Live-Work Arts
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Built in 1916, the small commercial building at 612 N. 5th had served the Strawberry Hill Neighborhood for decades as a corner grocery store and ice cream parlor. But with the declines in population in the 1970’s and the changes toward big-box grocery shopping patterns, the little building had sat vacant for nearly 30 years.
But now a new chapter in the little building’s history is being written. In 2008 City Vision purchased the building and renovated the storefront. In 2009 the upstairs loft apartment was renovated and the building now houses live-work space for working artists. A collective of artists and photographers currently occupies the space known as the “Studios on Strawberry Hill”. With its high ceilings and old fashioned wood floors the building retains its quaint, early 20th century character and offers unique, creative space for artists at affordable prices. Additional artist live-work spaces are being developed and will include the opportunity for artists to own their own space at affordable rates through a lease-to-own program. All spaces will include studios and gallery space with either one or two bedroom living units in buildings with unique architecture and features to enhance the creative activities of working artists. For more information on the Live-Work Arts program please contact John Harvey at 913.371.5200 or jharvey@cvmkck.org. |
