This feature highlights Marianne Chapel’s vision for SPAACES and her efforts to create a nonprofit arts organization that supports professional artists through affordable studios, contemporary exhibitions, and community engagement.
Summary: The article traces the founding of SPAACES from Marianne Chapel’s experiences as an artist, educator, and world traveler to the development of a unique nonprofit model focused on career-driven artists, particularly women artists. It also explores Chapel’s commitment to artist advocacy, community building, and using contemporary art as a tool for dialogue, connection, and positive social change.