request for proposals - Artscape

Call for Proposals Unit for Rent Artscape Youngplace Deadline Oct. 7

Peter MacKendrick Gallery, by Rene A. Fuentes

Gallery, Community Space, or Artist-run Centre, at Artscape Wychwood Barns

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Deadline – August 14, 2015 by 5:00PM Move-In Date – December 1, 2015

Professional photo by Garrison McArthur Photographers

Introduction SPECS

Size

976 usable square feet

Rent $3,748.02/month Includes HST, common element fees, estimated property taxes and utilities with the exception of electricity

Move-In Date December 15, 2016

Artscape is excited to announce the availability of a rental studio at Artscape Youngplace, located at 180 Shaw Street. Offered at market value, this studio is perfect for an artist, artist collective, design studio, arts programming space, rehearsal space, gallery, or as a classroom or administrative office for a non-profit arts or community organization. Artscape Youngplace is a community cultural hub located in Toronto’s West Queen West neighbourhood with 75,000 square feet of space devoted to artistic inspiration, learning, growth and expression. Artscape is launching this Call for Proposals to ensure that incoming tenants are committed to upholding this vision, and contributing to the unique community spirit of Artscape Youngplace. Artscape Youngplace offers units for ownership and rental, at below-market rates as well as a few at market rate, including the unit on offer. Our market rate units are carefully valued to stay in line with other commercial rents in the surrounding areas. For more information on Artscape Youngplace, please visit artscapeyoungplace.ca. Artscape is now accepting applications to lease this coveted space Deadline to apply is October 7, 2016

Copyright © 2016 Toronto Artscape Inc.

Location Ideal for Artist studio Design studio Artist collective shared work studio Rehearsal or small performance space Arts programming space Gallery Admininstrative office

Part ideas laboratory, part creativity workshop, Artscape Youngplace is a community cultural hub located in Toronto’s West Queen West neighbourhood. The facility opened in 2013 after a major renovation and community consultation process. Artscape’s $17 million transformation of the building, a former school, was completed just before the centenary of its construction in 1914. Artscape Youngplace is named in recognition of a generous lead gift from The Michael Young Family Foundation. The artists and organizations inside the building represent a vibrant mix of art forms and cultural mandates and provide many programs and events to enjoy. The surrounding neighbourhood is one of the country’s most creative, and is a major centre for contemporary art in Canada. Artscape operates Artscape Youngplace and is responsible for ensuring it continues in the vision of the community.


Unit Features Features 976 usable sq. ft. 14’ ceiling Open-concept layout Eastern exposure Unit-controlled heating/cooling Roughed-in plumbing Storage closet

This bright, large, third-floor corner unit is open concept making it suitable and customizable for a variety of uses. The market rate for this unit is $3,748.02 per month, which includes base rent, common element fees and estimated property taxes associated with the unit. Utilities are included, with the exception of electricity (hydro), which is billed directly to the unit. Tenant may be eligible for rebates on property taxes, including a rebate for charitable organizations. Tenants are welcome to complete leasehold improvements with prior written approval of Artscape. This unit is available for rent December 15, 2016. It is offered on a two year lease, expiring December 2018, with the opportunity to renew for an additional fiveyear period.


Application Process Visit the space! We encourage potential applicants to come on one of two scheduled site tours and see what this amazing space has to offer in person. Artscape will host tours on two dates: Tuesday, Sept.20 at 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 22 at 4 p.m. If you are interested in attending please contact Georgia Cowan at 416-392-1038, ext. 31 or [email protected]

To be eligible to rent within Artscape Youngplace, applicants must be a) professional artist(s) or designer(s) or b) a not-for-profit arts or community organization A Selection Committee of peers will be assembled consisting of Artscape tenants, owners and board members who will determine the applicant’s eligibility status according to the following criteria: A. Professional artists’ eligibility is determined by a committee of artistic peers using criteria outlined in the Draft Canadian Artists Code. B. Not-for-profit organizations, applicants must be an incorporated not-forprofit organization The committee will also determine which applicants: • are best suited to Artscape Youngplace’s vision, will make the strongest contributions to their audience and the community • have the leadership and financial capacity to do what they propose.

To Apply Please submit the attached application form and proposal to: Georgia Cowan, Property Management Coordinator [email protected]

416-392-1038 x 31

Artscape

171 East Liberty Street Toronto, Ontario M6K 3P6 Application deadline: October 7, 2016, 5:00 p.m.


Application

To apply, enter your information below, RESAVE the document to your desktop (i.e., MYNAME.doc) Send ONE (1) original copy with signature and supporting documentation and ONE (1) electronic copy by October 7, 2016 at 5 pm to: Georgia Cowan, Property Management Coordinator at [email protected]. Mail: Artscape, 171 East Liberty Street, Suite 224, Toronto, ON M6K 3P6. Successful applicants will be notified by October 21, 2016. PRIMARY CONTACT INFORMATION FIRST NAME

ORGANIZATION

STREET ADDRESS

CITY

PROVINCE

POSTAL CODE

TELEPHONE

EMAIL

FAX

WEBSITE

NOT-FOR-PROFIT REGISTRATION #

LAST NAME

YEAR OF INCORPORATION

APPLICATION CHECKLIST Your Proposal should include:

For Artists/Designers: 1 Application form

For Not-for-profit Organizations: 1 Application form

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Space proposal addressing how you intend to use the space and how you intend to contribute to the Artscape Youngplace Community (1-2 pages)

1

Space proposal addressing how you intend to use the space and how your organization can contribute to the Artscape Youngplace Community (1-2 pages)

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Artist’s CV

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Non-profit registration number

1

Letter of Intent

1

Organization history and mandate

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Annual budget for the last three years


About Artscape

For more information about Artscape, please visit Artscape.ca

Artscape is a not-for-profit urban development organization that makes space for creativity and transforms communities. Our work involves clustering creative people together in real estate projects that serve the needs of the arts and cultural community and advance multiple public policy objectives, private development interests, community and neighbourhood aspirations and philanthropic missions. Since its beginning in 1986, Artscape has become recognized as an international leader in creative placemaking, a practice that leverages the power of art, culture and creativity to catalyze change, growth and transformation in communities. Artscape achieves its mission through developing and managing unique cultural facilities—including community cultural hubs, multi-purpose creative spaces and artist live/work projects—and delivering programs and services that promote creativity and cultural space development. Our success is driven by our ability to work effectively across disciplines to align values, leadership, investment and public policy. We work constantly to expand our portfolio, share our expertise and advance the field, offering training, mentoring and coaching, and learning opportunities through our Creative Placemaking Lab, including free tools and resources found on ArtscapeDIY.ca.
