Arts Hub Studio Rentals

The Arts Hub offers five studio spaces in a shared building for artists looking for a place to develop their creative practice.

Studio Spaces and Building Amenities

Each renter is assigned a designated studio space within the shared building. Studios are intended primarily for private artistic practice and creative work.

Shared amenities include:

• Two shared bathrooms.

• A communal kitchen.

• Shared entrances, hallways, and outdoor areas.

Renters are expected to respect one another’s workspaces, maintain a clean and safe environment, and keep shared areas tidy.

Application Process

Applications are reviewed by a committee and assessed based on:

• The applicant’s artistic practice.

• The intended use of the studio space.

• Suitability for a shared studio environment.

Studio Use and Guidelines

The Arts Hub aims to provide a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for artists. Studio activities must be appropriate for a shared facility and must not create unreasonable noise, disruption, or safety risks.

The following uses and activities are not permitted unless specifically approved by the Allied Arts:

• Client-based services: Tattooing, piercing, and similar practices involving regular client appointments.

• Excessive noise: Activities that unreasonably disturb other renters.

• Hazardous materials and processes: Practices involving toxic materials, strong fumes, or increased fire risks.

• Retail or public-facing businesses: Studios are private artistic workspaces and are not intended to be used as storefronts or regular public-access commercial spaces.

Community Participation

As a part of the Allied Arts, renters are required to make their studios available to visitors during the Artist Studio Tour held over Heritage Weekend in August. This is a special, organized event and does not permit regular public access to private studios.

Renters are also asked to contribute one artwork annually to the Allied Arts fundraising auction, if applicable.

Interested in a Studio?

To ask questions or arrange a viewing, please contact artshub@crowsnestpasspublicartgallery.ca.

Studio rental agreements are available for an initial term of three or six months, with the possibility of extension or a longer-term rental, depending on availability and mutual agreement with the Allied Arts.

Please note that studio availability is limited, and all applications are subject to committee review and approval.