Shared Studio

Our Shared Studio is a vibrant, low-barrier workspace designed for emerging creators who value community over competition. The shared studio serves as the heart of the collective—a flexible, multi-use environment where artists of all disciplines can experiment without the high overhead of a private space.

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Not a member yet? No problem! The studios are open to the public from Tuesday from 10am-5pm and Friday from 10am–8pm for a rate of $10/day.

The Workspace Atmosphere

  • Collaborative & Inclusive: The studio is intentionally "un-precious," fostering an environment where you can get messy, try new mediums, and learn from fellow members.

  • Multi-Disciplinary: On any given day, you might find visual artists, writers, and musicians working side-by-side. It is a space built for "folk" art in the broadest sense—accessible, grassroots, and community-driven.

  • Event-Ready: The shared studio frequently transforms into a public venue for events like Common Craft Night (Fridays) and Writer’s Jam (Mondays), making it a hub for local social connection.

Key Amenities & Features

  • Shared Resources: Membership grants access to communal tools and equipment, including a screen-printing setup, a dedicated photography room, and general art supplies.

  • Retail & Exhibition: Members have the opportunity to sell their work through the collective’s retail arm, bridging the gap between "making" and "marketing."

  • Affordability: The space is sustained through collective investment. Members pay affordable dues (with mini-grants available) to keep the lights on, ensuring that financial barriers don't keep local talent on the sidelines.

  • Access: Not a member yet? No problem! The studios are open to the public from Tuesday from 10am-5pm and Friday from 10am–8pm for just $10/day. Enjoy access to a welcoming, well-equipped space where you can create at your own pace. Bring your projects, your ideas, your curiosity, and your creativity, and we’ll provide the space to make it happen.

Location Context

Now located at The Walkaway House, the collective benefits from a larger ecosystem of creative residency. While there are private studios on-site for those needing solitude, the Shared Studio remains the primary "living room" for the North Adams arts scene—a place to find your footing and your people.

This program is funded in part by a grant from the Local Cultural Council of the Northern Berkshires, a local agency which is supported by Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.”