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Studios Available at the Art Spot
The Silverthorne Art Board is pleased to announce the availability of three studios for rent at the Silverthorne Art Spot Makerspace. The private rooms are offered for artists and businesses to be located within the Art Spot at subsidized rental rates. This effort supports the local creative community by offering spaces for local artists and businesses to grow their practices and collaborate with others. The Art Spot has become a creative community hub resulting in shared visibility for artists and is continuing to bring art into Silverthorne’s downtown.
Qualified tenants include artists and businesses offering services or attractions related to the creative arts and/or businesses serving artists in the community. Rental spaces can accommodate a variety of uses such as private artist studios, artist production space, creative sector business offices, drink and/or food concessions, and other uses that complement the Art Spot mission.
Application
To be part of the application process, this survey must be completed and submitted before February 17, 2025 at noon. Top applicants will be selected to provide additional information (and potentially make a presentation to staff and members of the Art Board) and will be contacted via email by Feb. 21, 2025 with further instructions. Applicants not selected for the final round will be notified by email by Feb. 21. Interviews with applicants selected for the second round will be held the week of Feb. 24-28.
Please note that tenants selected for a studio space at the Art Spot will be required to sign a lease, provide proof of insurance, agree to Art Spot policies, and may be required to obtain a Silverthorne business license. Additional requirements may apply.
Timeline
- Feb. 17, noon: Applications due
- Feb. 17-21: Selection committee reviews applications
- Feb. 24-28: Interviews/presentations as needed
- March 3: Announce selections, Studio 2 will be available for move in
- April 1: Lease begins for Studio 1 and 3
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About the Art Spot
The Art Spot is located among Silverthorne’s downtown developments at 401 Blue River Parkway and opened in May of 2023. It is a thriving community space and in the last year hosted over 450 community classes, had 435 membership enrollments and has featured 103 local artists in the retail space.
In addition to the three rental studios, the makerspace features supplies, tools and equipment for artists of all abilities to use and create with. The makerspace includes a ceramic studio with eight pottery wheels and a kiln, and supplies and space for woodworking, painting, drawing, jewelry making, 3D printing and printmaking. The Art Spot also features a retail area that sells original artwork from local Summit County artists and a classroom hosting a variety of art classes for the community. Anyone can visit the Art Spot to shop the local art selection and visit studio tenants. Use of the makerspace tools and workstations is available for guests paying daily admission, purchasing a membership, or joining a class or workshop.
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