Studios

Your Creative Space

Stable, affordable, open, healthy and safe working spaces for practising visual artists at every career stage.

Overview

40 Studios Over Two Floors

SSO operates as an arts-service organization renting studio spaces to practicing and professional visual artists — 40 studios over two floors at 2477-A Kaladar Avenue. The first floor accommodates ceramics, printmaking, and sculptural practices; the second is home to painting, drawing, mixed media, analogue and digital photography, textile, and installation work.

Studios range from 127 to 773 sq ft. Rent covers heat/AC, hydro, janitorial services, toxic waste disposal, portable filtration units, Wi-Fi, HST, insurance, 24/7 access, and parking.

SSO artist Pansee Atta in her studio
The Spaces

Studio Gallery

First floor studio Second floor studio Artist studio with works in progress
Studio workspace Second floor studio SSO building exterior

Included in Your Rent

Private Lockable Studio

Your own dedicated workspace with individual keyed access. Renewable one-year lease terms.

24/7 Building Access

Work whenever inspiration strikes. Round-the-clock access with on-site parking included.

Climate Control & Ventilation

Heat, AC, hydro, dedicated venting in select studios, and portable air filtration units available for use.

Shared Facilities

Kitchenette, washrooms, wash station, common area storage, and Wi-Fi.

Health & Safety

Toxic waste disposal, janitorial services, and insurance included. SSO fosters a safe environment for artists to engage in their practice.

Gallery & Documentation Space

Second-floor exhibition wall with museum-grade lighting for presentations and documenting work for grant applications.

FAQ

Do you have any studios available to rent?

Our waitlist is currently closed. Please check back as we are continually checking and revising the list. When a studio becomes available, it is first offered to current tenants, then to artists on the pre-approved waiting list.

How much does a studio cost?

Rent includes heat/AC, hydro, janitorial, toxic waste disposal, filtration, Wi-Fi, HST, insurance, 24/7 access, and parking. Contact us for current pricing.

What are the lease terms?

Studios are rented on one-year renewable lease terms.

Who is eligible to apply?

Established, mid-career, or emerging professional visual artists actively pursuing an independent practice for 2+ years. Recent grads and self-taught artists qualify; hobbyists, commercial enterprises, and full-time students are not eligible.

What media are accepted?

Painting, drawing, collage, printmaking, textiles, installation, sculpture, ceramics, craft, mixed media, photography, performance art, and new media.

Do you have regular programming?

In addition to providing working spaces for working artists, we also provide regular programming throughout the year including open studios, a warehouse art party, artists' talks, and workshops.

Is the building accessible?

SSO supports access for people of all abilities. Our facilities are not fully accessible at this time, but this is something we will address as we modify our space.

How can I reach SSO for media inquiries?

Please contact us.

Studio Availability

Our waitlist is closed due to high demand but reopens periodically. Sign up to be notified when it reopens or new studios become available.

SSO acknowledges that we are a guest, located on unceded and unsurrendered Algonquin Territory of the traditional Anishinaabeg people. We are grateful to be in this territory.