My first studio was a spooky-charming old doctor’s office on Adams Ave in North Park, back in 2022. I found it the old-school way—calling every “for lease” sign I could—before quite literally stumbling into it. The space was tiny, garage-like, with fake windows, no ventilation, and a demolition date just a few months out.

I didn’t fully realize it then, but that space became the birthplace of The Rainbow—and of a model I now call Vacancy to Vibrancy.

The idea is simple: step into empty buildings—spaces in limbo—and bring them to life, even if just for a moment. Turn what’s overlooked into something meaningful. Create art, community, and connection where there was none. Then release it, and let the space move on to its next chapter.

After that first studio, I went searching again. With a mix of serendipity, manifestation, and a rekindled friendship, I landed at 2002 University Ave—the first official version of The Rainbow - pics below!

For the next 18 months, inside the Risk Rock–muraled building, it grew into something alive—comedy shows, live music, paint throwing, glow nights, markets, and a community that kept showing up.

Now, The Rainbow lives in a gallery-vibed space next to the North Park sign and our days are numbered. Each space shapes what The Rainbow becomes. And that’s part of the point.

My hope is to expand this model to other artists and creators—so more people can reimagine overlooked spaces, activate them with meaning, and give people the opportunity to try their dreams on.

Do you know where my next studio could be? Drop me a note and be sure to follow along on The Rainbow’s Instagram