Studio Rental at Welch Street Studios

Our studios are growing! As an active art community Welch Street Studios is seeking local artists interested in renting a working studio space, interacting with other artists, and expanding their network.

Welch Street art studios are ‘art-making’ spaces: intended for professional, intermediate and beginner artists who work regularly in their studios. Different studio sizes are available to match artists’ needs, set up inside a collectively shared space. The facilities are intended for artists who are working in most 2D mediums such as acrylic, watercolour and oil painting; as well as other art mediums, such as mixed-media, jewelry, photography, sculpture, art prints, drawing, illustration, and art-ware. Note, other art expressions will be considered.

This is a quiet working space, noise such as loud talking, music or hammering are not permitted so as to not disturb other artists. Teaching art in a studio is generally permitted, but it is suggested that classes are kept to one student at a time, so as to not disturb others. A registered District of North Vancouver business licence is also required if teaching and is also needed when selling art from the studio.

The studio lease requires a one-year commitment; delivering 12 post-dated cheques, with a one-month damage deposit. After the one year lease is up, artists can stay on a monthly basis or leave with one month's notice.

Important rules to note: no heavy manufacturing or production line work, no excessive noise, hammering, making excessive fumes, or using highly flammable products. Studios are not permitted to be used exclusively as a sales boutique, and/ or a business office space, or as only storage space. We do not offer short term rentals or sharing rented space to un-registered artists.

How to apply to our Studio Waiting List

If you wish, you can apply to our waiting list by filling out the studio application form.

If you have already done this, thank you. All applications will be kept on file and applicants will be contacted when a studio comes available. All your information will be kept private and confidential, and used only for future studio rentals reference. 

If you have any further questions please contact me.

Thank you,
Michael Brouillet 

Building Manager / Welch Street Studios Manager
Studio 1- 1178 Welch Street