DYNAMIC STUDIOS for arts professionals

Located in Mt. Rainier, in the heart of Maryland’s Gateway Arts District.

3711 Studios is an intentional group of artists, curators and designers committed to community, education and collaboration.

We know that our practices are only as strong as our networks. 3711 was born of several DMV artists of varying disciplines. After fantasizing for years about “the perfect space”, we found it, and finally took the plunge! It is our sanctuary, our deep breath, and our catalyst and inspiration.

Want to join us?

We can’t wait to meet you.

affordable art studios ranging from 40 to 130 square feet priced at $200-$600/month, all utilities and parking spot included.

SUPER BRIEF OVERVIEW

We offer these spaces essentially at-cost, acknowledging the collective need for affordable art space in our region! Included in everyone’s rent is strong wifi, all utilities, 24/7 access, and a parking spot. Not too shabby.

There’s a communal art space (pictured above) that doubles as an occasional gallery, two spacious bathrooms, one art sink and one mop sink, AC and heat, ample window light, 7 individual artist spaces and 2 mini desk spaces. The mini desk spaces are connected to the community room above, with a privacy curtain.

We love on each other and support each other and it’s kinda cute.

***please note that the entire studio is above one long flight of shallow stairs. We apologize that we can not offer something more physically accessible, and are consistently researching grants so that we may fund construction to improve this.




TO OUR FUTURE
STUDIO MATE READING
THIS RIGHT NOW:

  • You have a creative practice, whatever that means to you. It can be your side-hustle, your full-time profession, or a committed hobby! Make art? Like art? Curate art? Cool!

  • You should be a legal adult. It’s okay if you’re in school.

  • You are willing to share your experience, questions, skills and connections in a supportive creative co-working environment. We will often bounce ideas around in a group chat, lend each other paint colors, and offer listening ears for folks navigating a challenging time. We also love dry humor, cute pets, campy horror movies, and solid playlists. Your solo time will also be respected at all costs whenever necessary, we promise!

  • You can pay your monthly rent and a deposit. If this space is a financial stretch for you, please be honest with yourself before you commit. Eventually, we would like to be in a place where we can offer grants and subsidizes studio spaces, but we’re not quite there yet.

  • You can stick around for at least six months!! Fewer months is negotiable, but ideally, we’re looking for folks ready to move in and get cozy for a while.

  • In turn, we ask that everyone participates in very occasional events (such as the annual Gateway Arts District Open Studios), pays their rent on time, and commits to a monthly cleaning. Any other additional ways that people want to contribute is a bonus! For instance, we have a tarot reader, a bicycle geek, and a campaigns expert in house currently, to give you an idea :)

  • Your friends and neighbors would confidently tell us that you’re one of their favorite humans, and tell us countless reasons why we would be silly not to welcome you into our artsy abode.