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Zero Empty Spaces generates significant Media Coverage for the concept, property and its artists. You can view some of the most recent coverage below.

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For media inquiries, please contact Andrew Martineau at andrew@zeroemptyspaces.com

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WLRN | CARLOS FRIAS, ELISA BAENA, HELEN ACEVEDO | AUGUST 17, 2023

Evan Snow is helping South Florida artists stay local by creating affordable studio spaces

Everyone needs a good hype man in their lives. Someone to boost them up, to tell others about all the good things they have going on.

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For Broward County artists, that man in Evan Snow.

Evan’s goal is to help build the community of artists in Broward. He does this by advocating for their work — their painting and poetry, their writing and sculpture. Maybe the most important thing Evan does is find artists affordable places to make their art.

ABC7 SOUTHWEST FLORIDA | RACHEL ANDERSON | AUGUST 7, 2023

Zero Empty Spaces brings rentable art studios to Stony Point Fashion Park

In a recent captivating TV interview with Rachel Anderson of ABC7 Southwest Florida, the spotlight was brilliantly cast on Zero Empty Spaces and its transformative impact on the art and community scene. The interview took place at our BELL TOWER SHOPS location in Fort Myers, where the essence of our mission came to life.

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RICHMOND BIZSENSE | JACK JACOBS | AUGUST 7, 2023

Zero Empty Spaces brings rentable art studios to Stony Point Fashion Park

A Florida-based chain of art studios is looking to splash a little color onto Stony Point Fashion Park.

Zero Empty Spaces, which leases storefronts and then carves out within them multiple small rentable art studios, opened last month at the South Richmond mall.

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BOCA MAGAZINE | JOHN THOMASON | JUNE 24, 2022

Boca’s Latest Emerging Art Destination is an Office Building

Directly across from the NFT Museum is Zero Empty Spaces, a partner of BRIC’s that rents out studio space to artists for one cent per square foot; 19 resident artists currently work here.

WFLA8 | AVERY COTTON | MAY 19, 2022

Zero Empty Spaces #26 St. Pete (Florida) Featured On WFLA8

Avery Cotton of news station WPLA8 St. Petersburg interviews artists at Tyrone Square Mall location in St. Petersburg

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WLRN | WILKINE BRUTUS | MAY 12, 2022

Womanhood, music and culture at SCENE, a small arts fest in Delray Beach

​Installations, board games, and live performances. FLAVAR is a music and art collective in Palm Beach County that has been organizing a gathering of young, eclectic art and music lovers. The pandemic stopped many of their events but now they’re back with SCENE, an immersive contemporary arts festival.

ARTS RULE | MIKE SODANO | APRIL 25, 2022

Exposing Artists

Mike Sodano and Nancy Sabino engage with Evan Snow, co-founder of Zero Empty Spaces, an initiative to activate vacant commercial real estate primarily in retail settings to make affordable artist studios at a low monthly rate.

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BAY NEWS 9 | ALESE UNDERWOOD | APRIL 25, 2022

Artists find new studio option as rent increases

For local artists, finding studio space for a good price has also become a huge undertaking. However, there is a new option for artists who are looking for blank walls and a little collaboration 

ONGARDENS.ORG | JOEL ENGELHARDT | APRIL 19, 2022

Inside the artists’ studio: Creativity, diversity thrive at Legacy Place

There’s the Army sniper who offers a poem with every painting. A Cuban immigrant who paints English countrysides. A 23-year-old who quit her job at Whole Foods to commit full-time to art. A crime victim coordinator with the State Attorney’s Office who overcomes shyness to paint insightful portraits.

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CATALYST | BILL DEYOUNG | MARCH 29, 2022

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CATALYST | BILL DEYOUNG | MARCH 29, 2022

Will affordable artist studios boost traffic at Tyrone Square Mall?

Tyrone Square Mall will officially turn 50 in October. And while it’s not a ghost town, exactly, the amount of retail shops, as well as the number of circulating customers, has dwindled significantly from the 1970s and ‘80s, when shopping was a nearly everyday activity, and “hanging out” at the mall was a rite of passage for St. Petersburg teens.

I LOVE THE BURG | BOB CARSKADON | MARCH 29, 2022

Tyrone Square Mall to open affordable studios for local artists

With all types of property in St. Petersburg getting harder and harder to come by, a new project is offering local artists unique opportunities for affordable studio space. Tyrone Square Mall has partnered with a company named Zero Empty Spaces to create studio spaces for local artists to create and house their work. An open house this weekend will welcome the first set of artists who could be taking over the studios.

