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Old Sparks Lowe's Transforms into Art and Innovation Campus
The former big-box store is being converted into a mixed-use space for artists, entrepreneurs, and the community.
Apr. 8, 2026 at 8:51pm
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A former Lowe's store in Sparks, Nevada has been transformed into a dynamic art district and innovation campus, featuring a variety of creative spaces and unique art installations.Sparks TodayA former Lowe's home improvement store in Sparks, Nevada is being redeveloped into a new mixed-use campus featuring art installations, maker spaces, and facilities for startups and small businesses. The 150,000-square-foot facility is being transformed with the goal of creating a hub for creativity, innovation, and community engagement.
Why it matters
The project represents an innovative approach to repurposing vacant big-box retail spaces, which have become increasingly common as consumer shopping habits shift. By converting the old Lowe's into a multifaceted arts and innovation district, the city of Sparks hopes to breathe new life into the area and attract a diverse array of tenants and visitors.
The details
The redevelopment plan includes installing large-scale sculptures and art pieces throughout the indoor facility, as well as designating spaces for artist studios, maker workshops, and small business incubators. A portion of the space will also be reserved for public events, classes, and community gatherings.
- The former Lowe's store closed in late 2025 after the company consolidated its Reno-area locations.
- Redevelopment of the property began in early 2026 and is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
The players
City of Sparks
The local government overseeing the redevelopment project and working to attract tenants and programming for the new arts and innovation campus.
Mythic Gymnastics
A gymnastics training facility that has signed on as an anchor tenant, occupying a portion of the former Lowe's building.
What’s next
The city plans to host a grand opening celebration for the new arts and innovation campus in early 2027, showcasing the completed facility and its initial slate of tenants and programming.
The takeaway
By transforming a vacant big-box store into a dynamic mixed-use space, Sparks is demonstrating how communities can breathe new life into underutilized commercial properties and foster creativity, entrepreneurship, and community engagement.
