I’ve become an old pro at moving. Not that I like that sort of thing, it just comes with the territory when you don’t have much money to spend on overhead costs like rent (and electricity, phone, internet, etc.) I’m not sure who I’ve hated more over the past few years, Verizon or Comcast. It’s often a tie.
Anyway, when our lease came up on our last great space on Brook Road, we hated to move, but we just couldn’t afford it, so I’ve been working out of my house since July. It’s been a good option for saving money and I’ve enjoyed it at times, plus it’s saved me money personally (like on gas and food and such) but it’s been hard being away from downtown and I’ve got stuff scattered at a Uhaul and at one of our board member’s homes not to mention that my home is overrun with work crap. So it’s not the perfect solution, but as of a couple weeks, we’ll have an office space at 323 West Broad Street at the Artisan Alley building.
Artisan Alley is an old warehouse/storefront on Broad Street that’s built out for individual studio/office spaces, so you’ll find an eclectic mix of artists, small businesses, and artist exhibition space open during First Fridays. It’ll provide a professional work space and easy location for folks to stop by to get info on the Art Walk or meet up. Best part is cheap rent w/ all utilities included and lots of storage in the basement. So come by and see me sometime (in the new year.)
And this wonderful news is thanks to the support of our Presenting Sponsor, the University of Richmond. I love them for their generosity but also their shared vision of how community can change lives and understanding that the arts certainly change communities. It doesn’t hurt that every person I’ve worked with is fantastic.