Glendale Offers Local Artists Six Months Of Rent-Free Store Space

GLENDALE, CA — Calling all artists and artisans! The city of Glendale needs your help turning North Artsakh Avenue into one of L.A.'s great entertainment corners. Monday, Glendale launched a program offering selected businesses up to six months of rent-free retail space, aiming to spur growth of its Arts & Entertainment District.

Businesses offering specialty food and retail, such as cheese shops, wine, olive oil, soap, jewelry and clothing, are especially encouraged to apply. Artists offering education-based dance, music and acting services, performance or creation spaces are also sought.

"Artsakh Creative is looking for unique brands, businesses, creatives and entrepreneurs that have a genuine ability and desire to share their creative talents through artisanal and arts-related uses and products, as well as community events and programming," the organization wrote. "Selected business will be invited to showcase their products and/or cultural offerings in a retail space that will give artists and local, traditionally home or online-based businesses the opportunity to sell their products and test the local market for a limited time."

Applications will be judged by the product's uniqueness and quality, marketing plan, previous experience, and how closely the experience aligns with the goals for the Arts & Entertainment district.

Participating pop-ups submit a $2,000 refundable deposit. A lower deposit can be negotiated for pop-ups who will be present for one month or less.

Businesses within Glendale will receive priority, but those in neighboring communities such as Studio City and Pasadena are also welcome to apply.

The application deadline is January 21, and early submissions are encouraged. Interested artists and businesses can submit their application here.