Artists


Lisa Long's Studio
Lisa Long, Studio #2 (photo: Petrina Wielgos)
It's all about artists. Art Works Downtown is truly an artists' oasis, where you can get lost in your imagination and share the joy of creating in our studios, through our programs and classes, and beyond. We've built enriching relationships with more than 39 studio artists, 26 Associate Artists, and many more alumni, friends, and colleagues throughout the Bay Area. Will you join us?
  • Rent a studio: become part of our art community
    by establishing your downtown workspace in our building
  • Become an Associate: become an Associate Artist
    to participate in exhibitions, interact with your peers,
    and enjoy special opportunities and discounts
  • Take a class: learn new skills with one of our
    classes –- or teach a class of your own
    artist painting
    (photo: Cindy A. Pavlinac)
  • Artist News: get the latest on awards, exhibits,
    and other news from our community of artists on
    our blog
  • Testimonials: see what artists themselves have to say about Art Works Downtown

 

> Click HERE to meet our Studio Artists and view an interactive studio map

> Click HERE for a listing of our Associate Artists



Studio Artists
| Associate Artists | Testimonials | Studio Rental

Calls for Entry

Attention artists: several times each year we issue calls for entry for upcoming juried exhibitions in our premier 1337 Gallery>

Click HERE for the current posting

Available Rentals

Creativity is contagious. Our rentals, both apartments and art studios, foster a thriving, inspiring environment. They're very popular - and as a result, all spaces in our community are currently occupied. To join our waiting list, see our Art Studio Rental page or our Housing page.

Featured Studio Artist

Carol Durham

  Carol Durham >
hog gut sculptor

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Latest AWD Events

Thu May 17 @10:00AM - 05:00PM
Surface Design
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Creativity is Your Birthright!
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