Artspace Market Study; Elverum CITY OF HOPKINS
Memorandum
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
Mike Mornson, City Manager
From: Kersten Elverum, Director of Planning & Development
Date: January 8, 2019
Subject: Artspace Market Study
_____________________________________________________________________
PURPOSE
Representatives from Artspace will be at the January 8,, 2019, City Council work
session to present the findings of the Artspace market study conducted this past
summer. The community, including those that completed the study, have been invited
to attend.
INFORMATION
The Artspace market study was the second step in an effort to bring an Artspace
affordable housing development to Hopkins. The first step involved a feasibility
assessment and was completed in August 2017. The indication was that an affordable
live/work housing development for artists and other creatives would be a good fit for
Hopkins.
The market study followed in 2018, funded primarily through a Livable Communities
grant from the Met Council. The market study drilled down on the types of space
people are looking for including private studios, shared creative space, and live/work
units. It provided guidance on the size of the potential development and the rents
people could afford. Those details and more will be presented at the work session.
FUTURE ACTION
If the City Council is interested in pursuing a Hopkins Artspace development, the next
steps would be to identify a site or sites, complete due diligence and seek additional
funding for predevelopment activities including site design and environmental
investigation.
Attachment: Artspace Market Study
Planning and Economic
Development
Prepared For:
Hopkins, Minnesota // September 2018
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE SURVEY OF ARTISTS AND CREATIVE
INDIVIDUALS’ SPACE NEEDS AND PREFERENCES IN HOPKINS
ARTS MARKET STUDY
REPORT OF FINDINGS
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PARTNERS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Artspace would like to thank the City of Hopkins and the Director of Economic Development and Planning,
Kersten Elverum and the Community Development Coordinator, Jan Youngquist for the opportunity to
inform possible new affordable creative space initiative(s) in Hopkins. The Arts Market Study process and
resulting data would not be possible without the participation of funders and Hopkins stakeholders and
partners. A big thank you is extended to the following public and private entities who played a critical role
in outreach and implementation of this study.
FUNDING AND SUPPORT PROVIDED BY:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 4
SURVEY METHODOLOGY 6
KEY FINDINGS & RECOMMENDATIONS 9
LIVE/WORK HOUSING 12
PRIVATE STUDIO SPACE 18
SHARED CREATIVE SPACE/ SHARED
PERFORMING ARTS SPACE
22
DESIGNING ARTIST SPACES 25
CONCLUDING REMARKS 30
TECHNICAL REPORT ADDENDUM
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INTRODUCTION
Artspace was contracted by the City of Hopkins to determine if there is sufficient demand to support the
development of new affordable space for the creative community and if so, what types of space(s) and
amenities are most needed. The Arts Market Study (AMS) follows the Preliminary Feasibility Study (PFS)
conducted in August 2017. The PFS involved a general feasibility assessment of the potential to develop
new affordable, self-sustaining space, and this study focuses specifically on quantifying the need for
affordable live/work artist housing and creative workspace. The PFS included a two-day visit by Artspace
staff from the Consulting and Strategic Partnerships Department, including: Wendy Holmes, Senior Vice
President, Anna Growcott, Director, Aneesha Marwah, Manager, and Jaron Bernstein, Intern. Artspace
conducted a series of focus groups and community meetings in Hopkins, took a tour of area arts assets and
potential sites, and wrote an in-depth report of preliminary findings. The PFS is a feasibility assessment of
the six key areas Artspace considers essential to successful community-led development. Those include:
project concept for a potential new arts facility; the arts market and its need for new space; local
leadership support; funding and financing opportunities;
assessment of potential sites; and, how an arts-centric project
could align with broader community goals.
The Arts Market Study goes a step further. It tests assumptions
formed during the Preliminary Feasibility Study and visit,
including a presumed strong demand for a mixed-use Project
Concept that would include at least 40 live/work units in
Downtown Hopkins. The purpose of the study is to first determine
if there is enough demand and interest by the creative sector to
warrant new space, second, to inform the conceptualization and
design of that space, and third energize the community around
advancing the creation of the project. The Arts Market Study
process includes: an in-depth data collection survey deployed
online; this Report of Findings; and, the Technical Report
Addendum that contains the data and analytics.
THE SURVEYS
After the Preliminary Feasibility Study visit, Artspace worked with the City of Hopkins to develop a survey
that would assess the local and regional creative sector’s interest in new, affordable space in Hopkins. The
online survey was open for eight weeks June 7th, 2018- July 31st, 2018. The Survey of Artists and Creative
Individuals allowed respondents to articulate their needs and preferences for live/work housing, private
workspace as well as shared creative and performing arts spaces. They were also asked about their
preferences related to these space types including design features, shared building amenities, and types of
shared spaces and/or specialized equipment. Respondents were asked to provide descriptive information
including their arts and creative activities, current living and working arrangements, household income
and other demographics. Lastly, the survey asked the artists how much one would consider paying for new
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affordable live/work artist housing and private workspace. For brevity, this survey will be referred to as the
“artist survey” in this report.
The Arts Market Study for Hopkins quantified the demand for a variety of spaces for artists and creatives,
specifically about respondents’ interest in:
INTENDED AUDIENCE
The results of these surveys will help Artspace, other real estate developers and property owners
interested in creative space and artist housing, determine if Hopkins is the right market for new space
investment. Further, the information contained in this report can be used to advance space planning,
financial modeling, and early concept design work.
Advocates of the local arts community and creative economy can use this information to communicate the
space needs, cultural asset gaps, and related space-based challenges as described by the creative sector
respondents. The data can be translated into a compelling narrative about the who, what, and why behind
any future, new space effort.
The design guidelines starting on page 25, are included to benefit all developers looking to make space
available for artists and creatives. The Technical Report should be reviewed by those embarking on new
space initiatives as it contains data critical to fully understanding the artist market’s need and preferences
for new space.
1. Relocating to an affordable artists’ live/work community
specifically designed for artists, creative individuals, and
their families, referred to as “live/work housing” in this
report;
2. Renting private studio or creative work space on an ongoing
basis, referred to a “private studio” in this report;
3. Shared creative space and/or specialized equipment that
can be accessed on a short-term or occasional basis through
a paid membership or alternative rental arrangement.
Referred to as “shared creative space” in this report.
4. Shared performing arts spaces and/or specialized
equipment geared to performing artists. Access can be on a
short-term or occasional basis through a paid membership
or alternative rental arrangement. Referred to as “shared
performing arts space” in this report.
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SURVEY METHODOLOGY
In order to reach the greatest number of artists, Artspace relies on the expertise of local partners to help
promote and spread awareness about the study and related survey. The Hopkins’ Arts Market Study and
survey launched at a public event on June 7th, 2018 at the Hopkins Center for the Arts. Due to Hopkins’
proximity to Artspace’s home office in Minneapolis, Artspace’s full Consulting and Strategic Partnerships
Department was able to attend the launch. This included: Wendy Holmes, Senior VP, Teri Deaver, VP, Anna
Growcott, Director, Aneesha Marwah, Manager, Naomi Marx, Quantitative Analyst, Lyndsey Schrader,
Coordinator, and Nick Pjevach, Intern. There were nearly 25 people present at the launch. Staff at the City
of Hopkins disseminated surveys notifications through the following means:
• Press Outreach:
o The Sun Sailor ran an article on June 28
o MNartists.org, posted on June 14
• Printed Outreach:
o Posters/flyers were posted and distributed at:
§ Hopkins City Hall
§ Hopkins Center for the Arts
§ Hopkins Library
§ Display cases along the Artery (8th Avenue)
§ Depot Coffeehouse
§ Bongo’s and Bud’s Music Center
§ Mill City Sound
§ Blick Art Materials store in Edina
§ MCAD
§ Rockler Woodworking
§ Veberod Gem Gallery
§ Nicollet Makers Market
• Arts Center Outreach:
o Bloomington Center for the Arts
o Eden Prairie Art Center
o Minnetonka Center for the Arts
o St. Louis Park Friends of the Arts
• Email Outreach:
o St. Louis Park Friends of the Arts July newsletter
o Shawn McCann Arts
• Facebook Outreach:
o City of Hopkins
o Think Hopkins
o Hopkins Center for the Arts
o Zeller Studio
• In Person Event Outreach:
o Survey Launch Event, Hopkins Center for the Arts, June 7th
o Focus Group at House of Dance, June 11th
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Weekly survey assistance was provided to the City of Hopkins by Artspace to help with outreach efforts,
particularly with an eye to encouraging diversity and inclusiveness of all community members and art
forms. The survey was open for eight weeks via the Survey Gizmo online platform and closed on July 31st,
2018. During that timeframe, there were 249 respondents to the artist survey.
Survey respondents indicated that they heard about the survey
through the following means:
• Social media outlet – 90 (36%),
• Email Invitation – 62 (25%),
• Friend/colleague/acquaintance – 56 (23%),
• At a public meeting/event – 22 (8.8%)
• Flyer, poster, postcard – 21 (8.4%)
*Respondents may have selected multiple options
From the write in responses to the above question Hopkins
Center for the Arts, mnartists.org, the Sun Sailor, and Veberod
Gem Gallery listserv were all popular ways people heard about
the survey.
ADDITIONAL OUTREACH
The City of Hopkins requested Artspace to host an additional focus group about the survey to reach a young
and diverse audience of artists. In coordination with House of Dance, a hip-hop dance studio located in
Downtown Hopkins, Artspace met with representatives of the hip-hop dance community and explained
the importance of the survey and more about Artspace’s initiative in Hopkins. About 20 dancers
participated in the meeting, and Jake and Bao Riley from House of Dance helped facilitate. Computers were
made available to take the survey right there as were handouts for dancers to take with them and distribute
to their friends. Many of the attendees represented dance crews and troupes of many more area artists.
They travel to Hopkins to be part of this dance community centered around House of Dance from many
different parts of the Twin Cities Metro Area including: St. Paul, West St. Paul, Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn
Center, South Minneapolis, Northeast Minneapolis, North Minneapolis, St. Louis Park, and Fridley.
Dancers mentioned they have had a difficult time finding places to rehearse due to their dance form being
less generally accepted or recognized among the mainstream. Their art form is also considered noisy and
many need to practice at night after work, which neighbors do not like. Live/work housing was an
appealing type of space to many of the attendees as
was not surprisingly affordable performing/rehearsal
space.
The sentiment among the generally 20-30-year-old
dancers was that Minneapolis or St. Paul, would be
their first choice for location, but if affordable, well-
designed space with amenities for artists/dancers was
made available in Hopkins, that could be compelling
enough to move there.
AMS Flyer on the Artery
House of Dance Focus Group
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SURVEY DISCLAIMER
The survey respondents are a sample of convenience. While believed to be grossly representative of the
target population (artists and other creatives living in/around Hopkins and the Twin Cities) generalization
of the findings to these broader populations cannot be conducted. Because of the non-random nature of
the sample, the data reported includes only descriptive statistics. The responses included in this report are
all completed survey entries barring any apparent erroneous responses which were removed. Due to the
nature of data collection, the analysts at Artspace are not able to eliminate the entire possibility of duplicate
responses to the artist survey, given the bounds of confidentiality.
Data that is not statistically relevant due to low response numbers are mostly omitted from this report.
Small group differences or percentages should be interpreted carefully. Statistical analysis of the Survey
Gizmo collected data was conducted via SPSS Statistics software and Microsoft Excel.
Artspace has conducted over 90 Arts Market Surveys across the country reaching more than 37,000 artists.
The experience and lessons learned from surveying artists and creatives around the country plays heavily
into the market considerations, assumptions, and recommendations in this report.
ONGOING OUTREACH
Responses to the artist survey are considered representative of a need. Interested respondents may not be
the same people who eventually rent space in a future project. Artspace recommends that those planning
new space stay in touch with the 184 (74%) respondents who requested further information and/or
updates on this project. Ongoing outreach is recommended to keep a diversity of artists engaged in any
evolving conversation and future project(s). The confidential contact information for these respondents
interested in further contact was provided to the City of Hopkins by Artspace in a separate attachment.
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KEY FINDINGS & RECOMMENDATIONS
The primary focus of this report is on the 230 (92%) of the total 249 survey respondents who indicated an
interest in at least one type of space in Hopkins, MN.
The following is a breakdown of the types of spaces in
which respondents expressed interest. The data
suggests a clear need for new space where Hopkins’
creative sector can live, work, and create.
249 TOTAL
RESPONDENTS
91
103
149
66
19
Live/Work Housing Private Studio Space Shared Creative
Space
Shared Performing
Arts Space
None of These
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
ARTIST SURVEY
INTEREST IN NEW SPACE
Note: Respondents could select multiple options
37% 41% 60% 27% 8%
28%
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RESPONDENT OVERVIEW
To provide context about who participated in the survey, below is a demographic breakdown of all 249
survey respondents.
Respondent Race and Ethnicity
White/Caucasian 221 89%
Asian 11 4%
Multiracial/Multiethnic 7 3%
Hispanic/Latino(a) 5 2%
Black/African-American 1 0%
Native American/Alaskan 1 0%
Not listed 3 1%
Total 249 100%
20 years or
younger
2%
21-30
19%
31-40
21%
41-50
15%
51-60
19%
61-70
19%
70 years +
5%
Respondent Age TOP ARTS, CULTURAL, CREATIVE
INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT
(Respondents could choose up to 4)
1. Painting and Drawing – 39%
2. Mixed Media - 18%
3. Photography - 18%
4. Music – 17%
5. Arts Education/instruction – 16%
6. Crafts/ Fine crafts – 16%
Respondent Location
* 86 ARE A CURRENT RESIDENT OF HOPKINS
* 28 WERE A PAST RESIDENT OF HOPKINS
* 135 HAVE NEVER BEEN A RESIDENT OF HOPKINS
35%
11%
54%
269
% 99
• 121 (49%) Use space within their home for
art/creative work
• 73 (29%) Do not have the space they need
for their art or creative work
0%20%40%60%80%100%
Respondent Gender
Female Male Non-binary Prefer Not to Answer
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RECOMMENDATIONS
The Arts Market Study revealed a need for a variety of affordable spaces serving artists and creatives in
Hopkins. New live/work housing, private studios/creative workspaces, shared creative spaces, and shared
performing arts spaces for individuals are all supported to some degree by the survey data. In particular,
the market supports a moderately sized affordable mixed-use project concept. Based on the results of
the Arts Market Survey discussed in this report. Artspace recommends advancing a mixed-use facility with
both residential and commercial space that can be adapted for a variety of creative space uses. The data
supports the following creative space types and amounts in Hopkins:
• Up to 30 units of live/work artist housing in Downtown Hopkins
• Up to 1 8 new affordable private studio spaces in addition to live/work housing.
o Rents for private studio space up to $400/month will serve 87% of interested artists. At
least 50% of the rents should be priced at or below $250/month.
o A variety of sizes of private studio spaces, especially those that are 500 sq. feet or less as
this will serve 74% of interested artists.
• Shared creative space with specialized equipment in or separate from a mixed-use facility
o Of the shared creative space, some should be dedicated to performing arts
o Any operator of commercial space in a mixed-use facility should look at the preferred types
of space identified in this study when developing a program plan
In an Artspace project, Shared Creative Space (e.g., makerspace, coworking space) and Shared Performing
Arts Space is best accommodated by organizations or businesses that rent below-market rate, commercial
space in the building and offer the shared and short-term spaces as part of their programming or business
model. Artspace itself does not typically operate shared and specialized art studios/workspaces. To
maintain a financially feasible project, commercial space is typically less than 20% of an overall building’s
square footage. Local entrepreneurs, non-profits and/or creative businesses that currently address or want
to address the shared space needs identified in this Arts Market Study should review Section IV of the
Technical Report.
