AS220 offers residential and work space to artists who seek a diverse, stable and affordable studio environment. The residents of the third floor of Empire Street and the Dreyfus encourage a community of ideas rather than simply a community of tenants. Our goal is to create a cooperative living environment driven by the artistic energy of its inhabitants.
Eligibility
AS220 seeks artists who demonstrate a serious commitment to their creative work and a genuine need for affordable space. In addition, most of our residential units have income restrictions. Please see the application for current income caps for low income individuals.
Residential Studios
Residential studios at AS220 range from $280 per month to $410 per month. The average rent is about $385. Spaces are leased on an annual basis. Rent includes 24 hour access, utilities and basic maintenance. Accommodations include a private room plus shared kitchen and bath facilities. Residential artists must be committed to a cooperative living structure. Each artist is responsible for 5 hours per month in communal chores, and is responsible for respectful use of common facilities.
Work Studios
Studios reserved exclusively for work range in size from 140 square feet to 518 square feet. Rent includes 24 hour access, utilities and basic maintenance. Spaces are leased on an annual basis. Accommodations include a private space plus communal clean-up facilities. Work studio artists must be committed to a communal working environment. Each artist is responsible for 5 hours per month in communal chores, and is responsible for respectful use of common facilities.
The Application Process
Download the application (as a PDF) here:
Studio application for Empire Street
Studio application for the Dreyfus
Forms may be mailed, faxed or handed back in person to:
AS220, attn: Susan Clausen
115 Empire St. Providence, RI 02903
Phone: 401-831-9327
Fax: 401-454-7445
Application Procedure General Guidelines
Interested applicants will be reviewed by a Panel of the Selection Committee for placement on the official AS220 Waiting List. Separate Waiting Lists will be maintained for live and work studios. Vacancies will ONLY be filled from the Waiting Lists. Submit the application form and a sample of work: (All materials will be returned by AS220. Please attach self-addressed, stamped envelope.)- Visual artists will submit 12 slides and/or a data CD containing images
- Performing artists, musicians, or film/video makers will submit a 5-10 minute audio or video tape.
- Writers will submit 5-10 pages of representative work.
- Conceptual or multi-disciplinary artists may submit a written presentation and slide/audio/video support material.
- Any other clippings, reviews, etc. in which you think we might be interested
Selection process
Applications submitted by the deadline will be reviewed by a Panel that consists of AS220 Staff and Floor tenants. The applications will be narrowed down to 8, thus qualifying for the next round of selection. The official Selection Committee consists of:- One AS220 Board member
- One current residential artist from the floor in question
- One professional artist from the community
- Commitment to creative work.
- A genuine need for affordable space.
- An understanding of, and compatibility with, AS220's communal environment.
The Committee makes a selection and notifies the accepted applicant. The Committee also makes recommendations for the waiting list and notifies all applicants of the final decision. Chosen applicants will sign a one year lease with AS220.
