Working Artists, Portland's only arts business incubator [with a social agenda] offers studio space, business development courses and programming, emerging artists gallery, the Working Artists Network [access to adequate and affordable health care options, event insurance, professional discounts on business services, discounts on office and art supplies, access to micro loans from $500 to $50,000, and so much more], all rolled into your monthly rent. Details about the NW Industrial Portland spaces are below... There are a couple of options in terms of studio space:

1) 220+ sq. ft. private studio, semi soundproof, on the western side of the 3rd floor, Dubbed the VAULT it is perfect for sound engineering, or just a quiet space to paint, write, compose, etc. Currently occupied by a digital art photographer who loves it but must give it up. Comes with all the bennies of a regular Working Artists Studios tenant membership. This space rents for $395/month. This is one of our largest spaces and could accommodate two artists/creative workers (if you wanted to share the space).

2) 182+ sq. ft. private studio, on the southern side of the 3rd floor. Great for an illustrator, graphic designer, visual artist, etc. Currently occupied by a two-person team who loves it but have outgrown the space AND our incubation services! Comes with all the bennies of a regular Working Artists Studios tenant membership. This space rents for $355/month. This is one of our nicest spaces and could accommodate two artists or creative workers (if you wanted to share the space).

3) MAIN FLOOR studio or creative office space, 182 sq. ft. morning sunlight from two warehouse windows, private office with locking door, hardwired DSL (1.5 Mbps upload and download). You become part of a network of professionals artists and creative workers - small design firm, painters/mixed media artists, political cartoonist/satirical writer, dance, photographers. $355/month. FIRST TIME OFFERED. CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION - 503.445.1268

*Here's the special deal with these spaces - you are joining an arts business incubator, and you become a tenant member. The rent includes the utilities, liability insurance coverage, inclusion in 2 group shows a year, and several opportunities for exhibits/events/performances outside the studios throughout your tenancy. You receive the Working Artists Network membership at no extra cost (a $189/year savings) which gives you access to reasonable and affordable healthcare insurance, event insurance, discounts on supplies, car rentals, services, books, etc., $95 off the Guerilla Exhibitor a course for artists and creative professionals serious about business, access to micro loans for higher risk business (such as being an artist) from $500 to $50,000 through one of our strategic partners, free quarterly business training days, and more. Working Artists LLC is a social entrepreneurial organization, meaning that in addition to being committed to creating profitable businesses in the arts for ourselves, we also believe in giving back to the community through the arts. Although you are not required to participate in any of our current outreach programs (we realize many of the artists who join us are already donating their time, art and energy to non-profits and social issues), we strongly encourage you to consider participating in one of our outreach events as part of the studio group. Terms of the lease are first and last month's rent plus a $50 key and security deposit, 6 month minimum. After the 6 months you may extend your lease, or go month-to-month. If this interests you, e-mail us here, or call 503-445-1268.

Looking forward to hearing from you,

Adrienne Fritze, Founder

503-445-1268

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