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Artists looking for affordable studio spaces have a new opportunity on the horizon. Spaces will be available at Tyrone Square Mall in St. Petersburg, through a partnership between Zero Empty Spaces and Simon Property Management — the developer who owns the mall.

NATICK REPORT |​​​​ ABOB BROWN | JANUARY 26, 2022

Zero Empty Spaces seeks to fill part of Natick Mall with artists

Zero Empty Spaces, an outfit launched in 2019 to give artists access to high profile but inexpensive studio space, plans to open its first location outside of Florida next month at Natick Mall.

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MIAMI NEW TIMES |​​​​ ARTBURST MIAMI | OCTOBER 29, 2021

Zero Empty Spaces: An Affordable Option for Artists in Miami

"A lot of spaces are very heavily juried," says Evan Snow, cofounder and managing partner of ZES. "Generally, spaces are awarded to established artists and artists that have very lengthy CVs, and it's very tough for an emerging artist [to get space] ... "

PALM BEACH DAILY NEWS |​​​​ BILL DIPAOLO | OCTOBER 21, 2021

Pianist Hélène Grimaud to Open Palm Beach Symphony Season in November

Opening night will include two community collaborations as Palm Beach Gardens High School Pep Band, under the direction of John Rodriguez, will be performing outside the lobby entrance as guests arrive and artists from Zero Empty Spaces will be in the lobby with artworks they created incorporating musical instruments. 

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PALM BEACH DAILY NEWS |​​​​ BILL DIPAOLO | OCTOBER 21, 2021

Marching band, art auction to welcome patrons as Palm Beach Symphony kicks off season

The symphony’s collaboration with Zero Empty Spaces, a Fort Lauderdale-based business that creates affordable art studios in vacant spaces, is another way to boost public interaction, said McClymont. 

ARTBURST |​​​​ SERGY ODIDURO | OCTOBER 20, 2021

Zero Empty Spaces: An affordable option for artists in Miami

“Generally, spaces are awarded to established artists and artists that have very lengthy CVs and it’s very tough for an emerging artist [to get space]. We pride ourselves in getting those emerging artists, or even mid level tier artists, and established artists as well, to be interested in the program and to have an affordable space to create outside of their home.”

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THE BOCA RATON TRIBUNE |​​​​ BOCA TRIBUNE | OCTOBER 19, 2021

Virtuoso Pianist Hélène Grimaud Opens Palm Beach Symphony Season

Opening night will include two community collaborations as Palm Beach Gardens High School Pep Band, under the direction of John Rodriguez, will be performing outside the lobby entrance as guests arrive and artists from Zero Empty Spaces will be in the lobby with artworks they created incorporating musical instruments. 

SUN-SENTINEL |​​​​ BRETT SHWEKY | OCTOBER 6, 2021

Old instruments become ‘Musical Masterpieces’ waiting for bidders

Combining both visual and performing arts, the Palm Beach Symphony and Zero Empty Spaces have teamed to present a new art exhibition.

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AVENTURA MAGAZINE |​  OCTOBER, 2021

Thanks to Zero Empty Spaces artists can create and collaborate

One of the things Zero Empty Spaces set out to fix in 2019 is helping artists find a place to work.

TOWN-CRIER |​​​​ TOWN-CRIER EDITOR | SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Wellington Artist Takes Part In Symphony’s Musical Masterpieces

In a wondrous mash-up of visual and performing arts, the Palm Beach Symphony and Zero Empty Spaces is presenting Musical Masterpieces, a collection of 38 artworks incorporating musical instruments created by more than two dozen local artists. 

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TAMPA BAY TIMES | MAGGIE DUFFY | MARCH 28, 2022

Affordable artists studio space will be available at Tyrone Square

Artists looking for affordable studio spaces have a new opportunity on the horizon. Spaces will be available at Tyrone Square Mall in St. Petersburg, through a partnership between Zero Empty Spaces and Simon Property Management — the developer who owns the mall.

NATICK REPORT |​​​​ ABOB BROWN | JANUARY 26, 2022

Zero Empty Spaces seeks to fill part of Natick Mall with artists

Zero Empty Spaces, an outfit launched in 2019 to give artists access to high profile but inexpensive studio space, plans to open its first location outside of Florida next month at Natick Mall.

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Zero Empty Spaces: An Affordable Option for Artists in Miami

"A lot of spaces are very heavily juried," says Evan Snow, cofounder and managing partner of ZES. "Generally, spaces are awarded to established artists and artists that have very lengthy CVs, and it's very tough for an emerging artist [to get space] ... "

PALM BEACH DAILY NEWS |​​​​ BILL DIPAOLO | OCTOBER 21, 2021

Pianist Hélène Grimaud to Open Palm Beach Symphony Season in November

Opening night will include two community collaborations as Palm Beach Gardens High School Pep Band, under the direction of John Rodriguez, will be performing outside the lobby entrance as guests arrive and artists from Zero Empty Spaces will be in the lobby with artworks they created incorporating musical instruments. 

