Ever wish you could have your own storefront, but can’t afford to rent a place in the Mission?
The folks at StoreFrontLab are willing to lend you their space at 337 Shotwell Street.
StoreFrontLab is a year-long exploration of storefronts as places of community, creativity and local industry.
…A storefront can serve many purposes — from an accountant’s office to a cafe, and from a neighborhood grocery to an atelier — we’re imagining an eclectic mix of proposals. Here are a few examples to get the ideas flowing:
• An installation, activity or event that capitalizes on the storefront’s lens-like quality
• An apothecary specializing in potions for peace and love
• A temporary workshop with an endgame in mind
• Exhibits, lectures, readings, performances, pop-up stores and anything else that builds community and positive thinking
Not only are they offering their space, they are also giving out a grant to make your dreams a reality.
A little background about the building: Constructed in 1900, the mixed-used building is also the home of David Baker, an architect.
Details about the storefront project are here and more about the building is here.
