StudiosbackinNewWest

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Meanwhile, the PoCo gallery and studio space will be transformed entirely as just a studio space, she said seeking short-term rental locations

Between the three, Braid St Studios can accommodate about 40 artists.

While the new locations are open for artists to rent, Greig can’t guarantee any applicant more than 18 months in the space

“The building is going to be redeveloped at some point.We don’t know what’s going to happen with the redevelopment. If there are any delays, we could go on for longer.”

Greig is already in talks with other developers and building owners to plan where she can move the artists once the redevelopment of the current site starts

Since COVID, Greig has been seeking properties that are set for redevelopment and might have trouble filling a building with short-term rentals.

“Rather than a space sitting empty for 18 months to two years during the redevelopment process, and because Braid St (Studios) already has an existing community looking for space, we have the connections, structure, and processes in place to ‘pop up’ quickly.We can create a community where none has existed before, and it is a wonderful way for owners and developers to support the arts community”

But a move is a long way away; as of now, Greig is just happy to bring Braid St Studios back home artists can apply for studio space

Braid St Studios has two new locations in New Westminster: 321 Sixth St and 301 Sixth St

The studios are open to the public on the first Friday and the first Saturday of each month.

Artists can apply for a space at the Braid St Studios website, 100braidst studios.com.