If you had 36,000 square feet, located in the heart of the nations LARGEST privately owned arts center, surrounded by artist, makers, entertainers, restaurants and more – how would you use this massive space?
Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment, located in Huntsville AL, comprises over 127 working studios, 200 artists, performance venues, learning space and more and we are growing again in a big way. We are seeking a maker, artist, or entrepreneur to join our creative community beginning March 2016 to use the First Floor of our North Wing as their new home. We are searching out the perfect creative enterprise to bring within our historic walls, interact with the many patrons that visit the mill, and share their unique craft.
We are asking the assistance of Don411 in our search for an amazing new addition to our community. Take a look at the attached property description for a more detailed picture of the space, which we invite you to share in any way possible. We also have a blog post, located here, which you are welcome to share.
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Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment
2211 Seminole Drive,
Huntsville AL 35805
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Makers Space Available
Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment
2211 Seminole Drive
Huntsville, AL 35805
36,000 SF For Lease at $15.00 PSF
Marcia Freeland
Executive Director
2211 Seminole Drive, Studio 2069
Huntsville, AL 35805
August 11, 2015
Property Description
The Mill was built in 1901 (originally a cotton mill) and is situated on 19 acres of land. Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment is home to America’s largest independent center for the arts. With over 120 working artists, small businesses, restaurants, and live performance venues, this huge historic textile mill is now a rising home for music, art, and culture. We are currently housing painting, photography, mixed media, multimedia, digital arts, glass, and various makers, culinary studios and independent businesses. Visitors are encouraged to enter our studios and speak with artists to learn about their work processes, inspirations, and to purchase work. Explore our website for more information on studios on our property.
Up to 36,000 square foot maker’s space located on the first floor of the north building is coming available for lease at $15.00 per square foot, in March of 2016. The old cotton mill was opened in 1901 with brick exterior and a timber frame construction. It has a 14-foot floor to ceiling height and 9-foot windows facing north and south that produce natural light, updated with concrete floors and has a sprinkler system.
Location Map
The property is located at 2211 Seminole Drive, in the historic district of Lowe Mill, Huntsville, Alabama, with convenient access to Interstate 565.
Time from (by vehicle):
- Memorial Parkway (US 231/431): 2 minutes
- I-565 exit 19A (from the west): 3 minutes
- I-565 exit 19B (from the east): 4 minutes
Further afield:
- Birmingham: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Nashville: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Chattanooga: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Montgomery: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Atlanta: 3 hours
- Memphis: 3 hours 30 minutes
Neighborhood
The mill is located in the Historic Lowe Mill neighborhood and is centrally located in Huntsville. It is a short distance to downtown, the Huntsville Botanical Garden, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, and the new development (craft brewery) Campus 805.
Time from (by vehicle):
- Downtown (courthouse): 5 minutes
- Botanical Gardens: 6 minutes
- 5 Points: 7 minutes
- Space & Rocket Center: 7 minutes
- Bridge Street Town Center: 8 minutes
Bike from:
- Embassy Suites: 8 minutes
- Downtown (courthouse): 10 minutes
- Botanical Gardens: 12 minutes
Property Description
The mill was built in 1901 (originally a cotton mill) and is situated on 19 acres of land. Currently the home of the nations largest privately owned art facility, housing 126 working studios and over 200 artists and makers.
Up to 30,000 square foot maker’s space located on the first floor of the north building is for lease at $15.00 per square foot. The old cotton mill was built in 1901 with brick exterior and a timber frame construction. It has a 14-foot floor to ceiling height and 9-foot windows facing north and south that produce natural light. Updated with concrete floors and has a sprinkler system.
Interior Layout
The building has approximately 80 feet fronting Seminole and 480 feet on the 8th Street side. The dock high door measures 8’ x 12’.
http://www.lowemill.net/we-have-the-space-you-bring-the-plan/
Last December, we expanded our already huge facility with the addition of our north wing. It was such an exciting time for all of us as we worked so hard to make the expansion a success. Those spaces filled up fast. Now, almost a year later, the second floor of the north building is covered with artists and makers of all kinds. From a gourmet popsicle shop to a small-batch whiskey distillery to painters and engravers and a stunning gallery space, our north floor is home to all sorts of creations.
And now we’re about to add a little something more to the mix. Okay, so maybe it’s not that little.
In March 2016, the north building’s first floor becomes available, and we are in search of a maker to fill that space. 36,000 square feet of space, to be exact. Trust me. You didn’t read that wrong. Yes, that is a TON OF SPACE! We’re searching for the ideal candidate to take over the floor. A maker with the perfect idea that will add to our already vibrant community of more than 200 working artists and entrepreneurs.
But not only are we home to hundreds of artists and makers. Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment is the largest privately owned arts facility in America, and we’re always looking for ways to expand. We’re always on the move for new ideas, events, entertainment, artists, makers, and creations–be they wild, weird, or simply comforting–to add to our thriving creative community. And now, we’re looking for a maker to come make their mark.
Now a few details. The first floor of the north building includes 36,000 square feet of space at $15.00 per square foot, and features 14-foot floor to ceiling height and 9-foot windows facing north and south that produce natural light with updated
concrete floors.
Contact Lowe Mill Executive Director Marcia Freeland to apply.
Say you have 36,000 square feet of workable space. How would you use it? What would you create? Let us know. We have the space, you bring the plan.
