artists housing in dc

artists housing in dc

to buy:
Looking for an affordable condo in the heart of 14th Street? Solea, at 1414 Belmont Street NW, has 6 efficiencies left for sale. While these condos were not specifically designed with artists in mind, we are organizing an artist only viewing to try and create a mini-artist colony in the area. The condos are approx. 425 sf and are priced at two affordability points - income up to $21,550 and income up to $35,950 for individuals. Join Cultural Development Corporation for a tour of the units and a discussion about purchasing. We'll meet at Solea on Sunday May 3rd at 2 pm. RSVP to housing@culturaldc.org by Wednesday, May 29th.


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to rent:

Be a part of bringing affordable rental housing for artists to DC. Cultural Development Corporation is working with the Cohen Companies to bring you 30 artist units, including 1 and 2 bedroom layouts, ready for move-in by February 2010. Come learn about this project at 3rd and K NE. Join us for a focus group on Wednesday, May 13th from 6-8 pm at Flashpoint (916 G Street NW) to hear about the project, see the designs and share your thoughts. We'll have floorplans, finishes samples and more. RSVP to housing@culturaldc.org by Wednesday, May 6th.

on the issue of artist spaces

gather a group of younger artists in the dc area and we always talk about studio spaces, and the difficulty in finding them. there are two live/ projects going on that i know of in DC
Artspace's Brookland Project

and the Douglas Street Project

There are three projects in PG county

When looking up real estate in DC i found:
7 houses on the MLS under the price of $160,000
8 commercial properties under $300,000
13 rental units under $1500/month, that may or may not be suitable for artists.


Many commercial properties and vacant buildings are not listed on the MLS.


specialized commercial studios are a possibility too.

the washington glass school offers open studio uses for those wishing to work in kiln fired and flameworked glass.

Pyramid Atlantic has resources for the book and paper arts

Union printmakers is heaven for those working in that medium.

the Lee Arts Center (government run, not commercial) has substantial resources for working in ceramic.


any other specialized open studio situations in the area?