Artists


Lisa Long's Studio
Lisa Long, Studio #2 (photo: Petrina Wielgos)
It's all about artists. Art Works Downtown is truly an artists' oasis, where you can get lost in your imagination and share the joy of creating in our studios, through our programs and classes, and beyond. We've built enriching relationships with more than 39 studio artists, 26 Associate Artists, and many more alumni, friends, and colleagues throughout the Bay Area. Will you join us?
  • Rent a studio: become part of our art community
    by establishing your downtown workspace in our building
  • Become an Associate: become an Associate Artist
    to participate in exhibitions, interact with your peers,
    and enjoy special opportunities and discounts
  • Take a class: learn new skills with one of our
    classes –- or teach a class of your own
    artist painting
    (photo: Cindy A. Pavlinac)
  • Artist News: get the latest on awards, exhibits,
    and other news from our community of artists on
    our blog
  • Testimonials: see what artists themselves have to say about Art Works Downtown

 

> Click HERE to meet our Studio Artists and view an interactive studio map

> Click HERE for a listing of our Associate Artists



Studio Artists
| Associate Artists | Testimonials | Studio Rental

Calls for Entry

Attention artists: several times each year we issue calls for entry for upcoming juried exhibitions in our premier 1337 Gallery>

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Art Studio Available!

Creativity is contagious. Our rentals, both apartments and art studios, foster a thriving, inspiring environment.

Featured Exhibit



FOAD SATTERFIELD >

March 29 - May 17

Featured Studio Artist

SusanTicken_featuredartist2      Classes for Kids

Susan Ticken: Instructor >
painting + mixed-media collage

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Latest AWD Events

Wed May 22 @06:00PM - 09:00PM
PAINTING in PASTEL , OIL or ACRYLIC
Thu May 23 @11:00AM - 12:00PM
Creativity is Your Birthright!
Sat May 25 @10:00AM - 05:00PM
Private Art Lessons
Tue May 28 @06:00PM - 08:00PM
Creativity is Your Birthright!