# Event Details - **Event Name**: A Night at the Ph*rm*cy: Zero Empty Spaces Minneapolis Soft Launch - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Join Marge J. Buckley at her studio in the former Walgreens Ph*rm*cy for art, open studios and community on Nicollet Mall.About this Eventhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ts7pI5BK4jcAbout the EventSomething new is coming to life inside a familiar Downtown Minneapolis storefront.Zero Empty Spaces is transforming the former Walgreens at 815 Nicollet Mall into an affordable working artist studio community, bringing creativity, connection, and new energy to the heart of Downtown Minneapolis.Join us for A Night at the Ph*rm*cy, a special open-house soft launch led by Minneapolis artist Marge J. Buckley inside her studio, located in the former Ph*rm*cy area of the building.Guests will have the opportunity to explore the newly activated space, meet local artists, tour available studios, enjoy music and refreshments, and experience Marge’s full body of available work displayed together for the first time.Whether you are an artist looking for a place to create, an art lover interested in supporting local talent, or a community member excited about the future of Nicollet Mall, you are invited to be part of the beginning.The Evening Will FeatureA featured exhibition of work by Marge J. BuckleyArtwork by Kay Rossbach and other participating local artistsMusic by DJ Asher WeisbergComplimentary wine and light refreshmentsTours of the new Zero Empty Spaces artist studiosOpportunities to meet artists and learn about their creative practicesInformation for artists interested in securing a studioFeatured Artist: Marge J. BuckleyA Night at the Ph*rm*cy is being led by Marge J. Buckley, whose vision, creativity, and leadership are helping bring this new community of artists to life.Marge is a Minneapolis-based painter and playwright whose work uses dramatic color and surreal compositions as tools of optimism. Her art explores the belief that transformation, possibility, and abundance are within our collective reach.For this special evening, guests will have the rare opportunity to experience Marge’s full body of available work displayed together for the first time inside her new studio in the former Walgreens Ph*rm*cy.Come support Marge, discover her work, and celebrate the next chapter of her creative journey.Featured Artist: Kay RossbachKay Rossbach is a Minneapolis-based illustrator, artist, designer, animator, and comics professional. Her work will also be featured as part of the evening’s celebration of local creativity and artistic community.Artists: Your First Month of Studio Rent Could Be FreeZero Empty Spaces Minneapolis is now welcoming artists who want an affordable place to create outside their homes while working alongside a supportive community of fellow artists.Artists who apply by August 31, 2026, select a studio, and join the community by September 4, 2026, will receive their first month of studio rent free.New artists are also encouraged to move in and participate in A Night at the Ph*rm*cy on September 4, introducing their work to the community as part of the soft launch.Studios are available for $4 per square foot per month, including water and electricity, on a flexible month-to-month basis.For reference, an average 96-square-foot studio is approximately $384 per month after the complimentary first month.Zero Empty Spaces provides artists with:An affordable dedicated space to createA professional environment outside the homeOpportunities to connect and collaborate with other artistsGreater public visibility and access to potential collectorsParticipation in exhibitions, open studios, and community eventsA growing creative community in the heart of Downtown MinneapolisApply by August 31 at ZEArtistSpaces.com/RentSpace to be considered for the first-month-free offer.About Zero Empty SpacesZero Empty Spaces transforms vacant commercial properties into affordable working artist studios, bringing creativity, community, and renewed activity into spaces that would otherwise remain empty.Since launching in 2019, Zero Empty Spaces has activated dozens of locations across the country and provided studio opportunities to hundreds of artists. The Minneapolis location at 815 Nicollet Mall represents the next chapter of that mission, supporting local artists while contributing new energy, activity, and connection to Downtown Minneapolis.Event DetailsFriday, September 4, 20267:00 PM to 10:00 PMZero Empty Spaces Minneapolis815 Nicollet MallMinneapolis, MN 55402This event is free and open to all ages. Registration is encouraged.Presented by Zero Empty Spaces in collaboration with Marge J. Buckley, Commutator Collective, and the Minneapolis Downtown Council. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/fd662890-a383-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w740-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1927YV4v80Ehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bj4aPsG_tMU - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/minneapolis/a-night-at-the-phrmcy-zero-empty-spaces-minneapolis-soft-launch/100001999055003328 - **Event Categories**: art, exhibitions, performances, theatre, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Minneapolis - **state**: MN - **country**: United States - **location**: Zero Empty Spaces #34 - Downtown Minneapolis - **lat**: 44.9754258 - **long**: -93.2732953 - **full address**: Zero Empty Spaces #34 - Downtown Minneapolis, 815 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: A Night at the Ph*rm*cy: Zero Empty Spaces Minneapolis Soft Launch - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/549e73a70be51bdbd8e3bc7f045f446e6ba9282b145d2dcb6d7ad17e35356ccb-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1787992278 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is A Night at the Ph*rm*cy: Zero Empty Spaces Minneapolis Soft Launch being held? - **A:** A Night at the Ph*rm*cy: Zero Empty Spaces Minneapolis Soft Launch takes place on Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Zero Empty Spaces #34 - Downtown Minneapolis, 815 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing A Night at the Ph*rm*cy: Zero Empty Spaces Minneapolis Soft Launch? - **A:** A Night at the Ph*rm*cy: Zero Empty Spaces Minneapolis Soft Launch is organized by Zero Empty Spaces. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** A Night at the Ph*rm*cy: Zero Empty Spaces Minneapolis Soft Launch is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Minneapolis, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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