ER ARTS

Theater

Edward Reed Arts Organization strives to support independent artists as business owners that are self supporting. This organization is a non-profit 501 C 3 corporation which seeks public donations and grants for support of our programs. Revenues are also based on membership which provide members benefits based on their level of membership.

ER Arts was established in 2003 to encourage artists to see themselves as business owners. There is research supporting the fact that when artists move into a community the property values increase as well as the livability of the area. The communities stimulated by artist involvement then become out of reach for the artist due to the increase in cost to live there. The Doorman Cometh NY Times.

Program goals include education in legal issues related to owning a small business and selling a product. Ownership of real estate and equipment Marketing skills so creations and skills can be sold at a market rate to create a self supporting lifestyle.


EVENTS
ER Arts occupied approximately 5000 square feet on the first floor of the Julius Horton Building in 2004. Justin Beard was the director and established a fantastic year of theater, exhibits, events and classes with little assistance. In late 2004 the City of Seattle informed us that the THEATER addition was not permitted for the purpose of a theater so we were forced to lease the space. In 2005 we established a relationship with Chad McMurray, owner of Art in Music, and we continue to co-sponsor exhibits and hope to create more programs in the gallery space that is now called Christoff Gallery. The theater is now Khaos Recording Studios owned by Chad McMurray. www.artinmusic.com