Artist relocation programs
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Revitalizing cities and towns with art
Artists are on the move! Cities and towns are reinventing themselves as communities for working artists. Affordable housing, gallery opportunities and other incentives make these locations attractive.
Artists win when they relocate
Are you an artist looking for a better lifestyle?An artist relocation program can be the answer.
It's working for Paducah, Kentucky, one of America's first, modern, relocation programs for artists. A booming art scene and stable economy make Paducah a fine choice for a relocating artist.
Or, check Oil City, Pennsylvania, where wonderful, two-story homes sell for under $50,000 and financing is still easy for working artists.
Across the U.S., artists are relocating to live their dreams and succeed as full-time artists.
Cities win with artist relocation programs
Boosting tourism is one reason why cities and towns want to attract artists.Towns with faltering economies and empty houses are finding new energy when they create artist relocation programs.
Struggling locations renew with a new image, and well-known arts communities soar to even greater heights as emerging and recognized artists move in.
Paducah, KY, is just one success story.
Chattanooga, TN, has also revitalized with its artist relocation program, now in its third stage.
These are just two examples among a growing list of exciting programs for artists... and the communities that welcome them.
By making it easy for artists to qualify for mortgages on homes that are already low priced, everyone wins.
Artists win because they have a home with pride of ownership. Affordable housing also allows them to focus on their careers full-time, and attract local, national and international attention.
The community benefits when derelict homes are purchased and fixed up.
They also reap the financial rewards as artists set up galleries in previously empty storefronts, and transform the downtown to a thriving, exciting place to visit.
Videos about artists relocating
Links to Artist Relocation Programs
Links to the most popular artist relocation programs in the U.S.
- Covington, KY
- Program emphasizes that they're gay-friendly and encourage urban diversity.
- Palestine, IL
- Apply online for this exciting relocation program.
- Oil City, PA
- 100% financing with fixed-rate mortgages for working artists.
- Pawtucket, RI
- One of nine RI communities with state tax exemption for artists.
- Clarksville, MO
- A growing tourist market and picturesque location this an ideal hometown for artists.
- Paducah, KY
- One of the first and most successful artist relocation program, with great incentives.
- Chattanooga, TN
- A five-year forgivable mortgage program is just the beginning.
- Bradenton, FL
- Five years of success make Bradenton's Village of the Arts a great new home for artists.
- Berea, KY
- A city already famous for its folk arts and crafts, with a powerful college program for young and emerging artists.
- Rising Sun, IN
- Workshops and monthly stipends encourage artists to visit the town before relocating.
- Evansville, IN
- Haynie's Corner featured houses starting at $10,000 and forgivable mortgages for exterior renovations.
- Millville, NJ
- A thriving arts district and soaring tourist traffic make this an ideal location for artists.
Books for relocating artists
Have you relocated to an arts community? Know about a good program?
Share your ideas, tips, reviews
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theraggededge
Jul 28, 2011 @ 2:44 pm | delete
- What a fantastic idea. There is nothing like this in the UK.
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Nancy Ryan
Oct 5, 2010 @ 2:10 pm | delete
- I would like to relocate to an artist community within two years in New York State. Do you know of any in that location?
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Artie terra
Jul 24, 2010 @ 7:51 pm | delete
- hi there i was wondering if you know of any artist relocation programs in OR? it where i want to move in the next 2 years so i would like to know what kind of options i have.
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Andy Vick
May 15, 2010 @ 4:27 pm | delete
- The Allegany Arts Council manages two very successful Arts & Entertainment Districts in the Western Maryland cities of Cumberland and Frostburg, our Artist Relocation Program has been a big part of that success! Please share our information with others:
http://www.alleganyartscouncil.org/static.php?page=212. Thanks!
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ptr_zt
Apr 3, 2010 @ 11:31 am | delete
- until today i had no idea such programmes existed. i gratefully thank you for your lens.
but i have a question to make. i m european. is this programme available to oversea sitizens? i would be really glad if someone could answer me or write a website were i could search for an answer.
appreciate your help.
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