co-founder / managing partner
EVAN SNOW

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Evan Snow is the Co-Founder of Zero Empty Spaces, where he drives strategic growth and partnerships to transform vacant commercial properties into affordable artist studios and cultural hubs. He focuses on business development, tenant engagement, municipal engagement, and program expansion, ensuring the model delivers sustainable value for property owners, public-sector partners, and creative entrepreneurs.

 

Since co-founding Zero Empty Spaces in 2019, Evan has been instrumental in scaling the initiative to multiple markets, creating a repeatable framework that activates underutilized real estate while generating measurable cultural and economic impact. His leadership builds on his experience as a cultural entrepreneur and community advocate, specializing in launching ventures that connect artists, audiences, and institutions.

 

In addition to Zero Empty Spaces, Evan is the Co-Founder of Choose954, a social movement dedicated to cultivating culture and community in Greater Fort Lauderdale, and Co-Founder of Art Fort Lauderdale, an immersive “art fair on the water” recognized for reimagining how audiences engage with contemporary art. He frequently collaborates with municipalities, developers, and civic organizations to integrate arts and culture into urban development strategies.