How do I apply to rent one of these studios?

The only way to lease an artist studio made available through the Arts Gowanus CBA is by applying on this website. If you are an artist that would like to apply for a subsidized artist studio, please read through all of the criteria so you clearly understand what is required.

How many studios are there, and when will they be available?

Arts Gowanus expects that between 100 and 140 subsidized artist studios will be made available (dependent on size and layout of studios at each site). They will be available as the owners complete construction of their buildings. The build-out process will take several years; however, we anticipate that the first subsidized studios will become available in 2025.  The studios will range between approximately 130 to 350 square feet.

How much do these studios cost?

The initial rent for an artist studio will be $20 per square foot per year ($1.66 per square foot per month). After the second year the rent may increase by no more than 2% per year. For example, a 200 square foot studio will cost $332 per month.

Rent will include the cost of heating, cooling, ventilation, electricity and access to shared WiFi.  Studios will not be equipped with the capacity for special electrical requirements, natural gas or special ventilation systems.  A shared slop sink, kitchenette, bathrooms and the cleaning of shared spaces will be provided. Cleaning of the interior of individual studios will be the responsibility of the artist-tenant.

APPLICATIONS OPEN JANUARY 1st, 2025