Thinking about moving my studio. I have not made a decision yet but there is a sweet little space in the artist building a friend of mine works in. The difference between the new space and my old:
New Space
- Is a private space that I would have all to myself
- Is a 5 minute walk form my home
- is across from Humboldt park
- Has good heat in the winter
- pretty cheap rent with $300/mo
- I know some of the artists working int he building
- Can have gallery shows and open studio visits in my space
- Did I mention it is a 5 minute walk from my front door?
- I can bring my dog there
- I would have four walls
My Current Space
- I have to take tow buses to get there
- It is not a private space, I work in a cooperative artist building. My studio is a sectioned off space on a floor of other spaces. I share it with a studio mate. I have two walls, but anyone can walk into my space at anytime. Our front door locks of course.
- It is a good size for me but i ma starting to run out of room
- I can bring my dog
- It is really cheap $150/month
- Because everyone’s space is sectioned out by drywall you can hear other people all the time. It can be distracting.
I don’t know. Should I make the switch? I am still giving it some thought. The conveniences make it very worth the change.