For the past five years, we have hosted artists and writers in a small studio apartment above a garage. While this has served us well the space has limited our ability to host artists requiring larger studio space, collaborating artists, artists requiring special accommodations and parent artists.
Building Plan:
In the spring of 2018, we began construction on a 1,100 square foot residence and a separate but co-located 576 square foot studio. The expected completion date is July 2019.
The new facility will allow us to:
- operate year-round
- host collaborating artists or writers
- provide reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities
- provide a dedicated studio space
- host parent artists/writers
The new facility is located at 910 N. Lamkin Road, less than a 1/8th of a mile from our current location.
Residence Design
- 1.5 stories – main floor and loft (approx. 1100 sq. ft. total)
- master bedroom on the main floor, loft room for extra bedroom or workspace
- 1.5 bathrooms
- green building design with in-floor heating and R-70 insulation in ceilings
- the first floor is designed to provide reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities
Studio Design
- the studio is a separate building located about 30 feet of the residence.
- 576 square feet in size
- meets standards for accessible design (ADA)
- designed with input from local artists and alumni artists
- includes a covered porch area and a large hydraulic door to allow artists to experience their natural surroundings while they work
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