Tag: Roosevelt Row Community Development Corporation
Roosevelt Row Community Development Corp. among winners of $40,000 Etsy grant
The Roosevelt Row Community Development Corporation (CDC) received a $40,000 grant from Etsy in October toward expanding their new art and culture workshop program...
Think! printing company sets fundraising goal after devastating fire
Think! Graphic and Printing Solutions is hoping to raise $50,000 in the next 40 days after a fire gutted its downtown location Wednesday.
Roosevelt Row faces rising costs of living, could displace artists
As new housing developments move into Roosevelt Row, the community faces possible artist displacement -- or potential benefits.
Fundraiser event highlights effort to preserve Wurth House, historic buildings in arts district
A happy hour event at DeSoto Central Market Saturday showcased the community's efforts to salvage the Wurth House and other historic places downtown.
City Council to determine fate of Roosevelt Row business improvement district by December
Services like quicker graffiti removal and event management could come to Roosevelt Row if the City Council votes to establish a business improvement district, with the Council voting on a resolution of intent in November.
Foundation gives Roosevelt Row CDC $90,000 grant to revamp shipping containers for artists
After seeing the success of initial shipping containers used as art galleries during First Friday art walks, ArtPlace America decided to grant Roosevelt Row CDC $90,000 to design and create three more repurposed shipping containers. Roosevelt Row hopes the containers are a viable answer for the rising workplace costs for artists.
Roosevelt Row ‘Vampire Hours’ hope to sustain businesses during hot summer months
In an effort to assist summertime business and have downtown visitors evade the summer heat, the new "Vampire Hours" initiative in Roosevelt Row will shift operating hours of some businesses and keep many of them open until at least 9 p.m. The initiative started on June 6 and will run until Sept. 1.
Hot Box Gallery displays art in shipping containers, continues pop-up trend
The Roosevelt Row Community Development Corporation is taking advantage of old shipping containers on vacant lots and turning them into vibrant art exhibits.
Community members discuss future of Grand Avenue, Roosevelt Row
More than 20 community members gathered Thursday afternoon to discuss ways to ensure areas like Roosevelt Row and Grand Avenue grow and succeed in the future. They were all were united by a common theme: They want main street areas to flourish.
Grand Avenue Merchants’ Association looks to apply for 501(c)3 IRS nonprofit tax status
Grand Avenue has been subject to several projects throughout its long history, including its most recent addition of new bike racks and other street improvements. Now, the street's merchants' association hopes to receive 501(c)3 IRS nonprofit tax status to increase funding for future projects.