The BRA supports the development of artist live/work and work-only space in multiple buildings in Boston neighborhoods. Some of these units are rentals, some are limited equity condominiums, and others are limited equity cooperatives. A variety of strategies are required to encourage the development of affordable-at various income levels-and permanent artist units.




Midway Studios (photo by Cheryl Forte/Steve Hollinger) Developer: Keen
Development Corporation and Fort Point Development Corporation


Since the Artist Space Initiative was started, 178 Boston artists have found permanent live/work space, and others have been directed to work-only space, depending on their needs. More projects are in the development pipeline.

Artist Live/Work Units for Rent
Artist Work-Only Space for Rent
Artist Live/Work Units for Sale 2008-2010
Artist Live/Work Units Sold 2002-2007






Feliz Soyak showing work after moving in to Midway Studios (photo by Heidi Burbidge)



Temporary Artist Performance Space

This Initiative works on all kinds of artist space. Sometimes it is possible, on an infrequent basis, for our staff to assist artist groups who seek space for alternative temporary performances and installations. If you are planning such work and would like to explore possibilities contact Heidi Burbidge at (617) 918-4306 or by email at Heidi.Burbidge.BRA@cityofboston.gov.


Artblock includes artist live/work studios, the Bates Artist Center's work-only studios, as well as gallery performance space which is home to Mobius Artist Group.

Developer: New Atlantic Development Corporation, Architect