About Us
At Zero Empty Spaces, we are dedicated to transforming vacant commercial real estate into working artist studios that serve as vibrant hubs for creativity and community engagement. We activate these spaces where artists can create and collaborate at an affordable price while having the ability to be discovered and sell artwork out of their studio. Our innovative approach addresses the challenge of urban blight and retail vacancies by temporarily occupying unused spaces until permanent tenants are secured by property owners.
Through this model, we breathe fresh life into new and neglected areas, fostering artistic expression and economic revitalization. All with the goal of expanding the appreciation of various genres of visual art and helping to create a thriving cultural community in more cities across the world.
WHAT IS ZERO EMPTY SPACES
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Our mission is simple yet impactful: to provide affordable artist studios in vacant storefronts across the country. By offering these spaces at an accessible price point, we empower artists to pursue their craft without the burden of exorbitant rental costs. Additionally, our studios serve as dynamic environments where artists can collaborate, innovate, and showcase their work to the public.
THE BEST PLACE TO BUY ART YOU LOVE
Discover an unparalleled selection of art by artists from around the United States and visit them at their artists studios in storefronts in various cities.
SUPPORT EMERGING ARTISTS
We value the talented artists that are our tenants and we promote them and their studios on an ongoing basis though Media Coverage, Social Media and Events.
Join us in our mission to transform empty spaces into vibrant places where creativity knows no bounds.
HOW IT WORKS
We activate vacant spaces throughout the country on a short-term (30-day lease basis) and sub-lease it to artists starting at a rate of $2.50 / sq. ft. depending on the state and city inclusive of all the utilities (electricity & water).
From street-level and in-mall storefronts to warehouses, we activate vacant spaces and fill them with artists that utilize them as working studios, which in-turn increases activity and walkability to otherwise slow and inactive areas.
HOW DOES IT HELP?
One of the key features of Zero Empty Spaces is the opportunity it provides for artists to be discovered and to sell their work directly from their studio. By occupying high-traffic areas, our studios attract attention from passersby, local residents, and art enthusiasts alike, creating a unique platform for artists to connect with their audience and build their brand.
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In essence, Zero Empty Spaces represents more than just a solution to urban blight; it is a catalyst for cultural enrichment and community development. By repurposing vacant spaces into thriving artistic hubs, we not only support the creative economy but also create inclusive spaces where art flourishes and communities thrive.
CONNECTING THE COMMUNITY WITH LOCAL ARTISTS
The majority of the community never gets to visit artist studio spaces, by placing them in local communities and making them open to the public we are able to help expanding the appreciation of all genres of art.​
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​INCREASING WALKABILITY
​Walkability is associated with higher levels of arts organizations, creativity, and civic engagement and an important aspect of thriving cities, neighborhoods and shopping destinations.
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​SHOW AVAILABLE REAL ESTATE 24/7
A potentially interested tenant doesn't have to wait for a real estate agent to show the space as our spaces are open daily.