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PALM BEACH DAILY NEWS |​​​​ BILL DIPAOLO | OCTOBER 21, 2021

Marching band, art auction to welcome patrons as Palm Beach Symphony kicks off season

The symphony’s collaboration with Zero Empty Spaces, a Fort Lauderdale-based business that creates affordable art studios in vacant spaces, is another way to boost public interaction, said McClymont. 

ARTBURST |​​​​ SERGY ODIDURO | OCTOBER 20, 2021

Zero Empty Spaces: An affordable option for artists in Miami

“Generally, spaces are awarded to established artists and artists that have very lengthy CVs and it’s very tough for an emerging artist [to get space]. We pride ourselves in getting those emerging artists, or even mid level tier artists, and established artists as well, to be interested in the program and to have an affordable space to create outside of their home.”

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THE BOCA RATON TRIBUNE |​​​​ BOCA TRIBUNE | OCTOBER 19, 2021

Virtuoso Pianist Hélène Grimaud Opens Palm Beach Symphony Season

Opening night will include two community collaborations as Palm Beach Gardens High School Pep Band, under the direction of John Rodriguez, will be performing outside the lobby entrance as guests arrive and artists from Zero Empty Spaces will be in the lobby with artworks they created incorporating musical instruments. 

SUN-SENTINEL |​​​​ BRETT SHWEKY | OCTOBER 6, 2021

Old instruments become ‘Musical Masterpieces’ waiting for bidders

Combining both visual and performing arts, the Palm Beach Symphony and Zero Empty Spaces have teamed to present a new art exhibition.

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AVENTURA MAGAZINE |​  OCTOBER, 2021

Thanks to Zero Empty Spaces artists can create and collaborate

One of the things Zero Empty Spaces set out to fix in 2019 is helping artists find a place to work.

TOWN-CRIER |​​​​ TOWN-CRIER EDITOR | SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Wellington Artist Takes Part In Symphony’s Musical Masterpieces

In a wondrous mash-up of visual and performing arts, the Palm Beach Symphony and Zero Empty Spaces is presenting Musical Masterpieces, a collection of 38 artworks incorporating musical instruments created by more than two dozen local artists. 

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JUPITER MAGAZINE |​​​​ SITE STAFF | SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

“Musical Masterpieces” Debuts at Zero Empty Spaces

Palm Beach Symphony and Zero Empty Spaces will present “Musical Masterpieces,” a collection of 38 artworks that incorporate musical instruments created by more than two dozen local artists. 

THE AMERICAN DREAM TV |​​​​ ROBERT SLACK | SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The Travel Channel's "The American Dream TV" features Zero Empty Spaces (Gulfstream)

In a wondrous mash-up of visual and performing arts, the Palm Beach Symphony and Zero Empty Spaces is presenting Musical Masterpieces, a collection of 38 artworks incorporating musical instruments created by more than two dozen local artists. 

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BROADWAY WORLD |​​​​ STEPHI WILD | SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Palm Beach Symphony & Zero Empty Spaces Create Performing And Visual Arts Mash Up

In a wonderous mash-up of visual and performing arts, Palm Beach Symphony and Zero Empty Spaces will present Musical Masterpieces, a collection of 38 artworks incorporating musical instruments created by more than two dozen local artists. 

WLRN |​​​​ CAITIE SWITALSKI MUNOZ | SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

'Zero Empty Spaces' Keeps Opening Artist Studio Spaces During Pandemic — And Artists Keep Coming

A little more than two years since the initiative set out to open more affordable studio space for artists in empty retail storefronts the pandemic hasn't slowed the program down. Zero Empty Spaces opened its 21st location in Flagler Village last weekend.

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SARASOTA OBSERVER |​​​​ HARRY SAYER| AUGUST 26, 2021

Art community forms in Rosemary District studio

Lori Stone has been making fabric art for decades. The retired Sarasota resident has taught art for years and worked as an interior designer, all while gathering fabrics and materials to make her own art pieces. 

CHANNEL 5 WPTV |​​​​ RICHIE PERGOLIZZI | AUGUST 15, 2021

Nonprofit partnering with art studio to help bridge the gap between law enforcement and at-risk youth

A nonprofit organization is partnering with a local art studio to help bridge the gap between law enforcement and at-risk youth. On Sunday, kids from disenfranchised areas of Palm Beach County visited the Zero Empty Spaces studio in Palm Beach Gardens. 

