Mother Foucault's, a vintage bookstore, intends to purchase its building at 715 SE Grand, needing to raise $300,000 by September 21. The Nathaniel West building has housed the bookstore since its move from SE Morrison, a relocation aided by the community. Store owner Craig Florence plans to use the third floor for workshops and residencies. In support of the purchase, a crowdfunding campaign is launched, and a nonprofit 'l'école buissonnière' will enhance arts and literary programs, including seminars and small press initiatives.
Mother Foucault's has announced its intent to purchase the historic Nathaniel West building, which houses the bookstore and community spaces, with an urgent goal to raise $300,000 by September 21.
The bookstore owner Craig Florence envisions the building's third floor as a venue for residencies and workshops, creating a centralized space for creativity and community engagement.
A crowdfunding campaign has been launched on GoFundMe to support the purchase, with the new nonprofit 'l'école buissonnière' aiming to cultivate a collaborative environment for artists and literary enthusiasts.
The bookstore is already known for its rich programming of poetry readings and concerts, and plans to enhance these offerings while also introducing seminars and small press publishing.
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