There's a lot of information packed into Square Feet; don't be overwhelmed by its size and scope. It's there to empower you to make the most appropriate leasing or purchasing decision. Beyond the scope of Square Feet is leasing, purchasing and developing public arts venues: specifically public galleries and performing arts facilities. The development of public spaces requires a manual all to itself. However, Section Seven: Major Capital Projects identifies some of the factors to be considered before embarking upon such an undertaking.

Creating Artist Space (published by LINC Boston)

This document is intended to provide public and private groups information to maneuver the maze of funding and public policies necessary to create affordable artist live/work space and to identify existing proposed artist space in the cities of Boston, Cambridge and Somerville. This report also presents recommendations for strategic action that funders of this report and others concerned with artist issues may take expedite the creation of affordable space for artists to live and work.

This Report highlights a diverse array of projects undertaken by local community-based organizations around the country, supported by LISC and other funders. Both LINC and LISC welcome inquiries and further partnerships in building a stronger fabric of support for artists in our communities.