The following key observations are offered based on the data that follows in this report:
• Affordable artist live/work housing in Hopkins will mostly draw new residents from the broader
Twin Cities metro area.
• Affordable artist live/work housing will encourage 16 of the 23 artists who currently live in
Hopkins and indicated they have considered leaving, to stay.
Artspace’s recommendations are based on 30+ years of experience in the field of affordable art facility
development. There are factors besides market demand that will influence a future project concept and
feasibility of new space including: funding opportunities and funder priorities; civic leader priorities;
available sites; and new complementary developments that offer desired space.
Survey respondents could select multiple types of spaces that they would be interested in renting or
relocating to and duplication of interest is possible. For example, an artist may want both live/work
housing and private studio space, however it is reasonable to assume an artist expressing interest in both
spaces, does not intend to rent both at the same time. Artspace’s overall recommendations are conservative
to consider the possible impact of overlapping space interests.
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23
4
64
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Currently live in Hopkins
Previously lived in Hopkins
Never lived in Hopkins
91
(37%)
OF THE 249
RESPONDENTS ARE
INTERESTED IN
LIVE/WORK HOUSING
RESPONDENT LOCATION
HOUSEHOLD COMPOSITION
• One-person – 38 (42%)
• Two-person – 39 (43%)
• Three-person – 4 (4%)
• Four or more – 10 (11%)
• Children (under 18) – 17 (19%)
HOUSEHOLD INCOME (FOR THOSE
INTERESTED IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING)
• 50 HOUSEHOLDS EARN 60% OR LESS OF
AREA MEDIAN INCOME (55%)
• 37 HOUSEHOLDS EARN MORE THAN
60% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME (45%)
ARTIST SURVEY INTEREST IN:
LIVE/WORK HOUSING
The information on the following pages is solely about the 91 artists
interested in live/work housing in Hopkins.
35
(38%)
ARE ONLY INTERESTED IN
LIVE/WORK HOUSING
AND NO OTHER SPACE
TOP ARTS, CULTURAL, CREATIVE
INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT
(Respondents could choose up to 4)
1. Painting/Drawing – 41%
2. Writing/Literary Arts - 23%
3. Mixed Media - 22%
4. Music – 21%
5. Photography – 21%
52%
OF INTERESTED ARTISTS
ARE 21-40 YEARS OLD
55%
45%
HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION
• High School Grad/GED (9%)
• Some College/Associates (29%)
• Bachelor’s Degree (35%)
• Some post-grad (10%)
• Post-grad degree (18%)
CURRENT SITUATION
• 51 – 56% Do not have work space they
use only for art/creative work
• 53 – 58% Currently rent/lease their
living space
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WHAT IS LIVE/WORK HOUSING?
Artspace defines live/work housing as residential space where artists are able
to live and create in the same space. Artspace’s affordable live/work artist
housing units meet standard residential codes and are somewhat larger (150 to
200 square feet) than a typical dwelling unit. The units include artist-friendly
design features such as durable surfaces, large windows, high ceilings, and wide
doorways. Other variations of this type of space include work/live space, in
which land use regulations allow primarily commercial/industrial uses with a small percentage of living
space; and, housing-only space that may come with access to shared creative spaces located in the same or
an adjacent building.
FINANCING FOR AFFORDABLILTY
To keep live/work housing attainable, the Artspace financing model combines public and private funding
to ensure long-term, self-sustaining, affordable housing. A primary funding tool is the Federal Low-Income
Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program which drives private equity investment to capitalize projects. Two
types of allocations a 4% credit and 9% credit differ in that the 4% credit drives less private equity and
results in a larger funding gap. The 4% program imposes fewer constraints on the project concept and while
project threshold criteria must be met, it is a non-competitive funding source. The 4% program offers less
opportunity for deep rental subsidy and aligns with Arts Markets that can sustain higher rents targeted to
households earning 50% to 60% of AMI and in large (50 or more unit) multi-family developments.
The U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) imposes annual household income limits
and sets maximum rents in projects awarded tax credits from either program. These rent limits are
accompanied by a HUD-determined “utility allowance” that further lowers base rents in order to keep
overall housing costs affordable for low-income households. These limits change annually. The 2018 HUD
published maximum household income for those earning 60% or less of the Area Median Income (AMI)
and corresponding rents for the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HUD Metro Area are in the
following table. The rents and income limits set by HUD reflect the trends in the whole Metro Area. Rents
are expressed by month and incomes are annual.
2018 HUD Income and Rent Limits for LIHTC Projects in Hennepin County
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington Metro Area
Household Size Income Max
(30% - 60% AMI) Bedrooms Max Rent
(30% - 60% AMI)
1 $19,830 - $39,660 Efficiency $495-$991
2 $22,650-$45,300 1-bedroom $531 - $1,062
3 $25,470-$50,940 2-bedroom $636-$1,273
4 $28,290- $56,580 3-bedroom $735-$1,471
Source: Novogradac & Co. Rent and Income Calculator; Novoco.com, 2018
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50 (55%) of artists interested in live/work housing in
Hopkins would income qualify at 60% or below AMI per
HUD guidelines. 16 (18%) report incomes that fall at 30% or
below AMI and would qualify for the more deeply subsidized
units made possible using the 9% LIHTC model. The
percentage of interested income qualifying artist households
is on par with recent similar surveys conducted in other cities
across the nation. With 50 interested artists self-identifying
as income eligible, a LIHTC funding approach for a smaller scale housing development is still supported by
the market.
RENTAL AFFORDABILITY
To qualify to live in live/work housing, artists do not need to derive the majority of their income from their
art or creative pursuit. In fact, in Hopkins, 62 (68%) of those interested in live/work housing earn 25% or
less of their income from their art/creative work. Many artists balance their creative work with other non-
creative type jobs to earn a living. From the self-reported income data in the survey, 55% would qualify for
affordable live/work housing based on their household incomes being 60% or less of Area Median Income
(AMI). A step further, Artspace asked artists what the maximum amount they would consider paying
monthly for live/work housing. This is to understand how developers should model their rent structure;
how many households consider the 2018 HUD maximum rental guidelines to be affordable; and, how many
would qualify for that rent based on their current reported household size.
If using affordable housing resources like LIHTC, there are restrictions on household size relative to the
number of bedrooms in a unit. For example, a one-person household may not be allowed, by HUD to rent a
three-bedroom unit. The rental rates set by HUD vary according to bedroom count and household income.
Affordability to Hopkins Respondents Household Size Total
Max monthly rent One Two Three Four or
more
# %
$400 5 2 1 1 9 10%
$500 - $600 6 5 0 2 13 14%
$700 - $800 9 4 2 0 15 16%
$900-$1,000 9 13 0 4 26 29%
$1,100 - $1,200 6 9 0 1 16 18%
$1,300 - $1,500 3 4 1 1 9 10%
Over $1,500 0 2 0 1 3 3%
Total 38 39 4 10 91 100%
Total for 30% of AMI
Rents (shaded area)
33 32 3 7 75 82%
*Shaded area represents maximum respondents would consider paying relative to household size and to
2018 rent guidelines for 30% AMI in Hennepin County. Rent table on Page 14.
$94,300 – 4-PERSON
MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME
FOR MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-
BLOOMINGTON METRO AREA
(SOURCE: NOVOCO/HUD 2018)
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75 (82%) of respondents indicated that the maximum they would consider paying for live/work housing is
generally aligned with the rent limits that can be charged per HUD guidelines (relative to household size)
for affordable housing in Hennepin County. Some households could pay more than the maximum rents
that could be charged. This indicates the rent limits in the 30%-60% range are affordably priced for the
majority of the respondents to this survey. Any future household applicant would need to meet income
guidelines, but this is a good indicator that this price point would be considered generally affordable for
the Hopkins rental market.
Furthermore, 25% of the survey respondents interested in live/work housing indicated that they currently
pay $1,201 or more a month in housing costs regardless of household size. This is higher than the maximum
many would consider paying in the future and indicates that affordable units would be a welcome addition
to the real estate market.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR LIVE/WORK HOUSING
Artspace recommends building up to 30 live/work housing units total in Downtown Hopkins. This is a
conservative estimate using 3:1 redundancy which accounts for the many factors that influence the overall
indicated market need as well as Artspace’s national experience as a developer of live/work housing. The
factors that can influence need include:
• Income Qualification: The number of interested artists who would income qualify at or below
60% of AMI
• Duplication: Interested households in which more than one artist responded to the survey. 12%
indicated someone else in their household was also taking this survey, and 22% were unsure.
• Student Interest: Interested artists who are currently full-time students, and whose household
incomes/compositions are likely to change post-graduation
• Relocation: Only 25% of respondents currently live in Hopkins, respondents may have overstated
their willingness to relocate
• Overstatement of Interest: While not quantifiable, enthusiasm for new space and the project
concept may not in every case equate to an artist household choosing to relocate.
The development and design decisions for new space may impact marketability and the effect of any
adverse decisions are not considered in this calculation. New space should be leased affordably with
preferred features and shared spaces (as identified on the following page) accommodated to the extent
feasible.
3:1 REDUNDANCY
Given the variety of factors that impact the respondents’ stated need for space, Artspace uses the
triple redundancy method to account for the considerations mentioned on the previous page. The
threshold for market support for a live/work housing project requires a minimum 3:1 redundancy,
meaning at least 3 interested artists/creatives should be identified for every 1 live/work housing
space created.
91 3 30
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The table below indicates how some of the 3:1 redundancy influencing factors mentioned earlier calculate
into the total live/work housing need in Hopkins.
*Market need is only one consideration when developing a project concept. A development team may
choose to increase or decrease a final unit count after a review of all project feasibility factors, including
financing method and the related LIHTC Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP), if applicable.
UNIT MIX
The number of bedrooms needed by respondents interested in live/work housing in Hopkins, trends
toward one- and two-bedroom units. Using the triple redundancy method, Artspace suggests the following
unit breakdown to begin concept planning.
When determining the unit mix in a project concept the market study findings are important, but there are
other factors to consider including: what the site/building can accommodate; funder priorities; HUD
requirements for maximum household size per bedroom count; and, the operating budget/project pro-
forma. For a suburban market such as Hopkins, and from what Artspace heard during the preliminary
feasibility visit, including a number of two-bedroom units is recommended to accommodate families that
may wish to live in Downtown Hopkins. Forty percent of those interested in live/work housing also
requested two-bedroom units.
Hopkins – Live/Work Housing Need
Factor Respondent Count
Total Interested Artists 91
Income Qualify – 60% AMI 50
Households with more than 1 interested Responder 11
Minimum Potential Duplicates (11/2) 5
Current Full-Time Students 8
Estimated Market for a LIHTC project *30 units
Hopkins - Suggested Unit Mix
Number of Bedrooms Requested # Percentage Recommended
# of Units
Efficiency/Studio Units 7 8% 2
One-Bedrooms 38 42% 13
Two-Bedrooms 36 40% 12
Three-Bedrooms 9 10% 3
4+ Bedrooms 1 1% 0
Totals 91 100% 30
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UNIT SIZES AND FEATURES
The survey did not ask about preference for live/work housing size/square footage, but the necessary
square footage can be estimated (for planning purposes) by ensuring that that the workspace size
preferences of those interested in private studio space can be accommodated in the live/work housing unit.
Thirty-three (33) of those interested in private studio space are also interested in live/work housing
(detailed on the following pages) and over half of those interested in private studio/creative work space
would need that space to be up to 350 square feet.
Alternatively, live/work housing can be modeled after Artspace’s live/work units which are generally
about 150-200 SF larger than traditional affordable housing and have flexible floor plans to accommodate
for workspace. Average Artspace unit sizes are:
• Average efficiency/studio: 700 sq. ft. – 800 sq. ft.
• Average 1BR: 800 sq. ft. – 1,000 sq. ft.
• Average 2BR: 1100 sq. ft. – 1,200 sq. ft.
• Average 3BR: 1400 sq. ft. – 1,600 sq. ft.
The following live/work space and building amenities and features were most requested by respondents
interested in live/work housing. This and other design considerations are further explained on page 25.
Addressing these preferences through design, is important to the marketability of any future development.
*Respondents could choose up to five shared amenities and up to four live/work features
RETAINING AND ATTRACTING THE CREATIVE SECTOR
Of the 91 respondents who indicated that they would relocate to a live/work housing community, 23 of
them currently live in Hopkins and 16 (70%) of those Hopkins local artists responded that they have
considered leaving, and the availability of new space would encourage them to stay. Notably, 64 of those
interested in live/work housing have never lived in Hopkins. Data collected through the survey supports
the creation of new housing and importantly demonstrates that affordable live/work housing would
encourage artists living in the greater Twin Cities Metro Area to relocate to Hopkins and that there is an
opportunity to retain artist who might otherwise leave the city.
MOST PREFERRED SHARED BUILDING
AMENITIES*
• Building Wi-Fi (57%)
• Additional storage (47%)
• Gallery/Exhibition space (45%)
• Green Space (45%)
• General-use studio/flex-space (41%)
MOST PREFERRED LIVE/WORK UNIT
FEATURES*
• Abundant natural light (75%)
• Internet access (high-speed) (68%)
• High Ceilings over 10 ft (42%)
• Soundproofing (41%)
• Washer/Dryer hookups in unit (40%)
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ARTIST SURVEY INTEREST IN:
PRIVATE STUDIO SPACE
The information on the following pages is solely about the 103 artists interested in
leasing private studio space on an ongoing basis.
103
(41%)
OF THE 249
RESPONDENTS ARE
INTERESTED IN
PRIVATE STUDIO SPACE
29 (12%) of all
respondents CURRENTLY
RENT/OWN STUDIO SPACE
on an ongoing basis
TOP ARTS, CULTURAL, CREATIVE
INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT
(Respondents could choose up to 4)
1. Painting and Drawing - 52%
2. Photography - 17%
3. Mixed Media – 17%
4. Art Gallery/Curatorial – 16%
5. Graphic Arts/ Design – 14%
6. Writing/Literary Arts – 14%
70
(68%)
INTERESTED ONLY
IN PRIVATE
STUDIO SPACE
AND NOT HOUSING
RESPONDENT LOCATION
45 (44%) of those interested in private
studio spaces currently live in
Hopkins
MOST REQUESTED PRIVATE STUDIO SIZE*
74% (77) would be served by
500 sq. ft. or less
*A variety of sizes are needed
CURRENT RENT FOR
PRIVATE STUDIOS
10 pay $1 - $200/month
8 pay $201 - $400/month
11 pay more than $400/month
OF THE 103, 50 (49%) HAVE
STUDIO/WORK SPACE WITHIN THE HOME
28 (27%) DON’T HAVE THE SPACE THEY
NEED FOR THEIR ART/CREATIVE WORK
OF THE 103, 43 (42%) DO NOT HAVE
DEDICATED STUDIO/WORK SPACE
33
(32%)
INTERESTED IN
BOTH PRIVATE
STUDIO SPACE
AND HOUSING
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WHAT IS PRIVATE STUDIO SPACE?
Private studio space is creative workspace that is specifically designed for the
creation or practice of art in all its forms (performing, visual, functional, literary,
etc.). Private studio space is rented long-term under an annual lease agreement
by a single renter who may or may not choose to share space with other artists.
From a lessor’s perspective, it is commercial or industrial space that is adaptable
to the needs of the artist/creative.
