Studios
Create affordable artist studios and production space; powered with renewable energy technologies for reduced carbon emissions, advanced heat recovery systems, and innovative waste water treatment. Let the artist inspire the use of the site and the site inspire the artist..

The Centerpiece of SOLAQUA Power & Art will be an eclectic collection of working studios in a variety of disciplines, powered by solar photovoltaic modules and hydrogen. The industrial arts such as welding, casting, glassblowing, ceramics, blacksmithing, and sculpture will use forges and furnaces that are fueled with hydrogen rather than propane. There will also be studios for the finer, more delicate arts such as papermaking, painting, and printmaking. In addition, there will be a multi-purpose hall for the performing arts, including music, theatre, poetry, dance and film.

• High-Energy Consumption Arts and Foundries
Glass blowing; recycled glass tile; metal casting; blacksmith forging; ceramics, ceramic tile; papermaking, additional opportunities.

• Industrial & Architectural Arts
Woodworker/Cabinetmaker; welder/sculptor; architectural elements and finishes, additional opportunities.

• Eco-Artists
Mixed media fine arts, additional opportunities.

• Art and Commerce
Support Solaqua products for wholesale/retail and internet sales and provide opportunities for synergy between artists, shared workforce, businesspeople, students, apprentices, and visitors. Offer apprenticeships, workshops, and collaborate with other groups to promote renewable energy and environmental sustainability in the arts.

• Cultural and Culinary Destination
Create a destination for the culinary arts, featuring local and regional foods. Add performing arts, on the outdoor solar-powered stage or in a rehabilitated black-box theatre that can also double as a large meeting space for workshops, concerts, demonstrations, and public
gatherings.

Solaqua is accepting inquires from applicants interested in designing and operating a commercial and fine arts foundry for glass making, metalworking and ceramics. The preferred applicant will have an existing business that is looking to expand; or is an experienced foundry manager with extensive knowledge in the design and operation of a hot glass shop. Please send a letter of interest outlining experience and goals to HYPERLINK "mailto:info@solaqua.org" info@solaqua.org.