[DAC] FW: A Unique Opportunity, Artists Live/work Space Ready to go, and an Important Survey!

[Joyce Linehan]

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Subject: A Unique Opportunity, Artists Live/work Space Ready to go, and an
Important Survey!

Hello Everyone from ArtistLink!

It’s Springtime and a great time for talk about new opportunities!  Below
you’ll read about a fabulous new opportunity to own your own studio, several
artist live/work buildings which are done with construction (and ready to
move into!), and an important survey to fill out.  

As always you can stay up to date with all things artist space by
frequenting our website www.ArtistLink.org, and don’t forget you can always
‘find space to create’ at www.artspacefinder.org.

Best,
Jason Schupbach
Director 
ArtistLink

I.  Gorse Mill Studios (www.gorsemillstudios.com) - A Unique Opportunity to
own your own studio

The Gorse Mill Studios is a new artist owned, artist occupied development in
Needham MA. 
 
33 artist studio condominiums (work only-not live in) are under construction
ranging from 200sf to over 500sf.  Artists can combine spaces for larger
studios.  The studios are legally guaranteed to be used as studios in
perpetuity.
 
Amenities:
•         a community kitchen
•         bathrooms on each floor with showers
•         covered loading dock
•         650sf gallery.
•         ADA compliant
•         elevator
•         fully sprinklered
 
The building is:
•         historic - the last remaining mill building in Needham dating back
to 1880.
•         in a quiet residential neighborhood minutes from Rts 128, 9, and
the Mass Pike
•         within 2 miles of every sevice imaginable including banks, post
office, Fed Ex, office supply, printing, restaurants, hardware stores,
lumber yard, and more.
 
The project involves a complete gutting and reconfiguration of the interior,
restoration of the exterior, and conservation of a large parcel of wooded
land behind the building. We are into our fourth month of construction and
are looking forward to a May 15 opening.  10 studios are already reserved
and under agreement!

for more info: www.gorsemillstudios.com

contact:
Steven Branfman
The Potters School
31 Thorpe Rd.
Needham, MA 02494 USA
ph:781/449 7687
fx: 781/449 9098
PottersSchool at aol.com



II. Three Artist live/work buildings done with construction and ready to go!

1. Keen Lofts –Chelsea - www.keenlofts.com
Affordable Homeownership Opportunity in Keen Artist Studios 
As affordable as $800/ month  OPEN TO ALL – NO 1st time homebuyer
requirement!
Elevator, large spaces- building an artist community in a beautiful former
schoolhouse!  
Keen Studios is a live/work mixed-income artist community it is done with
construction and there are only 17 units left! The goal of the development
is to create a community of artist that provides a supportive living and
working environment. Units range in size from 793 to 1,147 square feet

Maximum Gross Annual Income Limits (affordable units only):  
 # in Household   60% of AMI  80% of AMI  
1                 $36,060        $46,300        
2                 $41,160        $52,950        
3                 $46,320        $59,550        

Unit Information: 
Median & Income Limit       Number of Units        Price
60%- lower                       4                 $120,000
80% - Moderate                   7                 $175,000

Market Rate - no income limit    12                $194K to $275K

For more information call: 
Matt Henzy
ETC Development Corporation 
617 412-3302 
mhenzy at etcdevelopmentcorp.org Or  
Roy Avellaneda - Metropolitan Boston Real Estate - 617 212 4658 


2. Renaissance Lofts – Marlborough - www.rlofts.com

Have you considered Marlborough?

Come, Take a look ! It’s worth the trip.

Open House March 16th 12 – 3PM

Just off 495 and the Mass Pike. 10 min from the Southboro train station.
This renovated Mill Building is nestled in a predominately residential
neighborhood.
Brick walls, high ceilings, huge windows, very dramatic space and plenty of
it, to live, work, create, relax, and enjoy.  
The building has a three story center courtyard,  landscaped roof deck,
exercise room, freight and passenger elevators. Across the street from a
scenic bike path. Deeded parking and storage. 

1300 square feet to 2700 and everything in between. No two Units are alike. 
Low condo fees.  
Energy Star rated, thoughtful green design.  

Prices start at $ 194,900.00.

Call  (508) 485-3802 for more information.

3. Marston Lofts in Lowell 
Lowell is a creative alternative to living in Boston, and the JAM District
is at the heart of the action - between the commuter rail and downtown, and
in the center of a whirl of new development activity and investments.  The
Marston Building at 155 Middlesex Street is an amazing gem - with 6
live/work lofts and 2 stores available for sale.  This beautiful historic
building has been converted into stunning homes through attention to detail
- from the new hardwood floors to the efficient heating and air conditioning
systems to soundproofed ceilings and walls - these are lofts that need to be
seen to be fully appreciated!  Imagine yourself warmed by the sun pouring
through the huge new windows -  very inspiring!  Priced in the low to mid
$200's.  Find out more at www.glue.org or by calling Will Brokhof at
617-648-4466.


III.  An Important Survey to fill out.

CALLING ALL MASSACHUSETTS ARTISTS WORKING IN ALL DISCIPLINES

STAND UP AND BE COUNTED!

The Artists Foundation (AF) has collaborated to create on-line tool,
Stand Up and Be Counted, to better determine how many artists of ALL
disciplines are living and working in Massachusetts. The tool will also help
the AF collect the needed information to better advocate for services and
programs for the  artists community.  

To find out more and to fill out the on-line tool:

GO TO: WWW.ARTISTSFOUNDATION.ORG 

Please help spread the word about this on-line questionnaire. 

If you do not have internet access call the AF to have the tool sent to you
by mail: 617-464-3559

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