When calculating the demand for private studio space, Artspace looks at the
number of respondents only interested in private studio space and not live/work housing (70
respondents). Top priority shared amenity and design feature preferences are based on the responses of all
those interested in private studio space (103 respondents). The assumption is that if an artist resides in a
live/work unit then an additional separate private studio space is less likely to be needed. In Hopkins, there
is a high percentage (68%) of the 103 respondents, who only wanted private studio space. This may be
reflective of the high percentage of respondents who own their homes (62%), and the 41+ age of
respondents (57%). Older artists may have a more stable housing and have less flexibility or interest in
relocating.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PRIVATE STUDIO SPACE
Artspace recommends creating up to 18 private studio spaces, if live/work housing is also built, or up to
26 spaces if it is not. This is a conservative estimate based on a 4:1 redundancy model. There are more
variable factors to consider when assessing market need for private studio spaces versus live/work housing
units, most importantly necessity, therefore Artspace relies on the 4:1 model for this type of space. Factors
that influence our recommendation and conservative assessment of demand include:
• Artists may choose a more cost-effective option than renting a private studio on a long term-basis
such as:
o Sharing a studio space with other interested artists
o Using less space than they initially indicated
o Renting short-term spaces
• Amenity specific needs that they require, may not be feasible to include
• Location of project/new space may not be preferred
• Income fluctuation leading to shorter tenancy than housing
103 91
33
INTEREST IN
PRIVATE
STUDIO SPACE
INTEREST IN
LIVE/WORK
HOUSING
BOTH
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Respondents to the survey also indicated significant interest in shared short-term studio spaces. 51
expressed interest in studio space (general-purpose, for occasional private use) and 56 in studio space
(general-purpose, multiple user). If short-term space is created to meet this occasional and shared-use
community need, then the number of spaces created for long-term private studio space should be
reduced accordingly, and vice-versa.
The value of this recommendation relies on a diverse selection of private studio space options that reflect
the sizes, rental costs, amenities, and features preferred by interested artists/creatives.
Not all private studio spaces for which there is demand need to be built at the same time. In fact, Artspace
recommends introducing new studio space in phases if feasible. Private studio space rentals, like
commercial space, is subject to greater market fluctuations than housing.
STUDIO SIZES & RENTAL RATES
Understanding what artists can afford and how much space they need is critical to the marketability and
self-sustainability of new space. The following two charts provide a summary of this information.
Desired Square Footage
Minimum Square
Footage
Count %
Under 200 sq. feet 19 18%
200 - 350 sq. feet 34 33%
351 - 500 sq. feet 24 23%
501 - 650 sq. feet 5 5%
651 - 800 sq. feet 5 5%
801 - 1,000 sq. feet 5 5%
1,001 - 1,500 sq. feet 4 4%
Unsure 7 7%
TOTAL MARKET SUPPORT
WITH LIVE/WORK HOUSING
TOTAL MARKET SUPPORT
WITHOUT LIVE/WORK HOUSING
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22 19 16
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
Less than $100$101 - $200$201-$300$301 - $400$400+Affordable Monthly Studio Rents,
In Addition To Housing Costs
103 4 26 70 4 18
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Based on the data and the summary statistics, a draft program plan for a private studio space development
should consider:
• Studio spaces of varying sizes. For example:
- (5) under 200 square feet
- (15) 200-500 square feet
- (5) 500-1,000 square feet
• Rental agreements that do not exceed $400 per month, gross rent regardless of space size. With
many targeted lower, at least 45% renting at $200 or less.
Incorporating some larger spaces and more expensive spaces is also supported by the market findings, but
what artists can pay for space on a square foot basis may not be commensurate. Therefore, Artspace
recommends pre-leasing, collecting letters of interest, and/or developing a waiting list for planned private
studios larger than 500 square feet or more than $400 a month.
The following building-wide shared amenities and studio space features were most preferred by
respondents interested in private studio space. This and other design considerations are further explained
on page 25. This information is important for any developer or operator to consider for the marketability of
any future development. If any developer is interested in building studio-only spaces, please refer to
Section III of the Technical Report.
*Respondents could choose up to four for each question
MOST PREFERRED BUILDING -WIDE
AMENITIES
• Building Wi-Fi (66%)
• Gallery/Exhibition space (60%)
• Utility sink with trap (46%)
• Additional storage (41%)
• Green Space (38%)
MOST PREFERRED STUDIO SPACE
FEATURES
• Natural light (76%)
• Internet access (high-speed) (53%)
• High ceilings, over 10 ft. (38%)
• Durable flooring (34%)
• Special ventilation (33%)
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ARTIST SURVEY INTEREST IN:
SHARED CREATIVE SPACE AND
SHARED PERFORMING ARTS SPACE
149
(60%)
OF THE 249
RESPONDENTS ARE
INTERESTED IN
ACCESS TO SHARED
CREATIVE SPACE
66
(27%)
OF THE 249
RESPONDENTS ARE
INTERESTED IN ACCESS
TO SHARED PERFORMING
ARTS SPACE
TOP ARTS, CULTURAL, CREATIVE
INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT
(Respondents could choose up to 4)
1. Painting/Drawing - 40%
2. Photography – 18%
3. Mixed Media – 17%
4. Crafts/Fine crafts - 16%
5. Jewelry Design/Fabrication – 15%
MOST PREFERRED TYPE OF
SHARED PERFORMING ARTS
SPACE/EQUIPMENT*
• Rehearsal Space – 27 (41%)
• Theater/Performance (Black
box/flexible – 27 (41%)
• Classroom/Teaching – 22 (33%)
• Dance studio/rehearsal space - 18 (27%)
• Theater/Performance (formal
seating/permanent stage) - 17 (26%)
• Sound Proof practice room - 16 (24%)
• Sound Booth – 16 (24%)
*Respondents could choose up to four options.
These are accessible on a short-term lease
basis or paid membership
TOP ARTS, CULTURAL, CREATIVE
INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT
(Respondents could choose up to 4)
1. Theater Arts - 33%
2. Music - 27%
3. Dance/Choreography – 26%
4. Painting/Drawing – 26%
5. Performance Art - 20%
6. Writing/Literary Arts – 22%
MOST PREFERRED TYPE OF SPACES/SPECIALIZED
EQUIPMENT*
• Studio Space (gen. purpose, multi-user) – 56 (38%)
• Gallery/Exhibition Space – 52 (35%)
• Studio Space (gen. purpose, occasional private
use) – 51 (34%)
• Woodworking shop – 35 (23%)
• Classroom/Teaching Space – 34 (23%)
• Paint Room (sprayers/ventilation) – 33 (22%)
*Respondents could choose up to five options. These are
accessible on a short-term lease basis or paid membership
RESPONDENT LOCATION
60 (40%) of those interested in shared
creative space currently live in Hopkins
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WHAT IS SHARED CREATIVE SPACE?
Shared creative space is space and specialized equipment that may be available
for short-term, private rentals (e.g. hourly, daily, weekly, monthly) or
accessible to multiple users at the same time through a membership or other
rental arrangement. The spaces and associated programming are typically
offered to artists through an organization/operator that has leased long-term
space from the property owner for that purpose, in many cases from Artspace.
Collaborative shared spaces may include for example: co-working or
makerspaces designed for specific uses such as ceramics, 3D printing, culinary
arts, or woodworking. Private short-term rentals may include: storage,
conference rooms, general use studio, or a screening room. The intent is to offer artists access to space
and/or equipment that is too expensive or impractical for individual artists to lease or own outright. Shared
creative space can exist in the context of a new multi-use facility, as a stand-alone venture, or as an
extension of existing programming.
With 1 49 respondents expressing interest, shared creative space is the largest need identified by this
study in Hopkins. While about 32% of these artists also expressed an interest in live/work housing (48
respondents), it is anticipated that the need for most shared spaces will remain constant even if new
complementary spaces such as live/work housing or private studios are created. The exception is the
overlapping interest in shared, general-purpose studio spaces both for multiple users and for occasional
private-use. Sixty artists whom live in Hopkins expressed interest in shared creative space, the highest
amongst all the space. Developing new shared creative space would address the need of Hopkins’ current
resident artists.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SHARED CREATIVE SPACE
Artspace recommends including shared creative space in any new multi-use facility resulting from this
study as well as identifying other opportunities in Hopkins to introduce new shared space models.
A multi-use facility with live/work housing and/or private studios as core space types would be enhanced
by including shared general-purpose studios that are flexible for either private or multiple users to access
on a short-term basis as well as gallery/exhibition space. Any interested developer, including Artspace,
would need to find an organization/business or individual who could operate these sorts of spaces with a
sustainable business model.
If addressing the shared creative space need identified in this study, Artspace recommends focusing on just
one or a few of the preferred types of spaces/equipment documented. Providing limited types of
appropriate spaces/equipment is more valuable than a variety of mediocre ones.
While the priority should be to address the “most preferred” spaces (of interest to at least 20% of the
interested respondents) there are other spaces and equipment that have been identified as desirable. These
include a woodworking shop with equipment that otherwise may be cost prohibitive for individual artists
to purchase; classroom/teaching space; a paint room with sprayers and ventilation; and, a photography
studio with equipment. A full list of types of spaces/specialized equipment preferred by respondents can
be found in the Technical Report Section IV.
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WHAT IS SHARED PERFORMING ARTS SPACE?
Shared Performing Arts Space accommodates the needs of those in the
performing arts or other complementary industries. Like shared creative
space, the space and specialized equipment may be available for short-term,
private rentals (e.g. hourly, daily, weekly, monthly) or accessible to multiple
users at the same time through a membership or other rental arrangement.
The spaces and associated programming are typically offered by an
organization or business that leases commercial space from the property
owner, in many cases leased from Artspace. Collaborative shared spaces may
include: costume, prop and set design shops, or storage for the same. Private short-term rentals may
include: rehearsal or performance space; or sound proof practice or recording studio space. Performing arts
space is expensive for artists due in part to the volume of space and the technical equipment required (i.e.
sprung dance floors, soundboards). Shared performing arts space can exist in the context of a new multi-
use facility, as a stand-alone venture, or as an extension of existing programming.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SHARED PERFORMING ARTS SPACE
The interest in shared performing arts space (66 respondents) is less than the interest for shared creative
spaces (149 respondents), and the low numbers may impact the feasibility of creating and operating the
preferred spaces. However, the interest relative to the size of the respondents identifying as practicing in
theater arts (33%), music (27%), dance (26%) is still significant. For this reason, it is useful to consider the
most preferred shared performing arts space and the shared creative space needs independently.
Identifying a theatre company, Hopkins’ local Stages Theater for example, that might have space now or in
the future, that could be rented or made available to individual performing artists is something to consider.
The nature of many types of performing arts spaces is that they are often costly to build and operate while
generated income is seldom enough to offset the expense. For example, of the interested artists that would
prefer at least 1000 sq. ft. of rehearsal space (dance studio, theater rehearsal or sound proof practice rooms),
just 42% (16) can pay between $10 and $15 per hour for the use of that space. Users also tend to require the
spaces at similar times (evenings and weekends for example) making scheduling difficult and in return
creating an inefficient economic model. The more flexible the space and suitable to multiple users the more
self-sustaining the spaces become. Introducing complementary, income generating programs and spaces
can also help create more successful models.
In the absence of identifying partner theatre companies or other arts organizations that can address the
identified space needs through existing facilities or programs, the developer of a multi-use project concept
should consider including flexible space that can be used for rehearsal space as well as small black box
performances, as this would address the two most preferred spaces of the interested respondents.
Incorporating classroom/teaching space and/or dance studio/rehearsal space should also be a
consideration. Any program operator interested in offering performing arts space in the context of a multi-
use facility or as a stand-alone venture, should review Section IV of the Technical Report as part of the
planning process.
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DESIGNING ARTIST SPACES
Concept planning for new space requires more than just quantifying interest in live/work housing, private
studio, and shared creative spaces. Location, rental costs, shared amenities, size and design features all
impact marketability of new spaces. Regional market conditions, funding strategy, available operators of
shared spaces and project budget limitations also influence what spaces are created and the amenities and
features that are included. Given that many variables impact feasibility and the concept planning process
Artspace offers the following design best practices to assist developers of new creative space. The Hopkins
Arts Market Survey data as well as Artspace’s 30 + years designing projects informs this resource.
DESIGN FEATURES AND AMENITIES
GENERAL GUIDELINES
If spaces and buildings are well designed to incorporate features and amenities that artists prefer, then the
artists are better served, and spaces are more leasable. In the design phase, developers should be mindful
of the environment preferences of specific types of art, (e.g., lighting, flooring, heating/cooling, ventilation
noise, ceiling height, etc.) All artist spaces need safe and secure storage, the ability to easily load and unload
projects, materials, and equipment. This means wide hallways (6-foot minimum) and oversized doorways
and elevators with 3,500 pounds capacity, and perhaps including loading zones, and space for package
pick-ups. Certain art materials can be toxic, that adds a level of consideration for trash disposal and utility
sink drains. The flooring in all spaces should be highly durable and low-maintenance (e.g.,
stained/polished concrete, sealed/epoxy coated concrete, ceramic or porcelain tile, or linoleum or wood
products, but no carpet.)
LIVE/WORK HOUSING
Overall a live/work housing unit should be designed to maximize flexible space. This infers that kitchens
should be open, galley, straight, or “L” shaped layouts with no “islands” and the sink is recommended to be
a single, extra deep basin, stainless steel preferred, with no garbage disposal. Ceilings should be a 10-foot
minimum to ensure open space. Windows should be large and operable for natural light and fresh air.
Communal laundry rooms are a cost-effective approach if funding allows.
COMMUNITY GALLERY & ENTRY LOBBY
When designing also consider that artists should have space for collaboration and community
development. Live/work housing space in its general conception provides the opportunity to collaborate
and help one another, but all artist spaces should have a space intended to enable collaboration and inspire
a sense of community. Commercial and communal space public restrooms should be inclusively designed
as at least two gender neutral restrooms and include a diaper changing station in at least one unit.
Artists also enjoy sharing their art, a space with adequate lighting can provide an opportunity for both the
public to enjoy art and artists to present and sell/perform their work. Artists should be allowed to hang,
paint, display their art in the hallways, if they choose to do so. For gallery spaces, there should be floor
outlets approximately every 12 feet. Walls should include a ¼ inch layer of plywood behind the gypsum
board to aid in hanging artwork; there should be a minimum of 3 feet height of plywood installed, at 40
inches from the floor, up to 76 inches (and if cost and time allowed, add a foot on each side to accommodate
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even larger artwork). Walls should be neutral colored and suitable for displaying artwork. Best case
scenario there are two types of lighting in these rooms. First is the general overhead lighting and the second
is the directional track lighting for the art work. These track lights need to be installed so as to light work
at 45 degrees from the spot where art is traditionally hung. There also needs to be separate light switches
for both sets of lights and a hanging system incorporated
PERFORMING ARTS SPACE
When designing for the needs of performing artists, consideration should be given to sprung flooring for
dancers, high ceilings and space that is unencumbered by posts/pillars to accommodate movement.
Soundproofing closets or offering shared soundproof spaces for practice or music/voice recording would
typically be a welcome amenity and supported by the Hopkins Arts Market Study data.
OTHER FEATURES
A property management office should be located on the first floor near the main entrance. The exterior of
the building should have low maintenance finishes. Consider providing artist designed bike racks for
visitors and bike storage for residents.
Artspace has a plethora of resources on designing artist spaces and is also available to consult with
developers looking to create space for artists.
