Studio Space
ART STUDIO RENTAL & APPLICATION
Ground Floor Artists provides affordable studio space rental in Surprise, Arizona for artists in all media, as well as gallery space, artist studios, open studio and classroom space. We welcome both individual artists and groups.
Ground Floor Artists has 27 studio spaces and require a 12 month minimum commitment. Prices and sizes vary, please contact us for more information. First month’s rent and security deposit equal to one month rent due upon signing of lease. This will give you 24/7 access. One individual annual membership per space and one name plate is included with studio rental.
ADDITIONAL EXPENSES
Shared spaces may require additional expenses.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Because studio rentals are popular, the application process is juried, and we typically maintain a waiting list. To be considered for a studio, please read the Art Studio Rental Guidelines below and fill out and submit the Studio Artist Application.
1. Artist Statement, written in 3rd person
2. Six digital photos that shows a body of your original work (please do not send original materials).
3. A photo of yourself. (We use these images to create your own page in our Artist’s Directory)
We strive to include a wide range of art disciplines and media within the Ground Floor Artists community. If your needs are compatible with our philosophy, we will contact you as space becomes available. As our waiting list has grown, you might consider joining Ground Floor Artists to start being represented in the Gift Shop.
Art Studio Rental Guidelines
Ground Floor Artists studio artists are expected to cooperate with the staff and each other in maintaining a pleasant and productive workplace that is also friendly to the public. Each artist helps us create a professional studio environment and supports a consistent, positive community in the art center. Studio artists are asked to follow guidelines that include but are not limited to:
Contract. You must sign a twelve-month occupancy agreement. Occupancy extensions will be reviewed periodically to ensure that tenants remain active contributors to the Ground Floor Artists community.
Deposit. A security deposit equal to one month’s rent is required, and is refundable if the space is well maintained. There is a 50% penalty if the studio is vacated before lease term ends.
Membership. One Associate membership is included with an executed rental agreement of a studio. If the studio rental is terminated prior to one year the membership will be prorated and the balance of membership dues will be due.
License. You must maintain a yearly business license with the City of Surprise if required.
Insurance. Consider what insurance coverage you may need, if any, in addition to that provided by Ground Floor Artists.
Access. All studios should be open to the public on a regular basis. Providing a rich, diverse art center experience to the wider community is an important part of our mission.
Schedule. You should maintain a regular schedule of studio hours that coincide with Ground Floor Artists open hours.
Events. We host Open Studios and other events several times a year. We ask that you participate when- ever possible; these events will increase your visibility, and provide an opportunity to interact with the public.
Community. It is essential that you cooperate with Ground Floor Artists staff and fellow artists and with other guidelines that pertain to safety and common courtesy. Full guidelines are provided upon consideration of an application.