What does the Crow's Nest offer?

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• 7-8 private work (non-residential) studios available for rent, ranging from 100 to 850 square feet; some can be combined or subdivided

• Flexible leases 

• Gallery space for exhibits and events 

• 24-7 secure building access

• Newly renovated space, including new LED lighting in all studios and new cooling and heating systems

• Wi-fi throughout

• Industrial sinks and bathrooms on every floor

• Shared kitchenette

• Top-floor lounge to meet, relax, and talk

• Easy access by car, bus, light rail, metro, and bicycle

• Street parking; monthly parking available from two nearby, independently-managed lots​

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Committed to sustainability

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• All-electric building (no fossil fuels)

• Heat pumps provide all heating and cooling

• Energy-efficient LED lighting throughout

• Recycled furniture whenever possible

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How do leases work?

 

We welcome artists with a specific project in mind who need a place to execute it, as well as those still crafting a vision and looking to explore, experiment, or collaborate. Leases can be up to 18 months long, with the possibility of renewal after that. Length of leases is flexible and can be adapted to the background, needs, and project objectives of the artist. We have worked hard to keep rents as low as possible.  

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Who should apply?

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We are looking for artists with diverse backgrounds, life experiences, and artistic media who are committed to pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo in the areas of climate action and environmental justice. The incubator is open to everyone, including writers, muralists, animators, illustrators, architects, photographers, painters, composers, and video game designers. The only constraint is what the building and the studio space can physically accommodate. 

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