HOPKINS SPECIFIC DESIGN FEATURES AND AMENITIES
LOCATION
The artists who participated during the Hopkins Preliminary Feasibility Visit all mentioned downtown as
the preferred location for a future project. Building off the momentum that’s been created downtown by
Hopkins Center for the Arts, Stages Theater, and the Artery to name a few, Artspace also recommends
continuing to look at downtown sites for a future mixed-use development. The planned Southwest Green
Line Light Rail Extension will be transformative for downtown and a great amenity for future residents and
users of a multi-use arts facility. While many factors drive site selection including: cost, funder preference,
zoning, environmental conditions, the real estate market, ease of acquisition/site ownership, proximity to
amenities (e.g., public transportation, grocery, retail, arts), and city planning priorities. Downtown would
be the best option for any concept that includes live/work housing.
TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING
Many of the artists interested in live/work housing stated they would use alternative modes of
transportation if available, in effect reducing their reliance on driving. Given the accessibility in the region
via the many bike trails, buses, and future Light Rail, locating with access to these amenities is
recommended. The interest level is strong enough to plan a multi-modal project with bicycle parking on
site. In fact, 81% of respondents indicated they would use bus/light rail on a regular basis, and 63%
indicated they would walk/bike to reduce their reliance on driving. However, 97% indicated they still need
at least one parking space for their household.
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*Respondents could choose more than one option
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
BUILDING-WIDE AMENITIES
Artspace’s general design guidelines along with information provided by the survey respondents about
their preferred shared amenities, shared space types, and design features are considered during the
program and concept development phase of any new space initiative or mixed-use facility. Those spaces
and amenities that are preferred by more than one sub-group deserve particular attention as they will serve
the greatest number. When funding is limited it is important to make thoughtful decisions about how to
best use resources to benefit the most.
The table below shows the overlapping interest in amenities and short-term spaces among several
subgroups of survey respondents. Artspace recommends prioritizing spaces that are of interest to multiple
81%
63%
42%
25%
19%
3%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
Bus/LRT Bike/Ped Carpooling Car sharing Bike sharing None
Hopkins Transportation Preferences
3%
65%
29%
3%
Parking Spaces Needed in Hopkins
None
One
Two
Three or More
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subgroups, can serve multiple uses and/or are the least expensive and complicated to create and operate.
Full lists of preferred spaces and amenities are in the Technical Report and should be reviewed by
developers of new space for other program ideas. Spaces/Amenities preferred by at least 25% of interested
respondents are identified below. Careful consideration should be given to the upfront and operational
costs and complexity of incorporating the types of spaces listed in under “costly spaces.” Respondents could
choose up to 4 or 5 preferred amenities/shared spaces, for each type of space they expressed an interest.
*Not all space types and amenities were an option for each subgroup to select.
The shared space/amenity that is preferred by at least three interested subgroups is gallery/exhibition
space. At a minimum, this amenity should be designed into a mixed-use project. The others that at least
two subgroups expressed interest in should also be given priority consideration.
Theater/performance space is an example of a type of specialized preferred space that is best developed
and/or operated by a third-party non-profit or business rather than the building owner or operator of a
mixed-use facility. Similarly, spaces that would be rented or offered short-term to artists not residing or
renting long-term studio space in the facility, are most efficiently and feasibly operated by an arts group
that master leases commercial space within the facility.
IN-UNIT FEATURES
The top features of interest to at least 25% of survey respondents that indicated a need for live/work
housing and/or renting private studios follow:
Natural light – Abundant natural light within the workspace was the most preferred feature among those
interested in live/work housing (75%) and in private studios (76%). Any new development should optimize
natural light sources to aid the creative work of its future residents and tenants.
Building Amenity Live/Work
Housing
Private
Studio
Shared
Creative
Space
Shared
Performing
Arts Space
Easy to Incorporate
Building Wi-Fi X X
Gallery/Exhibition Space X X X
Classroom/ Teaching Space X X
General-use studio/ flex-space (private and/or shared) X X
Additional Storage X X
Rehearsal Space X X
Green Space X X
Sustainable/Renewable Energy-based Design X
Utility Sink with Trap X X
Networking/Meeting Lounge X
Costly Spaces/Amenities
Theater/Performance Space (black box/flex) X
Theater/Performance Space (formal) X
Dance studio/rehearsal space (with sprung floor) X
Fitness Room X
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Internet access – high speed, high bandwidth internet for large files/graphics is needed to support the
creative work of interested respondents. This was the second most preferred feature after natural light for
artists interested in live/work housing and those interested in private studio space. Development plan(s)
and budget(s) for new space should consider how best to provide the necessary technological
infrastructure.
High ceilings: Ceilings that are at least 10 feet are desirable to those interested in live/work and those
interested in private studios. Lower ceilings will impede creative work. Ceilings above 10 feet are a
preferred feature for both subsets.
Soundproofing and Soundproof spaces: Soundproofing is a preferred space feature of those interested in
live/work housing, and soundproof practice rooms and a sound booth are preferred by 16 (24%) of those
interested in shared performing arts space. While it may be cost prohibitive to soundproof an entire
housing unit or workspace within a live/work unit, consideration could be given to sound attenuating
design that limits noise between units. Alternatively, offer soundproof spaces for residents to share in the
facility and that could be rented by non-residents.
Special ventilation: 25% or more of respondents interested in private studio space and those interested in
live/work space, indicated a need for special ventilation within their workspace. While again, it may be cost
prohibitive to install special ventilation in every studio unit, design and engineering should take into
consideration the toxic nature of many art materials. Consider allocating a shared private studio(s) with
enhanced ventilation for varnishing, spraying, and where use of other toxic substances is permitted.
Washer/Dryer hook-ups in unit: While a project may include shared laundry facilities, interested
respondents have an additional preference for in-unit washer/dryer hook-ups to aid in their creative work.
If offering this feature, consideration should be given to the impact on building water usage.
Durable Flooring: This is a feature preferred by 33% of respondents interested in private studio space.
Artist work in a variety of forms, many of which can ruin carpeting and soft flooring options. Floors should
be difficult to mar, easy to clean and to replace in sections if necessary.
Storefront/Direct street access for retail sales: A key to an artist financial sustainability is access to the
public so that they can sell, perform and share their work. Artists interested in private studios, prefer an
option that will allow them direct access to the outdoors and potential clients, audiences, customers and
other members of the public. The project design should consider some storefront studio options and design
elements that encourage public access and interaction.
*Building-wide amenities and unit features considered for new space, should not be limited to the “most
preferred”. There are other selections that would still benefit many and may be easy and affordable to
include. Artspace recommends that developers of new space review the Technical Report lists to see which
of the features/amenities/programs align well with their particular project, space, building or site.
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CONCLUDING REMARKS
FURTHER SURVEY PARTICIPANT ENGAGEMENT
Respondents indicated a strong interest in receiving updates about the project and in volunteering to
advance the concept. Contact information for those who requested more information on several different
topics is provided separately from this report to the City of Hopkins staff. It can take several years to realize
new space and keeping interested parties engaged is important. Periodic and important project updates to
those 184 (74%) respondents who requested further information is recommended.
This interest group could also be contacted to test project concept and business plan assumptions as they
evolve, including more information about fees or membership rates that can be charged for access to a
variety of new Shared Creative Spaces under consideration. Planning the program early including
identifying funding and an operating partner(s) is critical to successfully implementing this mixed-use
concept.
It is assumed that survey respondents, while broadly representative of the market, may not be the same
individuals that ultimately relocate to housing or rent new space. For this reason, Artspace recommends
that an outreach strategy be developed locally in Hopkins to engage new artists who may not have
participated in this survey. This will help ensure the longer-term relevance of these findings and support a
successful project lease-up. Continuing the dialogue and the City’s relationship with House of Dance,
Hopkins Center for the Arts, Stages Theater, and other local arts partners, will be necessary for the next
phase and to find eventual tenants.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIVITY
One measure of success of a future project is how inclusive it is and to what extent its residents and tenants
reflect the diversity quotient of Hopkins and the surrounding area. In spite of best efforts, surveys of this
nature are limited in their ability to engage everyone and in return are not truly reflective of the diversity
of a region in regard to age, gender, race, income, ethnicity, and even art form.
4% of total survey respondents identified as Asian, 3% as multiracial, and 2% as Hispanic/Latino, while
according to the US Census, Hopkins has a 9% Asian population, and 20% African-American, and 11%
Hispanic/Latino population. 65% of survey respondents were women, when in reality, women make up
52% of the population in Hopkins. While direct comparisons cannot be truly made from the broader
community to the creative sector due to the convenience sampling method of this survey, attention should
still be paid to engaging diverse populations as well as men during future outreach. In the experience of
Artspace, the community’s creative sector is typically as diverse, if not more than the broader population.
In order for a future project to be truly relevant and reflective of the community, Artspace highly
recommends that ongoing outreach and the make-up of leadership teams be directed toward achieving
that goal. It should be noted that a slightly higher percentage of respondents that identified as male and as
Asian were interested in live/work housing compared to the overall survey responses. Any outreach on
housing should target diverse citizens.
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NEXT STEPS
There is demonstrated market demand for up to 30 live/work housing units for artists in Downtown
Hopkins. Artspace recommends using this information to advance the development of new creative spaces
and in particular a multi-use, creative facility in Hopkins. An initial live/work housing development
concept should begin with an assumption of up to 30 units of housing. The mixed-use concept can be
rounded out with no more than 18 private studios (at a variety of sizes and rent targets); and,
commercial space that can be made available for Shared Creative and Performing Arts Space uses. In
predevelopment this concept can be further refined in the context of financial modeling/pro-forma
development, site due diligence and selection, project partner priorities, and philanthropic/gap funding
capacity. If the stakeholders in Hopkins wish to continue the path to a project developed by Artspace, the
next steps are to engage in conversation with the development team, led by Heidi Zimmer, and secure
funding for predevelopment.
The Technical Report that follows provides an in-depth breakdown of survey responses and can help drive
concept planning regardless of who leads a new space development effort. The data can be shared as
evidence of the need for new space and the impact that new space will have on Hopkins’ community and
its creative sector.
Prepared For:
Hopkins, MN // September 2018
ARTS MARKET STUDY
TECHNICAL REPORT
AN ADDENDUM TO THE REPORT OF FINDINGS
Hopkins, MN Market Study Technical Report 1
CONTENTS
I. All Individual Artist Survey Respondent Data
a. Interest in space
b. Current areas of arts, cultural, creative industry involvement
c. Current situation
d. Demographics
II. Artist Respondents Interested in Affordable Artist Live/Work Housing
a. Demographics of artists
b. Current situation of interested artists
c. Current areas of art, cultural, or creative industry involvement
d. Affordable artist live/work housing preferences
III. Artist Respondents Interested in Renting Private Studio Space
a. Private studio/creative work space
b. Current studio/work space situations
c. Private studio space preferences
IV. Artist Respondents Interested in Shared Creative Space and Shared Performing Arts Space
a. Accessing shared space
b. Shared creative space
c. Shared performing arts space
d. All respondents
Hopkins, MN Market Study Technical Report 2
TECHNICAL REPORT
SURVEY OF INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS AND CREATIVES
The focus of this report is primarily on the 230 respondents to the survey of Individual Artists and
Creatives out of a total of 249 respondents who indicated an interest in at least one type of space in Hopkins,
MN.
I. ALL INDIVIDUAL SURVEY RESPONDENT DATA
A. INTEREST IN SPACE
1) Which of the following options would you choose if available in
Hopkins, MN?
Which of the following options would you choose if available
Total
Respondents
% of
Total
Affordable artists' live/work community 91 37%
Ongoing private studio or creative work space 103 41%
Access shared creative space and/or specialized equipment 149 60%
Access shared performing arts space and/or specialized equipment 66 27%
I would not choose any of these options 19 8%
Total Respondents 249 100%
37%
41%
60%
27%
8%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
Affordable artists'
live/work
community
Ongoing private
studio or creative
work space
Access shared
creative space
and/or specialized
equipment
Access shared
performing arts
space and/or
specialized
equipment
I would not choose
any of these options
Interest in all types of space
Total Respondents % of Total
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2) Respondents who selected they would relocate to an affordable artist live/work housing AND
another space option.
There are 249 total respondents who took the survey. Of those respondents 91 are interested in affordable artist
live/work housing, 103 are interested in private studio space.
Under the column of both housing and other space, the 91 respondents interested in artist live/work housing there
are 33 who are also interested in private studio space, 48 are also interested in accessing shared creative space, and
21 are interested in accessing shared performing arts space.
Which of the following options would you choose if available
Total
Respondents % of Total
Both artist
live/work
housing
and other
space
Affordable artists' live/work community 91 37% 0
Ongoing private studio or creative work space 103 41% 33
Access shared creative space and/or specialized equipment 149 60% 48
Access shared performing arts space and/or specialized equipment 66 27% 21
I would not choose any of these options 19 8% 0
Total Respondents 249 100% 91
Figure 2
103
149
66
33
48
21
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
Ongoing private studio or creative
work space
Access shared creative space and/or
specialized equipment
Access shared performing arts space
and/or specialized equipment
Interest in both affordable artist live/work housing and another type of
space
Total Respondents Both artist housing and other space
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3) Respondents who selected only ONE type of the following options if available in Hopkins, MN.
Of the 91 respondents who showed interest in affordable artist live/work housing there are 35 who selected ONLY
housing and no other type of space.
Of the 103 respondents who selected private studio space there are 70 who selected ONLY private studio space and
no other type of space.
Respondents who selected only ONE type of space
Respondents who selected only ONE type of space
% of
respondents
Affordable artist live/work housing - ONLY 35
Ongoing private studio or creative work space - ONLY 23
Access shared creative space and/or specialized equipment - ONLY 42
Access shared performing arts space and/or specialized equipment - ONLY 13
I would not choose any of these options 19
Respondents who selected only NO to L/W housing
% of
respondents
Affordable artist live/work housing - ONLY 0
Ongoing private studio or creative work space - ONLY 70
Access shared creative space and/or specialized equipment - ONLY 101
Access shared performing arts space and/or specialized equipment - ONLY 45
I would not choose any of these options 19
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B. CURRENT AREAS OF ARTS, CULTURAL, CREATIVE INDUSTRY
INVOLVEMENT
1) In what areas of the arts, cultural or creative industries are you most involved? Most respondents selected
the following:
The top 6 arts, cultural or creative industries of the 249 respondents are: painting/drawing, mixed media,
photography, music (vocal/instrumental/recording/composition), arts education/instruction, and crafts/fine
crafts.