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FLORIDA NEWS TIMES |​​​​ WINONA RYDER | AUGUST 9, 2021

Zero Empty Space Arrives at Gulfstream Park Village

Zero Empty Space (ZES)Expanding at the new location of Gulfstream Park Village, next to Williams Sonoma on Harlandale Beach, an affordable artist studio initiative. The space’s grand opening celebration will take place on Thursday, August 12th, from 6pm to 9pm. 

PALM BEACH ILLUSTRATED |​​​​ SITE STAFF | JULY 15, 2021

Art Throwdown with Zero Empty Spaces

Zero Empty Spaces (ZES) will host an Art Throwdown at its Boynton Beach location on Saturday, July 17,  from 6 to 9 p.m. During the Throwdown, local artists will have two hours to create a masterpiece based on a theme given that evening. 

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FLORIDA NEWS TIMES |​​​​ WINONA RYDER | AUGUST 9, 2021

Zero Empty Space Arrives at Gulfstream Park Village

Zero Empty Space (ZES)Expanding at the new location of Gulfstream Park Village, next to Williams Sonoma on Harlandale Beach, an affordable artist studio initiative. The space’s grand opening celebration will take place on Thursday, August 12th, from 6pm to 9pm. 

SARASOTA MAGAZINE |​​​​ EMMA LICHTENSTEIN | JULY 13, 2021

This Local Artist Created a New Painting Every Day During the Pandemic

From baking bread to tending plants, quarantining during the Covid-19 pandemic has led to a lot of passion projects. Lisa DiFranza had a particularly interesting one: painting every single day. During her Time Lapse project, DiFranza created 365 small paintings documenting her experience during an ever-changing time.

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GATEWAY GAZETTE |​​​​ CHRIS DAY | JULY 7 - 13, 2021

Summer vibes stroll

Melissa Mastrangelo paints outside of Zero Empty Spaces, a studio space for artists where she creates her art, during the Summer Vibes Stroll event at Compson Place at Renaissance Commons, 1880 N. Congress Ave., in Boynton Beach. Mastrangelo got into painting when she moved to Florida in 2011. 

PALM BEACH ILLUSTRATED |​​​​ SITE STAFF | JULY 7, 2021

Anthony Burks’ Art Finds a Home at The Norton

The Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach recently acquired works by Zero Empty Spaces artist Anthony Burks, Sr. to add to its renowned collection. Burks is a resident artist at the arts organization’s Palm Beach Gardens studio location. 

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PALM BEACH ILLUSTRATED |​​​​ ALLISON FORSYTH  |​​​​  JULY 1 2021

Rosemary District Artist Workspace Will Open to the Public Next Week

Finding an affordable space to work can be an artist’s greatest challenge. But while searching for studios with great light and space to hang work, Sarasota creatives may find themselves stumbling upon a new workspace in the Rosemary District called Zero Empty Spaces.  

INSIDE SOUTH FLORIDA |​​​​ MAY 27, 2021

Artists bring beauty to storefronts

We’ve all heard the expression is the glass “half full” or “half empty”? Where others see vacant storefronts and homes - one local entrepreneur has the vision to create vibrant artist studios, with his “Zero Empty Spaces” project.

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ARTRPRNR |​​​​ MARCH 26, 2021

Zero Empty Spaces: Activating Real Estate with Art

Evan Snow and Andrew Martineau of Zero Empty Spaces connected through a TedX event and soon realized they both shared some experience in real estate and have a strong passion for art. 

PBS |​​ ARTLOFT |​​​​ FEB 17, 2021

Zero Empty Spaces | Art Loft 905 Segment | Scott Jeffries

We’ve all heard the expression is the glass “half full” or “half empty”? Where others see vacant storefronts and homes - one local entrepreneur has the vision to create vibrant artist studios, with his “Zero Empty Spaces” project.

PBS |​​ ARTLOFT |​​​​ FEB 11, 2021

Zero Empty Spaces | Art Loft 904 Segment

Zero Empty Spaces revitalizes vacant spaces in our communities across South Florida, transforming them into affordable studio space for artists.

PBS |​​ ARTLOFT |​​​​ FEB 17, 2021

Zero Empty Spaces | Art Loft 905 Segment | Scott Jeffries

We’ve all heard the expression is the glass “half full” or “half empty”? Where others see vacant storefronts and homes - one local entrepreneur has the vision to create vibrant artist studios, with his “Zero Empty Spaces” project.

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