Studios
Applications for The Studios at Hamiltonian Artists are currently closed. The application for 2025 studio rentals will open in the fall.
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.
Priority is given to Hamiltonian Artists alumni, DC natives, DC residents (minimum 3 years), and area-based international artists.
Current artists
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