[TheForge] Re: moving

Demon Buddha [email protected]
Tue Jun 25 08:51:59 2002


Mike Linn wrote:
> 
> Check in your area for an artist co-op type thing. Here in Birmingham, the
> owner of a sand/gravel operation that had an old steel mill on the
> property,opened it up for artists to use and renovate. I've got a friend
> with about 5000 sq ft of shop space with full 3ph power and the works. He
> loves it. I think there are a dozen or so artists of various genre there. A
> few times per year they have an open house show for the public and it also
> facilitates collaborations and learning from each other. Each artist is
> expected to put in some sweat equity to get their space into shape but the
> rents are VERY reasonable, mostly just to cover the cost of utilities.

	Wow, this is a great idea.  I bet they're making money on it
	as well.