Madeleine Brason never planned to open a candy shop — let alone one that would draw lines of people down the street just days after opening. Two months into running her South End storefront, the 29-year-old founder of Madeleine’s Candy Shop is still catching her breath.

Originally built in 1939, the 285-unit building will be modernized through the infusion of nearly $125 million in financing and a partnership between Beacon Communities and the Boston Housing Authority.

Artists often look for opportunities to share their work with a wider audience. The art itself hides a deeper meaning that often isn’t clearly interpreted; however, the HallSpace Gallery stands out...