Rental Options
Private Studios
16′ x 16′ studio space
$742 per month
$742 security deposit
Shared Studios
16′ x 16′ studio space shared by two artists (8′ x 16′ each)
$430 per month
$430 security deposit
$430 per month
$430 security deposit
Stall
3′ x 5′ x 8′
$108 per month
$108 security deposit
$108 per month
$108 security deposit
Large Lockers
31″ x 21″ x 84″
$54 per month
$54 security deposit
Benefits of Renting
- 16′ of industrial pallet rack shelving.
- 120v electrical outlet.
- Access to bathrooms, and a studio sink in a secure building.
- Studio Artists have access during Shop Hours to any area where they have completed a safety checkout, giving scheduled classes priority.
- Keys to The Crucible’s private gate on 7th Street and to the rental studio entrance.
- Prime West Oakland location, 2 blocks from West Oakland BART.
- During shop hours the Tool Room will be available to renters to check out and use Crucible tools. Tools must be returned 30 minutes prior to the end of shop hours.
- Free tuition for Crucible lab sessions. Instructor approval, studio/materials fee payment, and pre-registration for labs is required.
- Tenants are encouraged to volunteer to contribute to The Crucible community and get to know studio management.
Requirements
- Tenants are required to carry liability insurance.
- No open flame work in the Artist Rental spaces, including welding.
- Studio renters can have visitors to their private spaces any time, with prior approval, and to the general Crucible facility during studio hours.
- Only people currently enrolled in the CREATE program can assist studio renters with work in the studio or shop areas.
- Alcohol and smoking are not permitted.
- Agree to follow the Studio Rules.
Shop Hours
Monday–Friday: 10am–10pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10am–6pm
Studio Renters have access to bathrooms, and a studio sink in a secure building.
Ready to Apply?
Fill out and submit the completed rental application below. If your application is accepted, you will be contacted if a studio space is available or be put on a waitlist for a future opening. If you are selected and agree to the terms and conditions of the lease, you’ll take occupancy and join the dynamic, collaborative group of Crucible artists!