Slack Space Handbook
Posted in Design, Museum Expansionism, Presentism on 27. Nov, 2009
I often come back to the idea of “slack space”. A term coined by artists in Margate who turned empty commercial properties into art exhibition space. Many other terms have cropped up to describe this process. Many similar projects have appeared. I’m not sure there is a single former-Woolworth’s in the country that hasn’t had this idea associated with it at some point.
Found this via Artabase. A 25-page how-to pdf guide from the Empty Shops Network. It’s good to see so much momentum in these kind of project still.
Sharing information like this is a good example of Museopunk. Even if it seems to be more art-focused, the information is easily adaptable should anyone want to try.
Here in SF, the Arts Commission has an “art in storefronts” program, but it’s primarily for the passer-by:
http://www.sfartscommission.org/CAE/category/art-in-storefronts/
With the SF Mobile Museum, taking over storefronts has been a little problematic to make happen (I want to let people in), but of course parks are working well. Making contact with local realtors is a great place to start.
The Empty Shops guide is fabulous! Thank you. I’m going to share the love.