Update: Studio Soto has been actively involved in seeking an appropriate relocation space in Fort Point since we, along with all the tenants of 49, 51, and 63 Melcher Street were no longer offered leases there by Archon-Goldman. The Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) visited us in October offering their support, and we have met with them since. So when the BRA recently positioned us in their initial negotiations with Lincoln Property, the owners of 316-322 Summer St., asking them to create a new home for Studio Soto, we answered them readily. The BRA invited us to meet with them and view a space Lincoln Property was offering, which has led to a process of negotiations that have taken place. Since then, we have successfully negotiated and are close to an agreement upon a space we can afford, that is triple the size of our former space on Melcher St. Of course, we will need support from many sources to build and sustain this in the coming months and years to come. Our lease terms will at the minimum be five years initially with two five-year renewals. This will be extremely good news for Studio Soto, its audiences and supporters, and the Fort Point community, and we are excited to share it with you. We will keep you posted and hope to have an announcement soon. |

