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Saludos a todos!
We wanted to make sure you were all aware of this new program created through a partnership between the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs and Shunpike.
Atentamente,
Catalina, Irene, Miguel, Tony y Wendy |
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Are you an artist or arts group
- Excited to invest more time in your art-making but don't have the space?
- Baffled by leases, code requirements, and other real estate issues?
- Looking for a permanent home for your organization?
- Worried about losing the space you are in?
Artist Space Assistance Program (ASAP) is a pilot program of the Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs administered by Shunpike with support from 4Culture.
ASAP is for artists working in all genres and arts groups seeking long-term affordable arts space. During this pilot program, Shunpike will assess artist needs and space opportunities, offer direct services to artists and arts groups and develop a model for expanding the program.
ASAP grew out of community concerns related to the recent loss of artist studio space in Pioneer Square to make way for construction of the Highway 99 tunnel. Artists working in Pioneer Square and the Chinatown-International District will receive priority for participation in the ASAP Pilot Group.
There are three ways to get involved:
1. Register for the 1/7/12 ASAP Workshop
This free workshop is open to all who register. Attend a free workshop on January 7, 2012. The workshop will include an overview of commercial real estate issues for artists presented by Richard Hesik and small roundtable discussions, where artists will work with facilitators from Shunpike's Arts Business Clinic to raise and address common issues and opportunities. 2. Fill out the Artist Space Survey
Your response is an important part of helping us determine current space needs for artists and arts groups.
Take the Survey
3. Apply to participate in the pilot program
The Artist Space Survey will ask if you want to be considered for the ASAP pilot group, which will focus on cultural space in Pioneer Square and the Chinatown-International District. The pilot group will receive additional planning and relocation assistance in January and February 2012. Shunpike will work with artists and organizations in the pilot group to address immediate and near-term space needs. The goal is to extend the program beyond a pilot, so please do not hesitate to apply now and stay tuned for future ASAP news. |
