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<br />The Artist Collective Co-op and Gallery Proposal <br /> <br />Foreword: <br /> <br />The Artist Collective Co-op and Gallery, in partnership with the Kilbourne Group, will create <br />affordable work, gallery, studio space and apartments for emerging artists. In addition to being a <br />neighborhood compatible residential situation, it will provide social and creative space for active <br />artists growing their careers from the very place they live, in a safe, secure, dedicated environment <br />right here in our community. <br /> <br />Not only is this an exciting opportunity for the neighborhood, the city of Fargo and Cass County, it <br />will provide additional options for creative minds. By enabling artists to stay in North Dakota <br />rather than leaving to seek out other arts based communities, this opportunity creates an economic <br />stimulator and incubator effecting primary sector economics in the area via new creative products. <br /> <br />Because of this project, potential citizens, entrepreneurs and students perception of the area, <br />particularly those in creative fields and those at large, tend to ride on the availability of goods and <br />culture. Fargo-Moorhead already is seeing the impact of the ever-flourishing arts conmlUnity with <br />theatre, music, film, galleries and specialty stores. F/M's reputation for a diverse culturally minded <br />community has and continues to be a major draw for residents and students alike. The addition of <br />this option for artists to develop their skills in such a dedicated and vivid entity will fill a niche in <br />our community that has proven to be effective in other communities around the country. <br /> <br />Artist Collective Co-op and Gallery will be a non-profit organization dedicated to creating and <br />maintaining a multifaceted arts venue offering live-work housing, studio and gallery space for <br />emerging artists. The concept of re-using neighborhood landmarks for artists lofts, studio and <br />gallery space has been proven to work elsewhere and we believe it will work here in Fargo. <br /> <br />Art based projects, such as this one, have demonstrated a transformation of cities and <br />neighborhoods across the county by building bridges among disparate groups of people, enlivening <br />neighborhoods; creating well designed places and attracting activity. <br /> <br />By making available affordable work, gallery and housing space for artists, our organization would <br />be providing a dual purpose. The Artist Collective Co-op and Gallery would enrich the community <br />with a beautiful multifaceted arts venue while meeting the needs of area artists and providing them <br />with needed work, living and gallery space. <br /> <br />Educational/Community Outreach: <br /> <br />There will be potential for professional learning environments through, workshops, apprenticeships <br />to local students, collective sharing of resources, idea development and networking. There will <br />also be potential for a youth learning environment by creating outreach workshops and <br />demonstrations and classes. <br /> <br />We will be able to connect with athletic crowds attending Mickelson Park/Williams Field for the <br />quality baseball programs and major tournaments happening. This would lend additional attraction <br /> <br />Page2of2 <br />