Become A Tenant: Work Space

Artscape's building's typically operate at 100% occupancy with vacancies at our buildings filled from a waiting list. Professional individual artists as well as non-profit organizations are eligible to apply. We offer live/work space and work space for artists, as well as office, administration, programming and gallery space for not for profit organizations.

If you wish to apply for an Artscape studio, please fill out the online form here. Your application will be reviewed to ensure that you meet our criteria for professional artists, as outlined by the Draft Canadian Artist Code.

If you are applying for work space as an individual artist, please include:

• A statement about the proposed use of a studio in practicing their craft.
• An up-to-date curriculum vitae detailing professional qualifications, exhibition/commission history, education, representation and any other relevant experience.

If you are applying for work space as a non-profit or charitable arts organization, please include:

•  A letter of intent describing the proposed use of your space.
•  Your organization’s history and mandate.
•  Proof of non-profit or charitable status.

Our organizational tenants include theatre, dance, festival, opera, and music companies, visual art collectives and galleries as well as environmental and arts service organizations. We continually work to expand access to below-market rate, sustainable, creative environments. At the centre of our work is a critical and lively dialogue aimed at strengthening networks, identifying opportunities for engagement, building capacity, increasing productivity as well as encouraging, supporting and participating in a host of initiatives that enhance connectivity. By combining a variety of artistic disciplines and arts organizations under a single roof, we provide a groundwork of infinite possibility for synergy, cooperation and collaboration between individuals and groups.