Help Cosmic Cat Comics & Renditions An Art Space

THANK YOU! YOU ARE STILL WELCOME TO MAKE A DONATION, BUT AT THIS TIME I AM NOT ACTIVELY REQUESTING THEM.

On Friday, May 10, 2024, two tornadoes came together in the Railroad Square Art District, causing irreparable damage to a number of buildings in the art park. My business, Cosmic Cat Comics, as well as my gallery and art studio Renditions An Art Space, was located in one of the buildings hard hit. Half of the siding on the north side of the building was torn off, as well as a bay door. The damage to the business came from the amount of rain to enter the building. This soaked not only the inventory located in the warehouse area of the building, but also the walls and ceiling of the store, and gallery walls.

As much as I would like the store to remain open, it just is not wise due to the damage to the space and little customer traffic in Railroad Square at this time.

As to the space, they do plan on repairing the building, to a point where it is usable. There is a possibility I may use the space for a vintage collectible toy and oddities shop. I do know that I will now attempt to pursue my artist's dreams and hope to establish a new non profit art space which will open up possibilities to artists. Space for artists is something we need. I think this is the perfect place to do this.

In the near future, I will have temporary warehousing costs, cost to move inventory and fixtures, and need to pay back a SBA COVID disaster loan. Also it would be great to have seed money for new endeavors.

THANK YOU!

Future Known Expenses:

Storage Space: $170.00 month

Utilities: $400.00 month

Repayment of SBA Loan: $120 month

Taxes: $500 one time

Repairs & Upgrades Not Covered By RRSquare: Unknown