

The Center for Creative Emergence, based in DC, is committed to the study, practice, and experience of emergent creativity for relevant business results and positive social transformation. Check out their web site here.

Creativity in Business Conference - 10/4 in DC

Creativity is the capital of the new economy. Join creativity thought leaders, pioneering entrepreneurs and business innovators - in the fields of applied creativity and innovation, organizational change and development, social media and leadership - from around the country for a full-day event focused on:

• Harnessing and focusing individual, group and organizational creativity
• Organizational structures/business models conducive for creativity and innovation
• The integration of creativity, purpose, business and serving the greater good

More info and conference schedule can be found here.

Creative Forum - Coming in November

I have word from Sakina Kahn in the Office of Planning that they are working on a Creative Forum in the middle of November. More details as they become available.

Adams Morgan - Studio For Rent

1,200 SF of space for rent in Adams Morgan in a renovated building. Cost is $2,575 per month. More details here.

Gallery for Rent - 1515 14th Street NW

Giorgio Furioso is renting out his second floor gallery space in his building on 14th Street. Check out the details here - $8,200 / month for 2,200 SF of nice gallery space.

Old Numark Gallery for Rent - Downtown DC

The beautiful Numark Gallery space at 625-627 E Street NW, in the heart of Penn Quarter, is for rent. Only about $13,000 / month. Check out the flyer here.

You can check out the space in person when G Fine Arts does a one-off of the works of Jefferson Pinder and Jose Ruiz. Opening reception is September 26. G Fine Arts web site is here.

Small Studio to Rent in Baltimore

Check out this listing for a 600 SF studio on E. Patapsco Ave. - $600 per month, including heat. More details here.

Lecture - Archetypes of Creativity

Archetypes of Creativity with Julie Bondanza, PhD

Thursday, September 17
6:30-8:30PM
Free & open to the public

Keeping creativity alive is as important to the soul as good nutrition is for the well being of the body. It is, as C.G. Jung said, "one of the five basic instincts." In this two-hour lecture/discussion, Dr. Bondanza will explore archetypal images of the creative process to uncover practical applications to present-day problems of creativity. The archetypal dynamics of the creative process will be demonstrated through a selection of creation myths, dreams, and fairy tales.

Seating available on a first come, first served basis.

The Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery at Smith Farm Center
1632 U Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009

Comprehensive Plan - Time for Amendments

The Office of Planning (OP) has launched the first Amendment Cycle for the 2006 Comprehensive Plan, the District's 20-year blueprint for the city.

OP, along with an interagency evaluation team, conducted an analysis of the 200+ amendment proposals received and has completed a report with draft recommendations on which amendment proposals should be adopted.

Come to the meeting on September 22 to learn about OP's draft recommendations and comment on the Draft Amendment Report.

Tuesday, September 22
6:30 pm - 8 pm
Judiciary Square Old Council Chamber
441 4th Street, NW (One Judiciary Square)

If you are unable to attend the September 22 meeting, you can attend one of the “evening office hour” sessions that OP will hold. Staff will be available from 6 pm to 8 pm on the following dates:

Thursday, September 17
Tuesday, September 29
Thursday, October 1

For a list of amendments, visit the OP web site here.

Living Storage Quarters

Living Storage Quarters is a company that designs, builds and delivers small, stylish sheds that can be used for a variety of uses, including artist studios. Check out their web site here.

City First Homes - Info Session

City First Homes is a new nonprofit housing trust in Washington that is developing new, affordable homes across the city in order to expand housing options for the workforce.

On Tue Sept 22 at 630 they will be holding a free information session near 14th and U. For more info, contact Jyothi at info@cfhomes.org or call 202 745 4486.

Check out the City First Homes web site here. The program on the 22nd is not specifically geared towards artists and other creatives, but the subject matter will be of interest to all those looking for affordable housing.

Lease Gallery space in Dupont Circle

Check out this Craigslist post. For lease - small gallery space for $2K per month.

Bluemont Virginia - Several space options!

Looking for space out near Leesburg, Virginia? Check out these Craigslist posts for several buildings for lease in the historic town of Bluemont - here, here and here.

Report - DC Must Rethink Economic Development

The Downtown BID and DC's Office of Economic Development have produced a report that pushes DC to move away from a land development focus towards a job creation focus.

Read more in the Washington Business Journal Here.

Developing Affordable Space for Artists

A Summary of Development Projects Funded by the Local Initiatives Support Corporation

Read more Here.

Creative DC Action Agenda - Fall Meeting

The DC Office of Planning, the Washington, DC Economic Partnership, and the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities have been working for more than a year to find ways to support creative employment and business opportunities and promote revitalizing and enlivening underserved areas through the arts and creative uses.

To begin executing the Creative DC Action Agenda, as well as the Green Collar Jobs Initiative and the Retail Action Strategy, a forum where public, private and non-profit stakeholders can help advance the city’s creative, green and retail sectors, will be held this fall. For more information or to receive an invitation to the event, or both, contact Sakina Khan at sakina.khan@dc.gov.

Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)

The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) is dedicated to helping community residents transform distressed neighborhoods into healthy and sustainable communities of choice and opportunity.

Read more Here.

Database of Vacant Retail Space in DC

Looking for vacant retail space? What about creative space for an art studio or interior design firm?

The Washington, DC Economic Partnership, is expanding its database of 265 vacant and soon-to-be-available sites in DC and introducing what will be the city’s first comprehensive site location survey to help businesses locate available retail space in the city. Using cameras with built-in Global Positioning System (GPS) technology to photograph and record information on occupied and vacant mixed-use, retail and commercial storefronts, the organization has combed commercial corridors such as Minnesota, Georgia and Wisconsin Avenues and South Capitol and Kennedy Streetsareas not currently covered by an existing neighborhood business improvement district or community improvement district.

Look for the additional information to be posted at www.wdcep.com/ by the end of this month.