Making Do with a New Temporary Spot
For the past seven years, the Generator, a non-profit which bills itself as an inclusive maker space, has been a go to spot to make large or small-scale art and become part of a community of metal and wood builders, muralists, textile and ceramic artists, sculptors and painters. The organization recently closed its first location at 1240 Icehouse Avenue in Sparks after its lease there expired.
It recently opened a scaled down, smaller version of itself in the Reno Public Market, a retail complex that’s still under development at the former Shopper’s Square.
The maker organization still has over 150 members, and some are working on commission pieces, so they needed the new space as soon as possible.
“It's kinda rough because it's like an active construction space,” Jessi Janusee, the communications director said of the new location. “But it's awesome. They're giving it to us for really cheap and it's great to have a spot cause we were just not going to have one for a minute.”
While still under construction, The Reno Public Market will temporarily house The Generator while they work on looking for a permanent, larger location.
Organizing a Survey and Zoom for the Future
The Generator has a survey online to get answers to best finetune its now uncertain future. There is also a planned forum about the organization’s plans to be held via Zoom on September 24th at 6 pm open to the public. (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4336386342 / ID: 433 638 6342)
“I think we definitely want to make sure people realize that we're a space for anybody,” Janusee said as the Generator prepares for a bigger restart. “The Generator is for anyone who loves art, wants to try their hand at something new, or just be part of a growing and accepting community. And also you don't have to be an artist, you can even just come in and color. That's totally legit,” she said.