Transforming Lives, Transforming Communities

is a landmark downtown Fergus Falls building which sat empty for some 30 years and withstood roosting pigeons, a fire, and decades of rain coming in -- until a grassroots historic preservation effort sprang up. Artspace responded to the community's call, and today, the thriving arts hub is part of a larger arts ecosystem that is widely regarded as a model for rural arts communities. 

Artspace Immersion empowers arts leaders to make informed decisions about their space. Artspace has long played the role of translator between creative communities and real estate to help create more equitable access to suitable and affordable space. The Immersion curriculum draws upon three decades of experience developing, operating, and consulting on affordable arts facilities across the country to deliver both a theoretical and practical approach to project planning. 

The Bell Artspace Campus has been a major turning point for Patrick and Veronica Lee and their two children. With the less expensive rent, Patrick can challenge himself by creating unique, time-intensive sculptures. Veronica is working on huge canvases under the tall ceilings, finding inspiration in Tremé.