In what areas of the arts, cultural or creative industries are you most involved? Most respondents
selected the following:
Total Responses
Arts, Cultural and Creative Industries # % of responses
% of
respondents
Painting/Drawing 98 13% 39%
Mixed media 46 6% 18%
Photography 44 6% 18%
Music (vocal/instrumental/recording/composition) 42 6% 17%
Arts education/instruction 39 5% 16%
Crafts/Fine crafts 39 5% 16%
Theater arts (acting, directing, production, etc.) 35 5% 14%
Writing/Literary arts 34 5% 14%
Graphic arts/design 31 4% 12%
Jewelry design/fabrication 31 4% 12%
Dance/Choreography 29 4% 12%
Art gallery/Exhibition space/Curatorial 27 4% 11%
Fire arts (ceramics, glass, metalworking/metalsmithing) 24 3% 10%
Sculpture 22 3% 9%
Other, please specify 22 3% 9%
Fiber/Textile arts/Fashion/Costume design 21 3% 8%
Performance art 20 3% 8%
Film/Video/Television/Digital/Web-based entertainment
production 19 3% 8%
Arts administration/Arts advocacy 15 2% 6%
Digital arts (computer/multimedia/new media, etc.) 14 2% 6%
Printmaking 14 2% 6%
Book arts/Illustration 13 2% 5%
Woodworking 13 2% 5%
Healing arts/Art therapies 11 1% 4%
Interior design 9 1% 4%
Marketing/Advertising 8 1% 3%
Murals/Street art 8 1% 3%
Installation art 7 1% 3%
Architecture/Landscape architecture 6 1% 2%
Total Respondents 249
Total Responses 745
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Current art or creative work situation #
% of
Respondents
I have space within my home/housing situation that I use for my art or creative work 121 49%
I don’t have the space I need for my art or creative work (e g, current space is not
adequate, I cannot afford available space, etc.) 73 29%
I rent or own studio/creative work space separate from my housing on an ongoing basis 29 12%
My work space is provided free of charge (e g, member of dance troupe, university
student, etc.) 13 5%
I rent or own studio/creative work space separate from my housing on an occasional or
as needed basis 8 3%
My work does not require designated space 5 2%
Total 249 100%
C. CURRENT SITUATION
1) Do you currently own or rent/lease your living space?
62% of respondents currently own their living space.
Total Responses
Currently own or rent/lease your living space # % of respondents
Own 155 62%
Rent/Lease 79 32%
Do not rent/lease or own 15 6%
Total 249 100%
2) Which best describes your current art or creative work situation?
49% of respondents have space within their home they use for creative work.
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3) What do you currently pay monthly, on average (NOT including utilities), for the
studio/creative work space you rent or own outside your home on an ongoing basis?
52% of total respondents currently pay $350 or less per month, not including respondents who pay $0.
4) What percentage of your income comes from your art or creative work?
52% of total respondents earn less than 10% of their income from their creative work.
Total
Percentage of income from art or creative
work # % of Respondents
Less than 10% 148 59%
10% - 25% 39 16%
26% - 50% 20 8%
51% - 75% 6 2%
76% - 100% 36 14%
Total 249 100%
5) Have you ever lived in Hopkins, MN?
35% of respondents currently live in the City of Hopkins.
Have you ever lived in the City of Hopkins # % of Respondents
I currently live in Hopkins 86 35%
Yes, but not currently 28 11%
No 135 54%
Total 249 100%
Monthly rent for studio/creative work space # % of Respondents
$0 1 3%
$51 - $100 2 7%
$101 - $150 5 17%
$151 - $200 2 7%
$201 - $250 2 7%
$251 - $300 0 0%
$301 - $350 4 14%
$351 - $400 2 7%
$401 - $500 3 10%
$501 - $750 1 3%
More than $750 7 24%
Total 29 100%
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D. DEMOGRAPHICS
1) To which gender do you most identify?
65% of respondents are female.
Total Responses
Gender # % of respondents
Female 162 65%
Male 76 31%
Non-Binary 1 0%
Not Listed 7 3%
Prefer not to answer 3 1%
Total 249 100%
2) Which of the following best describes you?
89% of respondents describe themselves as White/Caucasian.
Total Responses
Ethnicity # % of respondents
White/Caucasian 221 89%
Asian 11 4%
Multiracial/Multiethnic 7 3%
Hispanic/Latino 5 2%
Something else (please specify) 3 1%
Black/African American 1 0%
Native American/American Indian/Alaskan Native 1 0%
Total 249 100%
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II. INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN AFFORDABLE ARTIST
LIVE/WORK HOUSING
The “yes” responses in the following tables are those individuals interested in
live/work housing. The “total” response is everyone who completed the survey.
There is a total of 91 respondents interested in affordable live/work artist housing, 35 of the 91 are
only interested in affordable artist live/work housing.
A. DEMOGRAPHICS OF INDIVIDUAL RESPONDENTS
1) To which gender do you most identify?
57% of interested respondents identify as female.
"yes" to affordable artist
live/work housing Total
Gender # % respondents # % respondents
Female 52 57% 162 65%
Male 32 35% 76 31%
Transgender Male 1 1% 1 0%
Non-Binary 5 5% 7 3%
Prefer Not to Answer 1 1% 3 1%
Total 91 100% 249 100%
*Respondents may have selected multiple options
2) What is your age?
Over 55% of interested respondents are 40 years old or younger.
"yes" to affordable artist live/work
housing Total
Age # % respondents # % respondents
20 years or younger 5 5% 5 2%
21 - 30 years 29 32% 47 19%
31 - 40 years 18 20% 53 21%
41 - 50 years 10 11% 37 15%
51 - 60 years 15 16% 48 19%
61 - 70 years 10 11% 46 18%
Over 70 years 4 4% 13 5%
Total 91 100% 249 100%
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3) Which of the following best describes you?
86% of interested respondents describe themselves as White/Caucasian.
"yes" to affordable
artist live/work
housing Total
Ethnicity # % respondents # % respondents
White/Caucasian 78 86% 221 89%
Asian 6 7% 11 4%
Hispanic/Latino 3 3% 5 2%
Multiracial/Multiethnic 1 1% 7 3%
Black/African American 1 1% 1 0%
Native American/American Indian/Alaskan Native 1 1% 1 0%
Something else (please specify) 1 1% 3 1%
Total 91 100% 249 100%
4) Which range is closest to your gross annual household income?
Figure 3 below shows the Max Rents for efficiency through 5-bedroom unit based on Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) 2018 Rent limits for 60% Area Median Income. Source: Novoco.com
Figure 3
City: Hopkins, MN
County:
Hennepin
County
MAX RENTS
AMI 60%
0 BDRM $991
1 BDRM $1,062
2 BDRM $1,273
3 BDRM $1,471
4 BDRM $1,641
5 BDRM $1,811
INCOME LIMITS
1 PERSON $39,660
2 PERSON $45,300
3 PERSON $50,940
4 PERSON $56,580
5 PERSON $61,140
6 PERSON $65,640
7 PERSON $70,200
8 PERSON $74,700
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55% of the respondents interested in affordable artist live/work housing income qualify based on their selected
household income and size in this survey and on the 2018 60% HUD rent and income limits.
Income by Household Size for respondents interested in affordable artist housing at 60% AMI
Annual Household Income 1 2 3
4 or
more Total
Income
Qualify
Prefer Not to Answer 1 1 0 2 4 0
Under $10,000 3 2 0 0 5 5
$10,000 - $15,000 0 1 0 1 2 2
$15,001 - $20,000 2 0 0 0 2 2
$20,001 - $25,000 7 3 1 0 11 11
$25,001 - $30,000 2 3 0 0 5 5
$30,001 - $35,000 3 6 0 0 9 9
$35,001 - $40,000 5 3 0 0 8 8
$40,001 - $45,000 2 1 0 2 5 3
$45,001 - $50,000 7 4 0 0 11 4
$50,001 - $55,000 2 1 1 0 4 1
$55,001 - $60,000 1 2 1 0 4 0
$60,001 - $65,000 1 1 0 0 2 0
$65,001 - $75,000 0 2 0 0 2 0
$75,001 - $85,000 0 2 0 1 3 0
$85,001 - $100,000 0 5 0 2 7 0
$101,000 - over $400,000 2 2 1 2 7 0
Total 38 39 4 10 91 50
% of respondents who income qualify 55%
5) What is the highest level of education you have completed?
Over 60% of interested respondents received a bachelor’s degree or higher.
"yes" to affordable
artist live/work
housing Total
Education # % respondents # % respondents
High school/GED 8 9% 12 5%
Some college course work or 2-year degree 26 29% 65 26%
Bachelor’s degree 32 35% 93 37%
Some post-graduate work 9 10% 25 10%
Post-graduate degree 16 18% 54 22%
Total 91 100% 249 100%
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B. CURRENT SITUATION OF INTERESTED
ARTISTS/CREATIVES
1) Have you ever lived in Hopkins, MN?
70% of respondents interested in artist live/work housing do NOT currently live in Hopkins, MN.
"yes" to affordable
artist live/work
housing Total
Have you ever lived in the City of Hopkins # % respondents # % respondents
I currently live in Hopkins 23 25% 86 35%
Yes, but not currently 4 4% 28 11%
No 64 70% 135 54%
Total 91 100% 249 100%
2) What is the five-digit zip code where you live?
The following heat map shows in dot density the highest responding zip codes where respondents indicated they
currently live.
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3) Do you currently have work space you use only for your art or creative work?
56% of interested respondents do NOT currently have work space they use only for art or creative work.
"yes" to affordable
artist live/work
housing Total
Work space for art or creative work? #
%
respondents #
%
respondents
Yes 40 44% 128 51%
No 51 56% 121 49%
Total 91 100% 249 100%
4) Which best describes your current art or creative work situation?
40% of interested respondents have space within their home/housing situation that they use for art or creative
work.
"yes" to
affordable artist
housing Total
Current creative situation #
%
respondents #
%
respondents
I have space within my home/housing situation that I use for my art or creative work 36 40% 121 49%
I don’t have the space I need for my art or creative work (e g, current space is not
adequate, I cannot afford available space, etc.) 35 38% 73 29%
I rent or own studio/creative work space separate from my housing on an ongoing
basis 11 12% 29 12%
My work space is provided free of charge (e g, member of dance troupe, university
student, etc.) 4 4% 13 5%
My work does not require designated space 3 3% 5 2%
I rent or own studio/creative work space separate from my housing on an occasional
or as needed basis 2 2% 8 3%
Total 91 100% 249 100%
5) Do you currently own or rent/lease your living space?
58% of respondents who are interested in affordable artist live/work housing currently rent or lease their living
space.
"yes" to affordable artist
live/work housing Total Respondents
Own/Rent/Lease # % Respondents # % Respondents
Rent/Lease 53 58% 79 32%
Own 28 31% 155 62%
Do not rent/lease or own 10 11% 15 6%
Total 91 100% 249 100%
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6) What do you currently pay monthly, on average, for your housing, NOT including
utilities?
The chart below reflects the current housing costs of respondents who rent/lease their housing and are interested
in artist live/work housing.
58% of respondents pay $1,000 or less a month in housing costs.
"yes" to affordable artist
live/work housing Total Respondents
Monthly Housing Costs (excluding utilities) # % Respondents #
%
Respondents
$0 – I currently don’t pay for housing 5 6% 21 9%
$1 - $400 7 9% 16 7%
$401 - $500 3 4% 7 3%
$501 - $600 6 7% 10 4%
$601 - $700 7 9% 12 5%
$701 - $800 2 2% 9 4%
$801 - $900 9 11% 14 6%
$901 - $1,000 8 10% 21 9%
$1,001 - $1,100 6 7% 14 6%
$1,101 - $1,200 6 7% 20 9%
$1,201 - $1,300 7 9% 15 6%
$1,301 - $1,400 4 5% 14 6%
$1,401 - $1,500 4 5% 8 3%
$1,501 - $1,600 1 1% 12 5%
$1,601 - $1,700 2 2% 7 3%
$1,701 - $1,800 0 0% 6 3%
$1,801 - $1,900 1 1% 1 0%
$1,901 - $2,000 0 0% 4 2%
$2,001 - $2,100 0 0% 7 3%
$2,201 - $2,300 0 0% 1 0%
$2,301 - $2,400 0 0% 3 1%
$2,401 - $2,500 1 1% 1 0%
More than $2,500 2 2% 11 5%
Total 81 100% 234 100%
*81 of the 91 respondents interested in affordable artists' live/work housing selected they rent/lease or own
their living space.
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7) Including yourself, how many people currently make up your household?
Over 80% of respondents interested in affordable artist live/work housing reside in households without children.
85% of respondents have a household size of one to two people, including themselves.
"yes" to affordable
artist live/work
housing
Household Size # %
One - I am the only adult 38 42%
Two 39 43%
Three 4 4%
Four or more 10 11%
Total 91 100%
Number of Children (under 18) # %
None 74 81%
One 7 8%
Two 6 7%
Three 3 3%
Total 91 100%
8) Is another member of your household also taking this survey and expressing interest in
affordable artist live/work housing?
12% of interested respondents have another household member taking the survey AND expressing interest in
live/work housing
"yes" to
affordable
artist
live/work
housing
Other Household members taking this survey and expressing
interest in affordable artist live/work housing? # %
Yes 11 12%
No 60 66%
Unsure 20 22%
Total 91 100%
9) Are you a full-time student at a college or university?
Over 90% of interested respondents are NOT full-time students.
"yes" to affordable artist
live/work housing Total Responses
Full-time student # % # %
Yes 8 9% 12 5%
No 83 91% 237 95%
Total 91 100% 249 100%
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10) For which of the following online activities do you access the Internet on a regular
basis?
45% of respondents interested in affordable artist live/work housing access the internet on a regular basis for
personal communication and entertainment.
"yes" to
affordable
artist
live/work
housing
Online activities # %
Personal communication (non-work-related email, social networking, chat, video-calls, etc.) 84 24%
Entertainment (streaming/downloading content, gaming, etc.) 76 21%
Creative business work (managing an Etsy account, file sharing/cloud storage, uploading original content,
managing a website, audition submissions, etc.) 70 20%
Other business work (accessing shared server, file sharing, communication, etc.) 59 17%
Accessing education (taking online classes, researching, streaming seminars/talks/how-to videos, etc.) 58 16%
Delivering education (teaching online classes or web-based seminars, etc.) 9 3%
Other, please specify 1 0%
84
76
70
59 58
9
1
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
Personal
communication
Entertainment Creative
business work
Other business
work
Accessing
education
Delivering
education
Other, please
specify
Online Activities
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C. CURRENT AREAS OF ART, CULTURAL, OR CREATIVE
INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT
1) In what areas of the arts, cultural, or creative industries are you most involved?
The top 5 areas of art, cultural, or creative industries selected by respondents are painting/drawing, writing/literary arts, mixed
media, music (vocal/instrumental/recording/composition), and photography.
"yes" to affordable artist
live/work housing Total Responses
Arts, Cultural and Creative industries #
% of
responses
% of
respondents #
% of
responses
% of
respondents
Painting/Drawing 37 13% 41% 98 13% 39%
Writing/Literary arts 21 7% 23% 34 5% 14%
Mixed media 20 7% 22% 46 6% 18%
Music
(vocal/instrumental/recording/composition) 19 7% 21% 42 6% 17%
Photography 19 7% 21% 44 6% 18%
Theater arts (acting, directing, production, etc.) 16 5% 18% 35 5% 14%
Dance/Choreography 15 5% 16% 29 4% 12%
Film/Video/Television/Digital/Web-based
entertainment production 13 4% 14% 19 3% 8%
Graphic arts/design 13 4% 14% 31 4% 12%
Crafts/Fine crafts 12 4% 13% 39 5% 16%
Jewelry design/fabrication 10 3% 11% 31 4% 12%
Other, please specify 10 3% 11% 22 3% 9%
Art gallery/Exhibition space/Curatorial 9 3% 10% 27 4% 11%
Arts education/instruction 9 3% 10% 39 5% 16%
Fire arts (ceramics, glass,
metalworking/metalsmithing) 9 3% 10% 24 3% 10%
Performance art 8 3% 9% 20 3% 8%
Sculpture 7 2% 8% 22 3% 9%
Digital arts (computer/multimedia/new media,
etc.) 6 2% 7% 14 2% 6%
Book arts/Illustration 5 2% 5% 13 2% 5%
Fiber/Textile arts/Fashion/Costume design 5 2% 5% 21 3% 8%
Healing arts/Art therapies 5 2% 5% 11 1% 4%
Woodworking 5 2% 5% 13 2% 5%
Arts administration/Arts advocacy 4 1% 4% 15 2% 6%
Interior design 3 1% 3% 9 1% 4%
Murals/Street art 3 1% 3% 8 1% 3%
Printmaking 3 1% 3% 14 2% 6%
Installation art 2 1% 2% 7 1% 3%
Marketing/Advertising 2 1% 2% 8 1% 3%
Art/Music therapy 1 0% 1% 4 1% 2%
Architecture/Landscape architecture 0 0% 0% 6 1% 2%
Total Respondents 91 249
Total Responses 291 745
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2) What percentage of your income comes from your art or creative work?
