Your practice at Artspace

Artspace studios are filled through a juried process.

Artspace houses 30 partially subsidized studios appropriate for visual artists. Studios range from 182 to 530 square feet. Studio rent is currently charged at $17 per square foot on an annual basis. Monthly rents range from $250-700 on average. Studio leases last 1 year and may be renewed for up to a total of 5 years. 

Artspace studios are ideal for artists who are committed to their practice, to experimentation and innovation in their work, to seeking artistic + professional development, and to being a part of and contributing to a dynamic community of artists and creative thinkers. Artists are expected to work 15-20 hours a week in their studio during our public hours. 

  • 182 to 530 sq. ft. studios
  • 24-hour access to the building
  • Wi-Fi access
  • Elevator access to the second floor
  • Up to 35 Artspace artists working on-site including short-term residency artists
  • Participation in monthly First Friday gallery walks
  • Most studios are open air. Spraying of toxic or hazardous materials is prohibited. Oil painting is allowed.
  • Rent is inclusive of all utilities and includes access to a work sink
  • No commission on sales within studios
  • Access to exhibition, teaching, and professional development opportunities, and more
  • An average of 1500+ visitors per month connecting with studio artists

Current Openings

There are no studios available at this time. Our studio leases turn over each year in July, so the next call for studio rentals will be in May 2026. 

Accessibility

Artspace studios are located on the first and second floors of the building, which are accessible by elevator or stairs. Most studios are open air, and sound and scents may carry. Learn about all accessibility resources available at Artspace here.

If you have an accommodation you would like to request, or if you have a question or suggestion about our accessibility, please contact April Hagins, Arts Administrator and Accessibility Coordinator at 919.821.2787 or ahagins@artspacenc.org.

Everyone should have the opportunity to experience the creative process. We do not discriminate on any basis, including race/ethnicity, religion, age, physical ability, sexual orientation, or gender/gender identity. Artspace is committed to increasing accessibility and broadening access to the arts; we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to experience the creative process. Everyone is welcome at Artspace. 

Three woman talking in an art studio filled with colorful abstract paintings
Young woman in red shirt and black pants stands smiling in front of a painting of a woman in a dress among an intricate Asian/Islamic style building

l-r: Adriana Ameigh greets visitors in Artspace studio; Tessa Dahlmann smiles with painting in Artspace studio

Eligibility

  • Professional, dedicated, working artists with a deep commitment to their practice.
  • Artists must be over 18 years of age.
  • Artspace strives to host artists working in a wide array of media.
  • Previous studio artists are eligible to apply, however, priority will be given to qualifying artists who have never had a studio at Artspace.
  • Artists must be ready to work in an open studio setting with public hours.

Selection Criteria

  • Demonstrated commitment to a professional artistic practice.
  • Readiness to engage with and benefit from the Artspace Studio Program.
  • Potential to further develop an innovative creative practice and/or impact the community.
  • Please review all of our Studio Artist Community Guidelines here.

Submission Requirements

  • 5 digital images of works completed within the past two years. Images must be in JPEG format.
  • Image list. File names should be matched to an image list. For each image, please list: title, media, dimensions (h x w) and date completed.
  • Resume or CV.
  • Artist statement. No more than 150 words.
  • Studio Use Statement. A description of how you intend to use the studio space and how the opportunity will impact your career. No more than 150 words.

Applications must be submitted through the application form made available each May. If you have questions, please reach out to info@artspacenc.org or 919.821.2787.

Woman with grey hair and glasses smiles in her Artspace studio full of small scale collages
gray haired man works on pastel landscape on an easel in his studio
aerial view of Artspace second floor

Clockwise from top left: Erin Ives in her Artspace studio, Jim Hallenbeck creating work in his Artspace studio, aerial view of Artspace studios. Header: Kenia Brea working at Artspace.