The arts community saw projects years in the making come to fruition in 2024, and new spaces are still on the horizon. Museum Director Erik Mason said construction is expected to begin in 2025, with the spaces opening in 2026. Courtesy: Groundworks Art LabGroundworks Art Lab, formerly Studio Arts, welcomed its first students to Diagonal Crossing in July, more than six years after the land for the 12,500-square-foot space was donated. “Making art is a very grounding experience to use your hands and to be focused. Our purpose is really that anyone can come in and start in these art forms without having to invest in equipment or space or safety precautions.