Manitou Art Center

Purpose

When the MAC started out as the Business of Art Center in 1988, it also functioned as a launchpad for artists, professionals, makers, and creatives to grow their business before expanding outward. With the Manitou Made Launchpad program, we are returning to our roots. This means equitable shared retail space for creatives and equitable shared office space for professionals, in addition to supportive resources. 

The obstacles to opening a new business in our community are substantial: high rent, limited space inventory downtown, and sparse resources. Manitou Made Launchpad turns good business ideas into reality. This opportunity is the first step toward making the bigger leap to a downtown location. While retail space is the primary opportunity, we also have small office spaces available for other business ideas. 

Who Can Apply?

Entrepreneurs with a viable business plan in need of affordable retail space who are interested in business resources, educational opportunities and who want to work within the Manitou Art Center are ideal candidates. Please consider applying and launching your business through Manitou Made Launchpad. Anyone with a little gumption and a sound business proposal will be eligible. Your business must be active (in some form) for a minimum of three months to qualify.