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[Bay Haven] More progress!

Published 3 months ago • 1 min read

Hi folks! Progress on our new space continues. The opening feels both very soon and very far away, but we're getting there.

Read on for:

  • Having your own private art space at Bay Haven
  • A must-read about making art
  • Space updates, and
  • Thank-yous.

Also! Chip got us a kickwheel. I'm excited to go old-school and throw on it. Who's with me?

Stay centered, friends.

Janet & Chip

STUDIOS AVAILABLE FOR SUBLEASE

Have you ever wanted your own private art space?

Part of our business plan is building a community of creative people who want their own space —
a room of one's own, if you will.

We have six private studios available. They range from 110–220 sq. feet and come with thoughtful amenities. We're offering them to our community first.

Reply to this email if you'd like to learn more.

Read this! Art could save your life.

As I was transitioning out of the tech industry, I worked with a leadership coach to help figure out what was next. He asked me: "When things get hard, what will you tell yourself to keep going?"

I responded:
​"I believe art heals people." ​
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Turns out it's not just a belief, it's proven to be true. Thanks to Karen G. for passing along this article from the Guardian.

Progress update

We have a sink and stools! And last night, my excellent husband Nat brought Lizette and Gene over to the studio where they started to build some tables.

Every little step gets us closer to opening. Thanks to these wonderful people.

Thank-yous

We wouldn't be able to do this without you, our community.​
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Today I want to send gratitude especially to:

  • ​Lizette, whom many of you know. Lizette has been helping us with layout ideas, building tables, sourcing a sink and clay traps, and much more. She's a wealth of knowledge and generous with her expertise. I'm grateful for her friendship and support. Thank you.
  • ​Jay, my friend who is on his way to becoming a licensed general contractor. He's been so helpful in figuring out what's needed to make the space usable and safe, and finding our specialists like a master electrician. Like me, he's a former techie who's shifted his focus to more creative pursuits. Reach out if you'd like some help with a DIY project or home renovation.
  • Susie, another friend who's been helping us with handyperson work. I worry when she's all the way up on the extension ladder, but I'm grateful she's willing to take on the scary jobs. I always know I can count on her to do any job thoroughly and well. She's an absolute gem.

The world is hard. Let's make art. ❤️

768 Stewart Ct, Alameda, CA 94501
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