As a friend of mine said, aren’t all artists poor? Of course not, but still, a lot of young ones and many middle-aged to old ones could really use some affordable housing. I will soon be working for a company that is trying to find some struggling artists to rent affordable units to in Lowell, Mass.

The development company Trinity Financial is transforming an old mill in that city and creating 130 units, with preference given to artists. The management company is right now looking for artists to live in these apartments, due to be ready in April. There will be a panel to determine if, indeed, you are an artist, although they will not judge your art as art. Also, one must pass certain income qualifications.

All artists — visual, musical, written word, and everyone working in whatever mediums — are invited to submit applications. If you are interested or know anyone who is, just look  online for lots more information — the big windows, the art display areas, the various sized apartments, and more — at the Appleton Mills project, www.liveappletonmills.com