Massachusetts’ first limited equity artists’ cooperative, established in 1980, has 35 live-work studios and is home to 45 artists and their families. These studios are larger spaces with a stable population. Vacancies are rare.

The building has served as a model for artists’ housing nationwide and was key in the growth of the Fort Point Arts Community (FPAC). Gallery At 249 A Street was the home of the FPAC Office for its first eleven years. The 249 A Street Cooperative celebrated its 30th anniversary with the opening of this new gallery space in September 2014.