The BRA has also piloted a certification process to ensure that only artists occupy artist spaces. Artists who are interested in becoming eligible to apply for live/work housing (rental and ownership) that requires artist certification can apply to be certified by a panel of peers through a mail-in application.

We are now accepting applications on a rolling basis until the next deadline is set. To get an email updating you on the date of the next deadline, sign up for the BRA's Artist Space Initiative mailing list. Guidelines and application are available here. Completed applications with supporting materials should be sent to:

Boston Redevelopment Authority
Artist Certification
c/o Heidi Burbidge
One City Hall Square
Boston, MA 02201




John McClain in his Midway Studios unit, Fort Point (photo by Heidi Burbidge)


Artist Review Board Nominations

The BRA seeks nominations of individuals to serve on the "Artist Review Board" as part of the Artist Certification Process. Nominees should represent a wide spectrum of experience in the arts - both artists and arts professionals from all disciplines. For a nomination form, click here.