The Loft Startup Fund

The Loft is the beginning of an arts movement in the west valley of the Phoenix metro area. The original idea was started by Nathaniel Heredia, a high school senior and musician who saw a need for an arts/music venue for himself and his peers to be able to express themselves creatively. With his parents' help, he converted his loft into a venue and hosted an open mic and art show, with great success. The art community that came together has the potential to be much larger than can be hosted in a home, so our vision is to convert an old church into a gallery/venue so we will be able to offer events, workshops and a community for creativity to develop.