Applications for The Studios at Hamiltonian Artists are currently open.

Application period for 2025 studio rentals:
September 28, 2024–October 19, 2024

Studio 4. Artworks by Alanna Fields.

About the Studios

The Studios at Hamiltonian Artists support the stability and growth of artists working in the area.

Ranging in size from 140 sqft to 270 sqft, the studios are located on the second floor above Hamiltonian Artists’ gallery on 14th and U Street NW. The space includes a common lounge for studio artists and Hamiltonian Fellows and an additional office/meeting room. Much like a formal residency, studios can be used for specific projects or moments in an artist’s practice in which the space is necessary for production, studio visits, community, or other short-term needs that help to develop one’s practice.

Applications open on an annual basis and are juried by local arts professionals and past studio residents. Priority is given to Hamiltonian Artists alumni, DC natives, DC residents (minimum 3 years), and area-based international artists. At this time, studios are only reachable by two flights of stairs; we acknowledge and apologize that this limits access for some.

2025 Studio Jurors

Lease terms

Studios are available to rent for periods of 3 months, 6 months, or 12 months. To promote equity, the rent for all studios is subsidized at two levels. However, should the cost remain prohibitive, additional subsidies are available. Ability to pay will not be factored into the decision process and will only be discussed upon a studio invitation.

We will try to accommodate as many people as possible depending on initial selections and lease terms. We will notify you if you are selected to fill a space at a later date.


Studio floorplan

Studio 1
200 square feet

Monthly rate: $450
+ $50 utility fee

Further subsidized: $400
+ $50 utility fee

Studio 2
140 square feet

Monthly rate: $330
+ $50 utility fee

Further subsidized: $280
+ $50 utility fee

Studio 3
160 square feet

Monthly rate: $370
+ $50 utility fee

Further subsidized: $320
+ $50 utility fee

Studio 4
273 square feet

Monthly rate: $600
+ $50 utility fee

Further subsidized: $550
+ $50 utility fee

Studio 5
273 square fee

Monthly rate: $600
+ $50 utility fee

Further subsidized: $550
+ $50 utility fee

*The utility fee helps to cover internet, electricity, water, trash, and cleaning of common areas


Benefits

  • Subsidized rent and utilities
  • Formal conference-room style meeting space
  • Access to art library
  • Invitations to select internal fellowship and Kinetic programs
  • Participation to lend and sell your work through Kinetic, Hamiltonian’s rental and purchase program
  • Access to a network of collectors
  • Professional studio shot upon request
  • One writing consultation upon request

Expectations

  • Show up in the spirit of collaboration and conversation
  • Make regular weekly use of the studio
  • Artists are expected to have their studios open to the public approximately 4x per year