What is Art Share?
Art Share L.A. is a santcuary for the arts in downtown LA. We maintain a 28,000 sq ft warehouse in the heart of the arts district. Upstairs, we provide 30 subsidized live/work lofts for artists. Downstairs, we have a community programmed facility offering classes, exhibitions and events
UPSTAIRS
Through our Artists in Residence Program, made possible by the Los Angeles Housing Department, Art Share provides affordable live/work microlofts to 30 artists.
All units are leased on 1-year contracts. Exact ammenitites vary. No pets, sorry :(
Application can be found at:
http://carnahandexter.com/applynow
All inquires related to the lofts should be directed at our Building Manager, Richie Gibbs. He can be reached at richiegibbs (at) hotmail (dot) com.
DOWNSTAIRS
Downstairs offer the community 14,000 square feet of programmable space including the following:
DANCE STUDIO/THEATER: Wooden dance floor and mirrors that double as a staging area, lighting and sound system installed, flexible seating and capacity (60-200 capacity).
GALLERY: The main gallery features rotating exhibitions and special pop-up shows throughout the year. Our hallways serve as an exterior gallery space with additional ongoing exhibitions.
CLASSROOMS: These rooms are ideal for group meetings, rehearsals, classes. They serve as home to our Art & Soul Yoga program and World Percussion Ensemble.
PAINTING STUDIO: This room has outstanding natural lighting and is a great raw, open workspace available for projects, workshops, rehearsals, etc.
CERAMICS ROOM: Our ceramics room houses our kiln and industrial sinks. Currently, this space is not open to the public.