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Three New Gallery Spaces Available to Artists in South End, Fenway

Dec 17, 2013

Calling all artists!

The BRA's Business Development Division is currently helping to connect artists to three vacant storefronts in Fenway and the South End. The storefronts are available rent-free, but artists will need to cover the costs of insurance CAM, and utilities. Estimated costs for each space are below.

The deadline to apply for these spaces is December 30, 2013.

To apply submit the following to the BRA via email:
  • Your preferred space.
  • Concept plan for space.
  • Resume.
  • Ability to insure space and pay utilities.
  • Examples of past work if you have run/managed a retail space.
Please do NOT call the landlord or broker. This initiative is part of the Boston Art Windows initiative under the Business Development Division at the BRA.

South End Space at 1752 Massachusetts Avenue

  • Location: South End at the corner of 1752 Mass Ave and Washington St. This space is near Teranga and Toro restaurant and also is part of the Washington Gateway Main Street district.
  • Description: 2200 square feet with lots of windows and light.
  • Costs: Free rent and $1500 a month to be paid to property owner (covers taxes, CAM etc).
  • Details: Tenant at will. Artists will pay utilities. Artists may paint the space and make any short term improvements at their expense. The space needs to be open 6 days a week from 10:00 AM -7:00 PM.

Fenway Space at 1369 Boylston Street

  • Location: Fenway neighborhood at 1369 boylston Street. Close to Sweet Cheeks, Fenway Park, Citizen restaurant and the Longwood Medical Area.
  • Description: 630 square feet. This vacant retail space is owned by Samuel's Associates.
  • Costs: Free rent and $1,145 total cost per month to property owner (covers taxes and CAM).
  • Details: Tenant at will. Artists may paint the space and make any short term improvements at their expense. The space needs to be open six days a week from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM.

Fenway Space at 148 Brookline Ave

  • Location: Fenway neighborhood at 148 Brookline Ave. Close to the Landmark Center.
  • Description: 1127 square feet.
  • Costs: Free rent and $2,011 total cost per month to property owner (covers taxes and CAM).
  • Details: Tenant at will. Artists would paint the space and make any short term improvements at their expense. The space needs to be open six days a week from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM.


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