DENVER — RiNo Art District is using a new pop-up program to fill empty commercial spaces while boosting local artists.

The RiNo Made Pop-Up program gives selected artists a $1,500 stipend and a few months of free rent at vacant spaces in the area to set up exhibitions and host open studio hours.

The first storefront to house artists is at 2601 Walnut Street Unit 210, which is owned by national real estate company EDENS. The property owner is the first to participate in the program to showcase five local artists: Sam Grabowska, Matt McCall, Navya Mallepeddi, Shadae Hunt and Chris Bristow.

"Having this opportunity is just huge for many of us who have been in a bit of a purgatory, trying to find a place to work, trying to find support, working many jobs, trying to figure out how to stay af

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