We partner with property owners and developers to identify vacant or transitional spaces — those waiting for their next chapter. These spaces become short-term creative workspaces for artists, offering new visibility and energy while keeping the property active and cared for.

It has long been demonstrated that artists catalyze property value growth and urban renewal. Their communities struggle to endure economic turbulence and are frequently priced out of the neighborhoods they have helped develop. This initiative honors their power and offers them as much freedom as possible to foster their careers and magnify their cultural impact.

We welcome artists of any practice and medium, matching them with properties by the amenities they require for their practice. We look for the scrappy artists, those dedicated to their practice who stand the most to gain from this offering, and those who will responsibly treat the property with utmost respect.

Shifting Studios’ moves the tides for a new wave of creative zeitgeist, and deeply rooted in the fabric of our city and why Our project not only fosters the Bay Area’s role in the global art world, it offers an opportunity to attract rising talent from around the country and the globe.

For Property Owners

We Conduct a site visit

Property brokers and/or owners can schedule an initial site visit with us on our website. We will then tour the facility and itemize a list available ammenities and site conditions. This will then determine the type of artist who could best utilize the space and estimate the cost of any construction needs to make it useable.

Matching the site within our artist network

Through our artist network, we thoughtfully pair each space with an artist or collective whose practice aligns with the site’s character, light, and scale. Whether it’s a painter, sculptor, or installation artist, we curate each placement with intention — creating a natural synergy between artist and environment.

contracts

Artists sign a no cost lease that clearly states the temporary nature of their property use and not for habitation. Artist will have Insurance in their name.

Activate

Basic construction, as needed. Artists sign a no cost lease that clearly states the temporary nature of their property use and not for habitation. Artist will have Insurance in their name. Artists move- in.

Transition

When the property’s next phase begins — whether lease-up, renovation, or redevelopment — the artist transitions out, leaving behind a sense of renewal and possibility. Each project demonstrates how art can be a catalyst for community and economic vitality.

For artists

How we select artists

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How it works

For Property Owners

We Conduct a site visit

Matching the site within our artist network

contracts

Activate

Transition

For artists

How we select artists

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Our fiscal sponsor

SHIFTING STUDIOS