Over 50% of interested respondents earn less than 10% of their income from art/creative work.
"yes" to affordable artist
live/work housing Total respondents
% of Income
from art/creative
work # % respondents # % respondents
Less than 10% 47 52% 148 59%
10% - 25% 15 16% 39 16%
26% - 50% 5 5% 20 8%
51% - 75% 3 3% 6 2%
76% - 100% 21 23% 36 14%
Total 91 100% 249 100%
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
10%
12%
14%
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
Painting/DrawingWriting/Literary artsMixed mediaMusic…PhotographyTheater arts (acting, directing,…Dance/ChoreographyFilm/Video/Television/Digital/W…Graphic arts/designCrafts/Fine craftsJewelry design/fabricationOther, please specifyArt gallery/Exhibition…Arts education/instructionFire arts (ceramics, glass,…Performance artSculptureDigital arts…Book arts/IllustrationFiber/Textile…Healing arts/Art therapiesWoodworkingArts administration/Arts advocacyInterior designMurals/Street artPrintmakingInstallation artMarketing/AdvertisingArt/Music therapyArchitecture/Landscape…Arts, Cultural, and Creative Industries
Respondents interested in artist live/work housing
#% of responses
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D. AFFORDABLE ARTIST LIVE/WORK HOUSING PREFERENCES
1) What is the maximum amount you would consider paying monthly (NOT including
utilities) for your artist live/work housing?
2018 Rent Guidelines from HUD for Hennepin County
Source: novoco.com
What artists can afford to pay is shown below in the context of their household size. If using affordable housing
resources like Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), there may be restrictions on household size relative to the
number of bedrooms in a unit. For example, a one-person household may not be allowed to rent a three-bedroom
unit. Rents charged for income-restricted affordable housing vary according to bedroom count and household
income.
Household Size Total
Max amount you
would consider
paying monthly One Two Three
Four or
more # %
$400 5 2 1 1 9 10%
$500 - $600 6 5 0 2 13 14%
$700 - $800 9 4 2 0 15 16%
$900-$1,000 9 13 0 4 26 29%
$1,100 - $1,200 6 9 0 1 16 18%
$1,300 - $1,500 3 4 1 1 9 10%
Over $1,500 0 2 0 1 3 3%
Total 38 39 4 10 91 100%
*shaded area represents what respondents selected as the maximum amount willing to pay relative to the 2018
max rent guidelines.
City: Hopkins, MN
County:
Hennepin
County
MAX RENTS
AMI 60%
0 BDRM $991
1 BDRM $1,062
2 BDRM $1,273
3 BDRM $1,471
4 BDRM $1,641
5 BDRM $1,811
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2) How many bedrooms does your household need?
Over 80% of respondents interested in artist live/work housing need one to two bedrooms. Over 85% of respondents
have a household size between one to two people.
Household Size
# Bedrooms
Required One Two Three Four or more # %
None
(Studio/Efficiency) 4 3 0 0 7 8%
One 23 10 2 3 38 42%
Two 9 23 0 4 36 40%
Three 2 3 2 2 9 10%
Four or more 0 0 0 1 1 1%
Total 38 39 4 10 91 100%
% of HH Size 42% 43% 4% 11% 100%
3) Of the following, following, please choose up to four that would be most important for your
art or creative work in your live/work space?
The 5 features that are most important to interested respondents are abundant natural light, internet access (high-
speed/high bandwidth for large files/graphics use), high ceiling (over 10 feet), soundproofing, and washer/dryer
hook-ups in unit (in addition to shared laundry room).
"yes" to affordable artist housing
Important Features #
% of
responses
% of
respondents
Abundant natural light 68 20% 75%
Internet access (high-speed/high bandwidth for large files/graphics use) 62 18% 68%
High ceiling (over 10 feet) 38 11% 42%
Soundproofing 37 11% 41%
Washer/Dryer hook-ups in unit (in addition to shared laundry room) 36 11% 40%
Special ventilation 23 7% 25%
Durable flooring (e.g. concrete) 21 6% 23%
Doors that are wide/oversized 16 5% 18%
Storefront/Direct street access for retail sales 13 4% 14%
Sprung floor 11 3% 12%
Floor drain 4 1% 4%
Other, please specify 4 0% 0%
Special electrical wiring/subpanel 3 1% 3%
Total Respondents 91
Total Responses 336
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4) Of the following shared amenities and design features that may be available for
residents in the building where you would relocate to artist live/work housing,
please choose up to five that would be most important to you.
The top 5 amenities that are important to respondents are: building wi-fi, additional storage, gallery/exhibition
space, green space (e.g. ground or rooftop community garden), and general-use studio/flex-space.
"yes" to affordable artist housing
Type of Live/Work Amenities #
% of
responses
% of
respondents
Building Wi-Fi 52 12% 57%
Additional storage 43 10% 47%
Gallery/Exhibition space 41 9% 45%
Green space (e.g. ground or rooftop community garden) 41 9% 45%
General-use studio/flex-space 37 8% 41%
Fitness room 29 7% 32%
Rehearsal space (dance, theater, performance art, etc.) 27 6% 30%
Sustainable/Renewable energy-based design 25 6% 27%
Utility sink with trap 25 6% 27%
Business center (copier, fax, scanner, postage meter, etc.) 20 5% 22%
Sound proof practice room 20 5% 22%
Classroom(s)/Teaching space 19 4% 21%
Bicycle parking (indoors/secure) 17 4% 19%
Networking/Meeting/Lounge space 16 4% 18%
Outdoor work area 11 3% 12%
Loading dock 7 2% 8%
Other, please specify 6 1% 7%
Electric car charging station 2 0% 2%
Total Respondents 91
Total Responses 438
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5) How many parking spaces does you household need?
66% of interested respondents need one parking space
"yes" to affordable artist
live/work housing
Number of Parking Spaces Needed # %
None 3 3%
One 60 66%
Two 25 27%
Three or more 3 3%
Total 91 100%
6) Which of the following shared transportation options would you use on a frequent or
regular basis?
The top two transportation options interested respondents would use on a frequent or regular basis are public
transportation systems (e.g. bus, light rail, etc.) and bike/pedestrian regional trail/Artery.
"yes" to affordable
artist live/work
housing
Transportation options #
%
Responses % Respondents
Public transportation systems (e g, bus, light rail, etc.) 74 35% 81%
Bike/Pedestrian regional trail/Artery 57 27% 63%
Carpooling 38 18% 42%
Car sharing 23 11% 25%
Bike sharing 17 8% 19%
None of the above 3 1% 3%
Total Responses 212
Total Respondents 91
7) Have you considered leaving Hopkins, and if so, would the opportunity to have affordable
artist live/work space encourage you to stay?
70% of respondents who are interested in affordable artist live/work housing have considered leaving Hopkins
but would be encouraged to stay for this opportunity.
"yes" to
affordable
artist
live/work
housing
Have you considered leaving Hopkins? # %
I have not considered leaving Hopkins 6 26%
I have considered leaving Hopkins and this opportunity would encourage me to stay 16 70%
I have considered leaving Hopkins and this opportunity does not impact whether I remain in or move from the city 1 4%
Total 23 100%
*This question was asked of those who currently live in Hopkins.
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III. ARTIST RESPONDENTS INTERESTED IN RENTING
PRIVATE STUDIO/CREATIVE WORK SPACE
“Private Studio/Creative Work Space” is referred to as “Private Studio Space” in
the remainder of report.
The following statistics are about the combined 103 individuals who indicated they are interested in private
studio space. It includes those respondents interested in renting only studio space and not live/work space,
and those interested in both studio and artist live/work housing on an ongoing basis. 70 of the artists are
interested in studio space rental and not live/work space too.
A. RENTING PRIVATE STUDIO/CREATIVE WORK SPACE ON AN
ONGOING BASIS
1) Would you rent private studio space?
68% of respondents interested in private studio space are interested in studio rental only and not housing too.
"yes" to private
studio
responses
Would you rent studio or creative work space on an ongoing basis? # %
Yes - Both live/work and studio rental 33 32%
Yes - Studio rental only 70 68%
Total 103 100%
33
70
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Yes - Both live/work and studio rental
Yes - Studio rental only
Would you rent studio or creative work space on an ongoing basis?
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2) Have you ever lived in the City of Hopkins?
44% of respondents interested in private studio space currently live in Hopkins, MN.
"yes" to private studio
responses Total Respondents
Have you ever lived in the City of Hopkins? # % # %
I currently live in Hopkins 45 44% 86 35%
Yes, but not currently 16 16% 28 11%
No 42 41% 135 54%
Total 103 100% 249 100%
3) In what areas of the arts, cultural or creative industries are you most involved?
The top 6 arts, cultural or creative industries in which respondents are most involved are: painting/drawing,
photography, mixed media, art gallery/exhibition space/curatorial, graphic arts/design, and writing/literary arts.
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
10%
12%
14%
16%
18%
20%
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Painting/DrawingPhotographyMixed mediaArt gallery/Exhibition space/CuratorialGraphic arts/designWriting/Literary artsJewelry design/fabricationMusic…SculptureArts education/instructionCrafts/Fine craftsPrintmakingOther, please specifyFilm/Video/Television/Digital/Web-based…Book arts/IllustrationPerformance artDigital arts (computer/multimedia/new…Healing arts/Art therapiesTheater arts (acting, directing,…Dance/ChoreographyFire arts (ceramics, glass,…Marketing/AdvertisingArts administration/Arts advocacyFiber/Textile arts/Fashion/Costume designInterior designMurals/Street artWoodworkingArchitecture/Landscape architectureArt/Music therapyArts, Cultural, and Creative Industries
Respondents interested in Private Studio Space
#% of responses
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"yes" to Private Studio
Responses Total Responses
Arts, Cultural and Creative industries #
% of
responses
% of
respondents #
% of
responses
% of
respondents
Painting/Drawing 54 18% 52% 98 13% 39%
Photography 18 6% 17% 44 6% 18%
Mixed media 17 6% 17% 46 6% 18%
Art gallery/Exhibition space/Curatorial 16 5% 16% 27 4% 11%
Graphic arts/design 14 5% 14% 31 4% 12%
Writing/Literary arts 14 5% 14% 34 5% 14%
Jewelry design/fabrication 13 4% 13% 31 4% 12%
Music (vocal/instrumental/recording/composition) 13 4% 13% 42 6% 17%
Sculpture 13 4% 13% 22 3% 9%
Arts education/instruction 11 4% 11% 39 5% 16%
Crafts/Fine crafts 10 3% 10% 39 5% 16%
Printmaking 10 3% 10% 14 2% 6%
Other, please specify 10 3% 10% 22 3% 9%
Film/Video/Television/Digital/Web-based entertainment
production 9 3% 9% 19 3% 8%
Book arts/Illustration 8 3% 8% 13 2% 5%
Performance art 8 3% 8% 20 3% 8%
Digital arts (computer/multimedia/new media, etc.) 7 2% 7% 14 2% 6%
Healing arts/Art therapies 7 2% 7% 11 1% 4%
Theater arts (acting, directing, production, etc.) 7 2% 7% 35 5% 14%
Dance/Choreography 6 2% 6% 29 4% 12%
Fire arts (ceramics, glass, metalworking/metalsmithing) 6 2% 6% 24 3% 10%
Marketing/Advertising 5 2% 5% 8 1% 3%
Arts administration/Arts advocacy 4 1% 4% 15 2% 6%
Fiber/Textile arts/Fashion/Costume design 4 1% 4% 21 3% 8%
Interior design 4 1% 4% 9 1% 4%
Murals/Street art 3 1% 3% 8 1% 3%
Woodworking 3 1% 3% 13 2% 5%
Architecture/Landscape architecture 2 1% 2% 6 1% 2%
Art/Music therapy 2 1% 2% 4 1% 2%
Total Respondents 103 249
Total Responses 300 745
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B. CURRENT STUDIO/WORK SPACE SITUATIONS
1) Do you currently have workspace you use only for your art or creative work?
58% of respondents interested in private studio space have space they use only for their art/creative work.
"yes" to private studio
responses Total Responses
Have space used only for art/creative work? # % # %
Yes 60 58% 128 51%
No 43 42% 121 49%
Total 103 100% 249 100%
2) Which best describes your current art or creative work situation for those who selected "yes" to
private studio?
49% of respondents interested in private studio space have space within their home they use for art or creative
work.
"yes" to private studio
responses Total Responses
Studio/Creative Work Space Arrangements # % # %
I rent or own studio/creative work space separate
from my housing on an ongoing basis 17 17% 29 12%
I rent or own studio/creative work space separate
from my housing on an occasional or as needed
basis 4 4% 8 3%
I have space within my home/housing situation
that I use for my art or creative work 50 49% 121 49%
I don’t have the space I need for my art or creative
work (e g, current space is not adequate, I cannot
afford available space, etc.) 28 27% 73 29%
My work space is provided free of charge (e g,
member of dance troupe, university student, etc.) 3 3% 13 5%
My work does not require designated space 1 1% 5 2%
Total 103 100% 249 100%
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C. PRIVATE STUDIO SPACE PREFERENCES
1) What is the maximum monthly amount you would consider paying (NOT including
utilities) for private studio or creative work space, if paid separately from housing?
Over 50% of respondents interested in private studio space would consider paying $250 or less maximum monthly
for space.
"yes" to private studio
responses
Max Monthly Amount # %
$1 - $50 5 5%
$51 - $100 13 13%
$101 - $150 12 12%
$151 - $200 16 16%
$201 - $250 8 8%
$251 - $300 14 14%
$301 - $350 11 11%
$351 - $400 8 8%
$401 - $500 11 11%
$501 - $750 3 3%
More than $750 2 2%
Total 103 100%
2) What is the minimum square footage necessary for your private studio space?
75% of respondents interested in private studio space need a minimum of 500 square feet or less.
"yes" to
private
studio
responses
Minimum Square Footage # %
Under 200 sq. feet 19 18.4%
200 - 350 sq. feet 34 33.0%
351 - 500 sq. feet 24 23.3%
501 - 650 sq. feet 5 4.9%
651 - 800 sq. feet 5 4.9%
801 - 1,000 sq. feet 5 4.9%
1,001 - 1,500 sq. feet 4 3.9%
I do not know the square footage necessary for my private studio or creative work
space 7 6.8%
Total 103 100%
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3) Of the following, please choose up to four that would be most important for your private
studio space.
The top 5 features that are most important to respondents for their private studio or creative work space are:
abundant natural light, internet access (high-speed/high bandwidth for large files/graphics use), high ceiling (over
10 feet), durable floors (e.g. concrete), and special ventilation.
