Artspace Projects, Inc is a nonprofit organization based in

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that develops performance spaces for artists, otherwise known as

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Description

Artspace Projects has its headquarters in Minneapolis, and also has offices in Los Angeles,

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. The organization seeks to provide affordable live/work space to artists and

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. Artspace has 57 properties in operation around the country. Mpls Moline Stoddard 1

One of these is in the old Read's Department Store building in

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, known as Artspace Read's, which opened in May 2005 after a full restoration and conversion of the building (also known as the Sterling Market Lofts building).

Programs

Artspace programs fall in three broad categories: property development, asset management and national consulting.

Property development

Development projects, which typically involve the adaptive reuse of older buildings but can also involve new construction, are the most visible of Artspace’s activities.

Asset management

Artspace owns or co-owns all the buildings it develops. Revenues in excess of expenses are set aside for preventive maintenance, commons area improvements, and building upgrades.

Consulting services

In addition to its roles as developer, owner, and manager, Artspace acts as a consultant to communities, organizations, and individuals seeking information and advice about developing affordable housing and work space for artists, performing arts centers, and cultural districts, often within the context of historic preservation.

References

External links

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American artist groups and collectives Organizations based in Minneapolis