Groundbreaking of the Metal Arts Village

After more than five years of planning, construction begins on the Metal Arts Village

A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for Monday, March 3, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. at the site of the Metal Arts Village, 3230 N. Dodge Blvd.

The Metal Arts Village is a collection of eleven individual art studios devoted to metal artisans. The 10,000+ square feet of studio space will house artists creating within those disciplines. The studio space is complimented by a 2,000 square foot art gallery and a 3,000 square foot sculpture garden.Completion of the project is scheduled for fall 2008 but already a number of prominent local artists have signed up for studio space. This includes award-winning artists Lynn Rae Lowe, Everett Grondin, Pattie and Mark Johnson and Stephen Kimble.

This asset to the Ft. Lowell Furniture District is located on an acre lot ½ block north of the Dodge / Ft. Lowell intersection. The actual site is in the Binghampton historic district, which has had a long tradition of community cooperation dating from its beginnings as a Mormon neighborhood. This spirit of cooperation will continue as an integral part of Village's mission.