Oakland Art Studio Rentals at Faultline Artspace

Thrive, collaborate, Inspire. Grow your practice in a supportive community of working artists in East Oakland.

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Faultline Artspace offers 25 individual art studios for rent in a secure, creative warehouse in East Oakland. Whether you’re a painter, sculptor, printmaker, illustrator, or multi-disciplinary artist, our studios are designed to give you the space, quiet, and community you need to make your best work. All rentals include utilities, super-fast WiFi, and access to shared resources, events, and exhibition opportunities.

Current Art Studio Availability

We keep this list updated as studios open up. Use the Contact Us button to schedule an in-person visit or join the waitlist.

An empty room with large industrial-style windows, concrete floor, and beige walls, with sunlight casting geometric shadows on the wall.

Art Studio 5
250 sq ft / $1050 $900/month
(also available to share, 1-2 more people needed!)

Art Studio 5 Info
Empty room with three white shelves on the wall and a window to another room. The floor is unfinished and there are electrical outlets on the wall.

Art Studio 12
88 sq ft (available October 15th)
$600 $525 / Month

Art Studio 12 Info
An industrial-style interior with large grid-style windows, white partition walls, and potted plants, with sunlight streaming through the windows.

Art Studio 11b
250 sq ft, 10 ft windows
$875 / Month

Art Studio 11b info
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Empty room with white walls, concrete floor, ceiling fans, exposed ceiling beams, and an open door leading to an outside area.

Art Studio 0 (A&B)
700 & 800 sq.ft.

Art Studio 0 Info

Why Have Your Studio at Faultline Artspace?

Faultline Artspace isn’t just a building full of rooms — it’s a living, breathing community of Oakland artists. When you rent a studio here, you’re joining a space that values collaboration, experimentation, and mutual support.

  • A vibrant community of working artists in East Oakland

  • Private studios with flexible monthly rentals

  • Opportunities to show your work in our gallery and open studios

  • Easy freeway access, gated parking, and secure building

  • A relaxed, supportive environment where you can focus on making art

  • Discounts on canvas, linens, and painting panes (50% in most cases)

What’s Included in Every Studio Rental

All studios at Faultline Artspace include the essentials you need to create comfortably — plus some unique perks you won’t find everywhere.

All utilities included – super fast 500 mbps WiFi

  • Gated parking with secure “zombie doors” (we take safety seriously, and have fun with it)

  • Shared common areas and big tables for prepping artwork, framing, or getting ready for exhibitions

  • 50% off house-made art canvas and art panels for studio artists

  • Monthly social drawing night with studio and community artists

  • Weekly figure drawing group – studio artists receive 1/2 off admission

  • Free screen printing facilities for studio artists

  • Invitations to participate in select gallery shows, like 8x10, Women’s 10xTEN, and Phantasmagoria of Birds

  • Open Studios events where you can show off your space and get feedback on your work

  • Building safety upgrades including updated fire sprinklers, alarms, and emergency lighting

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Take a Look Inside Faultline Artspace

Get a feel for our studios, gallery, and drawing room before you visit in person. This short video tour, created by founder and studio artist Ryan McJunkin, walks you through the space and the energy of our community.

Video tour of Faultline Artspace's gallery, studios, drawing room by Ryan McJunkin, founder and Faultline studio artist.

Studio Rental Questions?

Wondering about lease terms, what kinds of materials are allowed, or how to share a studio with a friend? We’ve collected answers to the most common questions here:

Studio FAQs

  • Artists get 24/7 access, utilities, high-speed WiFi, gated parking, shared sinks and common areas, discounts on canvas and panels, and access to community events like figure drawing and open studios.

  • Most dry and wet media are welcome — drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, printmaking, etc. We ask tenants using extremely dusty, toxic, or aerosol-based materials to use our outdoor area or wiod shop.

  • Yes — the building includes gated parking, secure entrances, emergency lighting, and regular building safety upgrades. The building has dedicated staff and security, and there is a full time security guard on patrolling the streets outside our building.

  • We have regular shows in our new Faultline Gallery at 3908 Macarthur Blvd, studio artists are invited to participate in many of them, such as 8×10, Womens+ 10xTEN, Grooves,and more! At the Studio galleryat Faultline Artspace we have rotating exhibits featuring studio artists.

If you don’t see your question answered, send us a note — we’re happy to help you figure out if Faultline is the right home for your work.

Visit Faultline Artspace

Studios – by appointment
Faultline Artspace (Studios)
850 42nd Ave Ste 2D, Oakland, CA
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Faultline Gallery

3908 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA
Exhibition hours vary — see our [Event Calendar] for current shows and open hours.

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