ArtsUnion 2008

UNION SQUARE: Where history, culture and diversity flourish

ArtsUnion cultivates and promotes the square’s diverse artist and business community. Coming into it's third year, ArtsUnion will again present a series of cultural events/performances; conduct weekend craft markets; continue with cultural tours; commission local artisans to design streetscape furniture and lightscape projects; and continue to implement the work surrounding a zoning/regulation review to further support the arts and distinct character of the square. 2008 should prove to be an exciting year!

Download the 2008 Producers call
Deadline: March 15
Download the 2008 Marketplace Curators call
Deadline: March 15

Announcing a new cultural economic development initiative. The ArtsUnion ArtSpace Improvement Program (AAIP) provides financial reimbursement to businesses or property owners who desire to improve their physical space for expanded artistic and cultural activity within Union Square. 

Similar to a traditional storefront improvement project, but uniquely different, this initiative seeks to further develop and strengthen the physical and cultural infrastructure for arts and culture within Union Square. For example, a restaurant owner may seek funding for a sprinkler system, to adhere to state safety codes, thereby enabling the business to offer live music to patrons.   Another example could be a business owner who owns garages within the Square and desires to upgrade them to create and lease artist studios. The projects must specifically relate to physical improvements that expand cultural activity. Download the AAIP application here. Deadline: the first Monday in the month.