Our goal is to encourage, support and facilitate development of affordable spaces in which artists can work and live. If you are a landlord or property manager with available studio or live/work space, please complete a listing form.
Listings and Opportunities
1617 S. BroadwayGoogle map
Rehabbed commercial space is available for rent as artist work space on a weekly basis for $40 or by the month for $115. Tenants have 24/7 card entry, and the landlord, Steins Broadway, provides insurance and utilities.
Eric Cords
(314) 631-9915
Artist Studio Building
3840 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63103 Google map
Artist studio space as low as $70/month
Kate Reifsteck, Grand Center
(314) 289-1530
kate@grandcenter.org
ArtLoft
1527 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63103 Google map
ArtLoft, which opened in 1996, turned a 10-story vacant warehouse into 63 live/work units for low-income working artists and began the transformation of the mostly abandoned former garment district into the Washington Avenue Loft District.
(314) 436-6545
artloft@cohenesrey.com
CAMP Community Center Studios
3026 Cherokee Street, St. Louis, MO 63118 Google map
Located right on Cherokee near other galleries, these artists studios are in the CAMP community center on the 2nd floor. Features include: 3 studios w/ separate entrances (can be subdivided to fit 2-3 artists); lighted private entrance; 1 full bath, furnace; water heater; window unit A/C; new energy-efficient windows; access to 2,500 sq. ft. public space that could serve as a gallery for openings; and garden and green space in the rear. $450/month (for all 3 rooms) or $200/month per room (with options for work trade or reduce rent).
Ben West
(314) 265-5140
westbywest@gmail.com
Cherokee Street
Located just a few minutes south of downtown, Cherokee Street is known for its antique shops, Hispanic restaurants, bars and galleries. The best way to find out about live/work spaces in this artist-friendly neighborhood is on the Cherokee Art Happenings.
Chesterfield Mall
Following the lead of Crestwood Court, Chesterfield Mall is renting some space to arts organizations.
Michele Bolen
(636) 532-4004
Chouteau's Landing Google map
Located a few blocks from Busch Stadium, Chouteau’s Landing is one of St. Louis’ oldest districts. With 58 acres slated for mixed-use redevelopment, Chouteau’s Landing will soon be transformed into an energetic art district distinctively styled with SoHo-style lofts, historic commercial buildings and new construction. Some of the spaces would make a great art studio for one or more artists with loft-style ceilings and lots of natural light. If you are interested in studio space, contact Gelinda Connell at (314) 588-9859. Otherwise, contact Andy Murphy about commercial leasing at (314) 994-4093.
Craft Alliance
501 N. Grand Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63108 Google map
Craft Alliance's Artist-in-Residence program in the Grand Center encourages emerging and mid-career artists by providing them a workspace free-of-charge, access to a built-in audience, and an opportunity to exhibit and sell their work.
(314) 534-7528 ext. 301
programsgc@craftalliance.org
Crestwood CourtArtSpace
Watson and Sappington, just east of Interstate-44 Google map
ArtSpace in Crestwood Court (formerly Crestwood Mall) is rapidly becoming a national adaptive reuse model. When the mall was faced with vacant retail space due to a slow economy and planned redevelopment, management thought of a creative solution: make the space available to artists for a nominal fee. Partnering with the Regional Arts Commission, the concept became an extraordinary opportunity for more than 100 individual artists and organizations. Space sizes vary, starting from 1,200 square feet; the average space is about 5,000 square feet. Rent is extremely reasonable — between $50 and $100 per month — but tenants must pay for utilities.
Leisa Son, director of marketing
(314) 962-2395
leisa.son@am.jll.com
Crossroads Art Studios
501 N. Kingshighway, St. Charles 63301 Google map
Main level studio that includes access to a central gallery to display work. Rent is $250 per month.
Duffe-Nuernberger
This commercial brokerage firm lists a variety of properties in the city's historic neighborhoods, including:
1644 Jefferson, St. Louis, MO 63104 Google map 2610 Delmar, St. Louis, MO 63103 Google map
Crown Square, 2600-2718 N. 14th Street, St. Louis, MO 63106 Google map
1338 S. Kingshighway, St. Louis, MO 63110 Google map
5029 Northrup, St. Louis 63110, MO Google map
2727 S. Jefferson, St. Louis 63118, MO Google map
2716 Pestalozzi, St. Louis 63118, MO Google map
For more information, see the flyers on the Duffe-Nuernberger website or call (314) 771-5335.