"yes" to private studio responses
Type of Features* #
%
Responses
%
Respondents
Abundant natural light 78 23% 76%
Internet access (high-speed/high bandwidth for large files/graphics
use) 55 16% 53%
High ceiling (over 10 feet) 39 12% 38%
Durable flooring (e.g. concrete) 35 10% 34%
Special ventilation 34 10% 33%
Storefront/Direct street access for retail sales 30 9% 29%
Soundproofing 21 6% 20%
Doors that are wide/oversized 16 5% 16%
Other, please specify 8 2% 8%
Sprung floor 6 2% 6%
Special electrical wiring/subpanel 5 1% 5%
Washer/Dryer hook-ups 5 1% 5%
Floor drain 4 1% 4%
High-load bearing floor 1 0% 1%
Total Respondents 103
Total Responses 337
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4) Of the following shared amenities and design features that may be available in the building
where you would have a private studio space, please choose up to five that would be most
important to you.
The top 4 shared amenities/design features that are most important to respondents for their private studio or
creative work space are: building wi-fi, gallery/exhibition space, utility sink, and additional storage.
"yes" to private studio responses
Important Shared amenities/features* #
%
Responses
%
Respondents
Building Wi-Fi 68 15% 66%
Gallery/Exhibition space 62 14% 60%
Utility sink with trap 47 11% 46%
Additional storage 42 9% 41%
Green space (e.g. ground or rooftop community garden) 39 9% 38%
Networking/Meeting/Lounge space 34 8% 33%
Classroom(s)/Teaching space 30 7% 29%
Sustainable/Renewable energy-based design 19 4% 18%
Loading dock 18 4% 17%
Outdoor work area 17 4% 17%
Bicycle parking (indoors/secure) 16 4% 16%
Rehearsal space (dance, theater, performance art, etc.) 16 4% 16%
Total 103
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IV. INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN SHARED CREATIVE SPACE
AND SHARED PERFORMING ARTS SPACE
The following statistics are about the 149 individuals who said they are interested in accessing
shared creative space and specialized equipment and the 66 artists who said they are interested
in accessing shared performing arts space and specialized equipment.
A. ACCESSING SHARED SPACE(S)
1) Would you rent shared space/specialized equipment through a short-term occasional rental or
paid membership-based arrangement?
There is a total of 149 respondents interested in accessing shared creative space and 66 respondents interested in
shared performing arts space.
# %
Access to Shared Creative space 149 60%
Access to Shared Performing Arts Space 66 27%
Total Respondents 249
B. SHARED CREATIVE SPACE
1) Have you ever lived in the City of Hopkins?
40% respondents who are interested in accessing shared creative space currently live in the City of Hopkins.
Access to shared
studio space Total Responses
Have you ever lived in the City of Hopkins # % # %
I currently live in Hopkins 60 40% 86 35%
Yes, but not currently 19 13% 28 11%
No 70 47% 135 54%
Total 149 100% 249 100%
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2) In what areas of the arts, cultural or creative industries are you most involved?
The top 7 arts, cultural and creative industries for those interested in shared creative space are:
painting/drawing, photography, mixed media, crafts/fine crafts, graphic arts/design, jewelry design/fabrication
and music (vocal/instrumental/recording/composition).
Access to shared studio space
Arts, Cultural and Creative Industries #
% of
responses
% of
respondents
Painting/Drawing 59 13% 40%
Photography 27 6% 18%
Mixed media 26 6% 17%
Crafts/Fine crafts 24 5% 16%
Graphic arts/design 22 5% 15%
Jewelry design/fabrication 22 5% 15%
Music (vocal/instrumental/recording/composition) 22 5% 15%
Arts education/instruction 21 5% 14%
Theater arts (acting, directing, production, etc.) 19 4% 13%
Writing/Literary arts 18 4% 12%
Art gallery/Exhibition space/Curatorial 16 4% 11%
Fire arts (ceramics, glass, metalworking/metalsmithing) 16 4% 11%
Other, please specify 16 4% 11%
Dance/Choreography 15 3% 10%
Sculpture 14 3% 9%
Film/Video/Television/Digital/Web-based entertainment production 13 3% 9%
Fiber/Textile arts/Fashion/Costume design 12 3% 8%
Performance art 12 3% 8%
Printmaking 11 2% 7%
Book arts/Illustration 10 2% 7%
Digital arts (computer/multimedia/new media, etc.) 10 2% 7%
Woodworking 10 2% 7%
Interior design 7 2% 5%
Healing arts/Art therapies 6 1% 4%
Marketing/Advertising 6 1% 4%
Murals/Street art 6 1% 4%
Architecture/Landscape architecture 5 1% 3%
Arts administration/Arts advocacy 5 1% 3%
Installation art 3 1% 2%
Art/Music therapy 2 0% 1%
Total Respondents 149
Total Responses 455
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0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
10%
12%
14%
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Painting/DrawingPhotographyMixed mediaCrafts/Fine craftsGraphic arts/designJewelry design/fabricationMusic…Arts education/instructionTheater arts (acting, directing, production, etc )Writing/Literary artsArt gallery/Exhibition space/CuratorialFire arts (ceramics, glass,…Other, please specifyDance/ChoreographySculptureFilm/Video/Television/Digital/Web-based…Fiber/Textile arts/Fashion/Costume designPerformance artPrintmakingBook arts/IllustrationDigital arts (computer/multimedia/new media,…WoodworkingInterior designHealing arts/Art therapiesMarketing/AdvertisingMurals/Street artArchitecture/Landscape architectureArts administration/Arts advocacyInstallation artArt/Music therapyArts, Cultural, and Creative Industries
Respondents interested in Shared Studio Space
#% of responses
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3) Of the following, please choose up to five shared spaces and/or types of specialized equipment
that you would be most interested in accessing through a paid membership or other short-term rental
arrangement.
The top 6 types of shared space and/or types of specialized equipment for those respondents interested in shared
studio space are: studio space (general-purpose, multiple user), gallery/exhibition space, studio space (general-
purpose, for occasional private use), woodworking shop and equipment (e.g. routers, sanders, etc.),
classroom(s)/teaching space, and paint room (sprayers/ventilation).
Access to
shared studio
space
Shared Creative Space Amenities # %
Studio space (general-purpose, multiple user) 56 38%
Gallery/Exhibition space 52 35%
Studio space (general-purpose, for occasional private use) 51 34%
Woodworking shop and equipment (e g, routers, sanders, etc.) 35 23%
Classroom(s)/Teaching space 34 23%
Paint room (sprayers/ventilation) 33 22%
Photography studio (with equipment) 31 21%
Ceramics and/or Clay studio/Kiln 27 18%
Networking/Meeting/Lounge space 26 17%
Computers with design software (e g, CAD, Photoshop, InDesign, Final Cut Pro, etc.) 24 16%
Digital fabrication and prototyping equipment (3D Printers/Laser cutters, Machine
shop) 23 15%
Fine metals/Jewelry making studio 23 15%
Metalworking/Metalsmithing studio 23 15%
Printmaking studio (with equipment) 23 15%
Storage (larger than 100 sq. feet) 21 14%
Textile space (loom, spinning wheel, sewing machines, etc.) 19 13%
Conference/Meeting room access 17 11%
Office equipment (color copier/printer, etc.) 16 11%
Soundstage/Green screen 15 10%
Outdoor work area 13 9%
Community kitchen (for communal meals, demonstrations, etc.) 12 8%
Film/Video screening room 11 7%
Foundry 11 7%
Dark room 10 7%
Glass hot shop 8 5%
Other, please specify 8 5%
Commercial kitchen (for retail food preparation/classes) 7 5%
Total 149 100%
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C. SHARED PERFORMING ARTS SPACE
1) Have you ever lived in the City of Hopkins, MN?
30% of interested respondents who are interested in accessing shared performing arts space
currently live in Hopkins, MN.
2) In what areas of the arts, cultural or creative industries are you most involved?
The top 4 arts, cultural or creative industries in which interested respondents are most involved are: theater arts
(acting, directing, production), music (vocal/instrumental/recording/composition), dance/choreography, and
painting/drawing.
Access to shared Performing Space
Arts, Cultural and Creative Industries #
% of
responses % of respondents
Theater arts (acting, directing, production, etc.) 22 11% 33%
Music (vocal/instrumental/recording/composition) 18 9% 27%
Dance/Choreography 17 9% 26%
Painting/Drawing 17 9% 26%
Performance art 13 7% 20%
Writing/Literary arts 13 7% 20%
Film/Video/Television/Digital/Web-based entertainment production 12 6% 18%
Arts education/instruction 11 6% 17%
Photography 11 6% 17%
Graphic arts/design 7 4% 11%
Other, please specify 6 3% 9%
Art gallery/Exhibition space/Curatorial 4 2% 6%
Arts administration/Arts advocacy 4 2% 6%
Crafts/Fine crafts 4 2% 6%
Jewelry design/fabrication 4 2% 6%
Book arts/Illustration 3 2% 5%
Fire arts (ceramics, glass, metalworking/metalsmithing) 3 2% 5%
Mixed media 3 2% 5%
Sculpture 3 2% 5%
Woodworking 3 2% 5%
Architecture/Landscape architecture 2 1% 3%
Fiber/Textile arts/Fashion/Costume design 2 1% 3%
Interior design 2 1% 3%
Marketing/Advertising 2 1% 3%
Murals/Street art 2 1% 3%
Art/Music therapy 1 1% 2%
Digital arts (computer/multimedia/new media, etc.) 1 1% 2%
Healing arts/Art therapies 1 1% 2%
Installation art 1 1% 2%
Printmaking 0 0% 0%
Total Respondents 66
Total Responses 192
Access to shared
Performing Space Total Responses
Ever Lived in the City of Hopkins? # % # %
I currently live in Hopkins 20 30% 86 35%
Yes, but not currently 6 9% 28 11%
No 40 61% 135 54%
Total 66 100% 249 100%
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3) Of the following, please choose up to four performing arts spaces and/or types of specialized
equipment.
The top 5 types of performing arts spaces, types of specialized equipment, and/or support spaces that respondents
are most interested in are: rehearsal space (theater, performance art, etc.), theater/performance space (black
box/flexible), classroom(s)/teaching space, dance studio/rehearsal space, and theater/performance space (formal
seating/permanent stage.
Access to shared
Performing Space
Shared spaces and/or types of specialized equipment # %
Rehearsal space (theater, performance art, etc.) 27 41%
Theater/Performance space (black box/flexible) 27 41%
Classroom(s)/Teaching space 22 33%
Dance studio/rehearsal space (with sprung floor) 18 27%
Theater/Performance space (formal seating/permanent stage) 17 26%
Sound booth (voice over/music recording) 16 24%
Sound proof practice room 16 24%
Conference/Meeting room access 13 20%
Music recording studio 11 17%
Scene/Prop shop 11 17%
Networking/Meeting/Lounge space 10 15%
Storage space (larger than 100 sq. feet) 10 15%
Office equipment (color copier/printer, etc.) 7 11%
Costume shop 6 9%
Piano 6 9%
Other, please specify 3 5%
Total 66
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
10%
12%
14%
0
5
10
15
20
25
Theater arts (acting,…Music…Dance/ChoreographyPainting/DrawingPerformance artWriting/Literary artsFilm/Video/Television/Digit…Arts education/instructionPhotographyGraphic arts/designOther, please specifyArt gallery/Exhibition…Arts administration/Arts…Crafts/Fine craftsJewelry design/fabricationBook arts/IllustrationFire arts (ceramics, glass,…Mixed mediaSculptureWoodworkingArchitecture/Landscape…Fiber/Textile…Interior designMarketing/AdvertisingMurals/Street artArt/Music therapyDigital arts…Healing arts/Art therapiesInstallation artArts, Cultural, and Creative Industries
Respondents interested in Shared Performing Space
#% of responses
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4) What Is the maximum hourly rental rate you would pay to access up to 1,000 square feet
of the theater/dance rehearsal and/or music practice space in which you are interested?
Over 40% of respondents that are interested in accessing up to 1000 square feet of dance studio/rehearsal space,
rehearsal space (theater, performance, etc.) or sound proof practice rooms would pay a rental fee between $10-$15
an hour.
Access to shared Performing Space
What is the maximum
hourly rental rate you
would pay to access up
to 1000 SF of space
Dance studio/rehearsal space
(with sprung floor)
Rehearsal
space
(theater,
performance
art, etc.)
Sound
proof
practice
room Total
None I cannot pay for
space 1 0 1 1
$5.00 an hour 5 3 1 5
$10.00 an hour 0 7 2 9
$15.00 an hour 4 6 3 7
$20.00 an hour 4 5 4 7
$25.00 an hour 1 2 4 5
$30.00 an hour 2 2 0 2
$40.00 an hour 1 1 1 1
$50.00 an hour 0 1 0 1
Total 18 27 16 38
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D. ALL RESPONDENTS
1) Interested in receiving further information?
Would you be interested in: # %
Receiving occasional and important updates on this project? 184 74%
Volunteering for this project? 103 41%
Being added to a general friends of Artspace email list? 154 62%
Being added to a Hopkins Center for the Arts email list? 129 52%
Total 249
2) How did you learn about this survey?
50% of respondents learned about this survey from social media or an email.
How did you learn about this survey? # %
From a social media outlet (e g, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.) 90 29%
Received an email inviting my participation 62 20%
From a friend/colleague/acquaintance 56 18%
Other, please specify 24 8%
At a public meeting/event specifically about this project 22 7%
From a flyer, poster, or postcard handout 21 7%
At an event I attended, unrelated to this project 12 4%
From any other web-based source (website, blog, online-only publication, etc.) 10 3%
From an information media source that is not primarily web-based
(newspaper, magazine, television, radio, etc.) 9 3%
Total 307
Hopkins, MN Artist Survey Data - All Respondents
Total Respondents 249
In what areas of the arts, cultural or creative industries are you most involved? (Select up to four that most apply)
Architecture/Landscape architecture 243 97.6%
Art gallery/Exhibition space/Curatorial 222 89.2%
Art/Music therapy 245 98.4%
Arts administration/Arts advocacy 234 94.0%
Arts education/instruction 210 84.3%
Book arts/Illustration 236 94.8%
Crafts/Fine crafts 210 84.3%
Dance/Choreography 220 88.4%
Digital arts (computer/multimedia/new media, etc )235 94.4%
Fiber/Textile arts/Fashion/Costume design 228 91.6%
Film/Video/Television/Digital/Web-based entertainment production 230 92.4%
Fire arts (ceramics, glass, metalworking/metalsmithing)225 90.4%
Graphic arts/design 218 87.6%
Healing arts/Art therapies 238 95.6%
Installation art 242 97.2%
Interior design 240 96.4%
Jewelry design/fabrication 218 87.6%
Marketing/Advertising 241 96.8%
Mixed media 203 81.5%
Murals/Street art 241 96.8%
Music (vocal/instrumental/recording/composition)207 83.1%
Painting/Drawing 151 60.6%
Performance art 229 92.0%
Photography 205 82.3%
Printmaking 235 94.4%
Sculpture 227 91.2%
Theater arts (acting, directing, production, etc )214 85.9%
Woodworking 236 94.8%
Writing/Literary arts 215 86.3%
*Detailed free-text responses for those who selected “Other” are shown in the following table.
Do you currently have work space you use only for your art or creative work? (i.e., space for creation, rehearsal, etc.)
Yes 128 51.4%
No 121 48.6%
Total 249 100.0%
Which best describes your current art or creative work situation?
I rent or own studio/creative work space separate from my housing on an ongoing basis 29 11.6%
I rent or own studio/creative work space separate from my housing on an occasional or as needed basis 8 3.2%
I have space within my home/housing situation that I use for my art or creative work 121 48.6%
I dont have the space I need for my art or creative work (e g , current space is not adequate, I cannot afford available
73 29.3%
My work space is provided free of charge (e g , member of dance troupe, university student, etc )13 5.2%
My work does not require designated space 5 2.0%
Total 249 100.0%
What do you currently pay monthly, on average (NOT including utilities), for the studio or creative work space you
rent or own outside your home on an ongoing basis?