Foundry Art Centre
520 North Main Street, St. Charles, MO 63301 Google map
Located on the riverbank in the historic Frenchtown district of St. Charles, the Foundry resides in what was once a train car factory. Rather than demolish this 1940s structure, the region’s arts community and the local officials saw the potential for the 36,800 square foot building. Studios for artists were built on a mezzanine level of the renovated building. The studios feature open glass fronts that allow visitors to see artists at work. Artist wishing to lease a studio from FAC should request an application form by sending a SASE to Foundry Art Centre, 520 North Main Street, St. Charles, MO 63301.
(636) 255-0270
director@foundryartscentre.org
Friedman Group
This commercial brokerage firm lists a variety of city properties.
Hilliker Corporation
This commercial brokerage firm lists a variety of industrial and other city properties.
The Luminary Center for the Arts
4900 Reber Place, St. Louis, MO 63139 Google map
The Luminary Center for the Arts has studio space, but operates it as a residency program rather than making the space available for rent. The program is designed for emerging artists seeking professional development, space to work and dedicated financial support. Applications are available for download at and are accepted on a rolling basis.
James McAnally, director
(314) 807-5984 director@theluminaryarts.com
Maplewood
Maplewood boasts a growing arts scene thanks, in part, to its cheap rents and central location.
Rachelle L'Ecuyer, director community development
(314) 646-3607
North Loop Art Studios
6725 Olive Boulevard, University City, MO 63130 Google map
Sheldon Johnson, Johnson Group
(314) 862-3000 ext. 108
(314) 867-1307
shell@j-group.com
Open Lot
1310 South 18th Street, St. Louis, MO 63104 Google map
Open Lot is a collaborative studio and exhibition space in Lafayette Square.
Jordan Hicks
(314) 800-6517 open.lot@gmail.com
Orr Street Studios
106 Orr Street, Columbia, MO 65201 Google map Orr Street Studios, which opened in 2007, is the brainchild of Columbia architect Mark Timberlake and sculptor Chris Teeter. The former Watkins Roofing building now houses artist studios, a gallery and community events.
Tracy Lane, director
(573) 875-4370
director@orrstreetstudios.com
St. Louis Coworking
1221 Locust, St. Louis, MO 63103 Google map
Located downtown in historic The Shell Building, this collaborative workspace is perfect for freelancers. It offers desks, WIFI and coffee. Several membership plans are available.
(314) 621-1221
saintlouiscoworking@gmail.com
Santo Foundation
4236 Lindell Boulevard, Suite LL10, St. Louis, MO 63108
The fledgling Santo Foundation was established to recognize and assist the careers of individual visual artists. Its mission is to provide individual artists grants, travel stipends and artist-in-residence studios in major cultural centers. The Foundation also is pro-active in assisting artists in obtaining studio space.
santofoundation@yahoo.com
Soulard Fine Arts Building
1007 Russell Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63104 Google map
In early 1990, the former Jersey Farm Dairy building was transformed by Robert Michelmann and a partner into a unique visual artists’ community, now known as the Soulard Fine Arts Building. There are sixteen artists in the building each with his/her own studio. The sizes of the studios vary in size from 400 sq. feet to 3500 sq. feet. There is also a common dining area. Robert Michelmann
robert@rwm-art.com
(800)-727-6326 ext. 107
Tower Grove East Artist Studio
3500, 3502 Utah Street, St. Louis, MO 63118 Google map
Several artist workspaces are available for rent in this building. Built in 1907 and rehabbed in 2002, it is currently for sale ($215,000).
Sheldon Johnson
(314) 862-3000 ext. 108
shell@j-group.com
Resources
Artists, before signing a lease, please read our Guide to Leasing Studio Space. Arts organizations, excellent information about space choices, moving and facilities projects is available on the Nonprofit Finance Fund site.
Another great resource is Square Feet Chicago, which contains 27 easy-to-understand chapters covering specific aspects of securing space. While some of the information is specific to Chicago, much of it will be useful to artists and arts organizations in Illinois and Missouri.
"There is a lot more to leasing commercial space than just figuring out what your base rent will be. A studio lease can be a very complex legal document and should not be taken lightly — your landlord may not even know what it says. The fine print is often full of pitfalls, and you should always contact an attorney before signing one." Thomas B. Smallwood, attorney
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