Note: this question was asked only of the 57 respondents who selected "I rent or own studio or other creative work
space outside my home on an ongoing basis" in the previous question.
$0 1 3.4%
$51 - $100 2 6.9%
$101 - $150 5 17.2%
$151 - $200 2 6.9%
$201 - $250 2 6.9%
$301 - $350 4 13.8%
This spreadsheet provides a summary of responses for all survey respondents (the entire survey sample). The information is presented in the
order of the survey and includes the survey questions followed by the total number of responses for each answer. All respondents completed
portions of the survey, which are included in this spreadsheet. However, some survey questions were only presented to “interested” respondents;
the data for those questions have been summarized in the report and are not included here.
$351 - $400 2 6.9%
$401 - $500 3 10.3%
$501 - $750 1 3.4%
More than $750 7 24.1%
Total 29 100.0%
Do you currently own or rent/lease your living space?
Rent/Lease 79 31.7%
Own 155 62.2%
Do not rent/lease or own 15 6.0%
Total 249 100.0%
What do you currently pay monthly, on average, for your housing, NOT including utilities? (e.g., your monthly rent or
mortgage payment)
Note: this question was asked only of the 350 respondents who selected “Rent/Lease” or “Own” in the previous question.
$0 – I currently dont pay for housing 21 23.3%
$1 - $400 16 17.8%
$401 - $500 7 7.8%
$501 - $600 10 11.1%
$601 - $700 12 13.3%
$701 - $800 9 10.0%
$801 - $900 14 15.6%
$901 - $1,000 21 23.3%
$1,001 - $1,100 14 15.6%
$1,101 - $1,200 20 22.2%
$1,201 - $1,300 15 16.7%
$1,301 - $1,400 14 15.6%
$1,401 - $1,500 8 8.9%
$1,501 - $1,600 12 13.3%
$1,601 - $1,700 7 7.8%
$1,701 - $1,800 6 6.7%
$1,801 - $1,900 1 1.1%
$1,901 - $2,000 4 4.4%
$2,001 - $2,100 7 7.8%
$2,201 - $2,300 1 1.1%
$2,301 - $2,400 3 3.3%
$2,401 - $2,500 1 1.1%
More than $2,500 11 12.2%
Total 90 260.0%
Have you ever lived in Hopkins, MN
I currently live in Hopkins 86 34.5%
Yes, but not currently 28 11.2%
No 135 54.2%
249 100.0%
Would you rent studio or creative work space, specifically designed for artists and creative individuals, on an ongoing
basis in Hopkins, MN
Yes - Both live/work and studio rental 33 13.3%
Yes - Studio rental only 70 28.1%
Total 103 41.4%
Would you access studio or creative work space occasionally, through a short-term rental or membership based
arrangement in Hopkins
Yes 149 59.8%
Total 249 59.8%
Would you access shared performing arts space and/or specialized equipment through a paid membership or other
short-term or occasional rental arrangement (e g , rehearsal space, theater, recording studio, etc )
Yes 66 26.5%
Total 249 26.5%
I would not choose any of these options
Yes 19 7.6%
Total 249 7.6%
What is your age?
20 years or younger 5 2.0%
21 - 30 years 47 18.9%
31 - 40 years 53 21.3%
41 - 50 years 37 14.9%
51 - 60 years 48 19.3%
61 - 70 years 46 18.5%
Over 70 years 13 5.2%
Total 249 100.0%
What is your gender?
Female 162 65.1%
Male 76 30.5%
Non-Binary 1 0.4%
Not Listed 7 2.8%
Prefer not to answer 3 1.2%
Total 249 100.0%
Which of the following best describes you?
White/Caucasian 221 88.8%
Asian 11 4.4%
Multiracial/Multiethnic 7 2.8%
Hispanic/Latino 5 2.0%
Something else (please specify)3 1.2%
Black/African American 1 0.4%
Native American/American Indian/Alaskan Native 1 0.4%
Total 249 100.0%
Total household size (Total number of adults and children)
One - I am the only adult 63 25.3%
Two 136 54.6%
Three 25 10.0%
Four or more 25 10.0%
Total 249 100.0%
Total children (under 18):
None 184 73.9%
One 30 12.0%
Two 27 10.8%
Three 5 2.0%
Four or more 3 1.2%
Total 249 100.0%
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
High school/GED 12 4.8%
Some college course work or 2-year degree 65 26.1%
Bachelors degree 93 37.3%
Some post-graduate work 25 10.0%
Post-graduate degree 54 21.7%
Post-graduate degree 0.0%
Total 249 100.0%
Are you a full time student?
Yes 12 4.8%
No 237 95.2%
Total 249 100.0%
Which range is closest to your gross annual household income (including income from other family/household
members)? This question is for those who selected "yes" to Live/Work housing
#%
Prefer Not to Answer 15 6.0%
Under $10,000 8 3.2%
$10,000 - $15,000 5 2.0%
$15,001 - $20,000 3 1.2%
$20,001 - $25,000 18 7.2%
$25,001 - $30,000 8 3.2%
$30,001 - $35,000 12 4.8%
$35,001 - $40,000 13 5.2%
$40,001 - $45,000 9 3.6%
$45,001 - $50,000 19 7.6%
$50,001 - $55,000 9 3.6%
$55,001 - $60,000 16 6.4%
$60,001 - $65,000 6 2.4%
$65,001 - $75,000 18 7.2%
$75,001 - $85,000 15 6.0%
$85,001 - $100,000 26 10.4%
$101,000 - over $400,000 49 19.7%
Total 249 100.0%
What Percentage of your income comes from your art or creative work? (not the household's income)
Less than 10%148 59.4%
10% - 25%39 15.7%
26% - 50%20 8.0%
51% - 75%6 2.4%
76% - 100%36 14.5%
Total 249 100.0%
Hopkins, MN - Artist Survey Respondents Not Interested in Any Type of Space
(Out of 19 respondents who indicated they are not interested in any of the living or creative working space options in Hopkins, MN)19
Reason for Lack of Interest*# %
My current creative work and living spaces meet my needs 11 57.9%
Downtown Hopkins is not a location of interest to me 7 36.8%
I need or am interested in space, but am not able to relocate, rent space or buy a membership in the foreseeable future 1 5.3%
Other, please specify 3 15.8%
19 100.0%
* Respondents may have selected multiple reasons.
**Detailed free-text responses for those who selected this option are shown below.
***Reasons that the city of Hopkins is not a location of interest are shown below.
Free Text Responses For: Other, please specify.
Responses to the Question: "You indicated that you are not interested in relocating to an affordable live/work community, or in renting studio or creative
work space on an ongoing or occasional basis in Hopkins, Please let us know why. (Select all that apply)"
Other Reasons for Lack of Interest
I can't afford it.
private studio/creative work space
The city has spent ENOUGH on 'art'. Enough in 'affordable ' housing. Let's figure out how to get a few more jobs into the town. Make space available for
small business offices, garages, workshops and garages
Too far from my current residence and my clientele
Too far from the city.
Reasons The City of Hopkins, MN is Not a Location of Interest
I don't want to leave my garden.
I enjoy living in the city in Minneapolis where I am closer to friends and events. Also my partner's parents live in Hopkins and I can't emotionally deal with livin
It's far from the center of things. . . . I'm a snob and I only like 'real' cities, with a maximum of density, vibrancy, and diversity.
Hopkins, MN Artist Survey Respondent Comments
Responses to the question: "If you have ideas for arts or arts-compatible programs, businesses or organizations that you would like to have considered as
part of the development of the proposed project in Hopkins, please enter them below."
Artist Survey Comments
A well lite quiet place to paint.
A entrepreneur non profit, to help me get a food truck/brick and mortar idea going. Would totally use shared space kike a commercial kitchen, amd would
benefit from a community of people and resources to help me through the process
A green room
A makers space with 3D printing and CNC. Precious Plastics equipment and studio space.
A small studio where I can paint in quiet well lite. surroundings and not have to pack up everything at the end of two hours.
A storefront to sell/market items, possibly partly fund the space. Also, a creative meeting space to brainstorm and collaborate would be very valuable.
An area where a few times a year there could be a sale for the local artists and creators to show their wares or art. Kind of a localized art-crawl.
-Archetype - www.archetypesign.com for sign fabrication (interior, exterior) of final development -RSP Design -Hopkins High School Art Students and Faculty
-MCAD students and faculty
Art therapy for veterans, mentally ill, bereavement. I would be willing to teach/help.
Branch of the Minnetonka Center for the Arts for classes and gallery space.
Bringing arts to Hopkins by making living and working space would be a great asset to the city.
Bronze pouring, kiln for ceramics
Classes available for kids and teens would be amazing.
communal camp/teaching organizations.
Craft fairs once a month for artists to sell their products. A fee that is minimum would be ok to join the fair.
Creative work space , consultation for creatives and inventors alike. Children and adults. Prototyping, marketing, patent help. Everything that takes a inventor
through the long process. A financial return is possible for the art space
Cypherside, House of Dance Twin Cities,
Frame shop, Starbucks/Barnes and Noble, CurvesCommunity Room with kitchen facilities and wide screen TV
Free/cheap rehearsal spaces are a huge need. All types.
gallery / classroom spaces
Have more coffee shops, public spaces like library, hospitals, etc that are open to displaying local artists works bi-monthly.
Having a weekly group community room to come together to build and share ideas expanding knowledge of art and needs among the artist loft and art
communities.
Having art space to work with an adjacent retail and gallery would be amazing!!!! I shared some space with a friend for a while but we needed more
ventalation and access to water in the space. Hopkins needs this studio space so badly!!!!
Hopkins Center for the Arts
Hopkins Center for the Arts Hopkins School District/Community Education
Hopkins Center for the Arts is a great space but wish they could accommodate more hands on art like ceramics or sculpture.
House of Dance Twin Cities
House of Dance twin Cities, Cypher Side st, Paul
http://bambamgrafix.com/ (currently based in hopkins)
I am currently trying to organize a company for creatives and would like to help any others with the same goal. It would essentially be for all types of creatives
using any medium/media. Please contact me @thien.wins@gmail.com
I have seen them present at meetings regarding art space, but I think Stages Theatre Company would be a great partner in this project.
I really would like to see a new studio option for artists in Hopkins.
I think this would provide an excellent opportunity for people who wish to do more with their arts, but simply don't have the space/ funds to buy all of the
equipment. I would love to see open houses and community ed classes
I was volunteer Chairperson of the Friends Gallery from 82-84, am a spiritual director (where I use art with directees) and have a BA in Art. I have been taking
abstract painting classes and do not have space in my apartment to paint.
I would be interested in sharing gallery space--a possible co-op situation.
I would enjoy hosting an occasional 'Type-In' with my collection of working manual typewriters and IBM Selectrics for children, but adults would be
completely welcome. These events would be themed around writing poetry, stories, and short biographies.
I would like to see a shared space with a place to go with my daughter to expose her to different types of artistic work and perhaps take a mother daughter
class together. I would also love a spot to play the piano and get away from it all.
I would love to see a Hopkins chapter of the Loft Literary Center be located in downtown Hopkins. It's a great area to relax and reflect. This arts project is
amazing to see and I'm excited to see what grows from it!
It would be cool to provide different workshops say 1 week in length bringing in experts in the field and be able to provide housing while people work on their
projects.
It would be nice if Hopkins had work/studio spaces that could be bought rather than rented.
just want to make a living
Landscape design studios and photography studios
Love the idea of open studio space- also a place for make studio for youth, similar to Leonardos Basement in Minneapolis.
My creative interest fits into this category - which involves nature/cycling/trails and healing arts.
Not sure if it's related, but it would be great to do a regular market as a group. It would draw people into town. Possibly team up with the Hopkins Farmer's
Market? It would be great to do ongoing workshops (i.e. photography workshop from a professor at MCTC)
Note on income ?: Answer is based on my husband's current salary. We're artists/designers close to retirement age. Our income will be much less after
retirement. We'd love a live/work space now/after our retirement to continue our art/design w/ younger artist residents. Pls consider Seniors.
open studio to hobby artists on a weekly basis
Performing Institute of Minnesota (mentorships, small-group visits, etc.) Minnesota Fringe Festival (Fringe West?) Intermedia Arts (diversity and youth
involvement, needs a new home)
Please consider Stages Theatre Company and the Hopkins Center for the Arts -- both are invaluable assets to the Hopkins arts community!
Shared photography studio
Shared work space for sculpture would be most appealing to me.
Springboard for the Arts might be a great model to look at - they're building a new space in STP. But local, affordable studios would be a dream come true for
me!!
St. Louis Park Friends of the Arts; PLACE - Projects Lining Arts Community and Environment; The Park Theater Company
Stages theater company & Performing institute of Minnesota (formerly Mainstreet School of Performing Arts)
Stages Theatre Company
Stages Theatre Company- rehearsal space, performance space for Theatre for the Very Young. It would benefit myself and the company as I develop and teach
works for our theatre for the very young programs as an full time Education Associate
Stages theatre company, holistic health: massage, reiki, acupuncture, yoga,
Stages Theatre in Hopkins is in need of expansion space for classrooms and small production space, especially for theatre for the very young. This would be an
ideal partnership.
The Musicant Group
The space I use is affordable, but I have no locker space. I carry all of my supplies in the loaded trunk of my car--- a full load----And have to haul it in and out
of the car and in and out of the building.
There is a desire for more theatre and performance space other than the Hopkins Center for the arts. Also need a space for writers to meet, discuss and share
their works(poetry reads, performances of written word, new work reads, etc)
Would love a place that provides various types of art classes. Hopkins (and MN in general) has a great art community.
Would love to see a collaboration with Zeller Studio and the Hopkins Art Center.
Would love to see children's programs involved; a robust music education program throughout the city--perhaps through a partnership with McPhail or the
Guthrie or other likeminded organizations.
yoga studios? / Center Point massage school? / other healing arts organizations?
Hopkins, MN - How Respondents Learned About the Surveys
(Out of 249 Artist Survey Respondents)249
Ways Respondents Learned About the Survey*#%
From a social media outlet (e g , Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc )90 36.1%
Received an email inviting my participation 62 24.9%
From a friend/colleague/acquaintance 56 22.5%
Other, please specify 24 9.6%
At a public meeting/event specifically about this project 22 8.8%
From a flyer, poster, or postcard handout 21 8.4%
At an event I attended, unrelated to this project 12 4.8%
From any other web-based source (website, blog, online-only publication, etc )10 4.0%
From an information media source that is not primarily web-based (newspaper, magazine, television, radio, etc )9 3.6%
* Respondents may have selected multiple options.
**Detailed free-text responses for those who selected this option are shown below.
Free Text Responses For: Other, please specify.
Respondents to
Artist Survey
Responses to the Question: How did you learn about this survey? (Select all that apply)
With of Hopkins Newsletter
Sun Sailor
Veberod
Veberod Gem Gallery
Veberod gems sent it to me
Veberod online newsletter
Received at the Artist talk
St. Louis park arts email
St. Louis Park Sun Sailor
Stages Theatre company
Vebrod Gem Gallery email included this survey.
I am an art teacher in Hopkins
I live near here and am interested.
mnartists.org
MNartists.org
Private entity providing Silversmithing classes
HBCA
HCA membership
Hopkins Center for the Arts
Hopkins Center for the Arts
House of Dance, TC
Other Ways Respondents Learned About the Artist Survey
Dancers
distribution list from a small arts business