Thank you for your interest in an art studio/workspace at the Santa Monica Airport!
The Santa Monica Airport has a rich history as the former home of the Douglas Aircraft Company and the birthplace of the DC-3 and has been home to notable artists dating back to the 1950s. The Airport now houses the largest concentration of artists in Santa Monica, comprising 60 art studios and creative spaces across four airplane hangars and additional buildings. These studios are a cultural asset to the city, ensuring artists can continue to have a presence in the city and creating an arts campus that draws local and regional visitors.
This interest list is rolling application. When spaces are available, a selection panel will review and score all interest forms based on the eligibility and criteria noted below. There are currently 8 spaces available. Please see below for more information and to complete the interest form.
Eligibility
- Professional working artists
- Nonprofit arts or culture-related 501c3 organizations (this eligibility only applies to the spaces at 2800 Airport Avenue, see Details of Available Spaces below)
- Cultural for-profit entities that provide artistic or cultural programming to the public. All for-profit tenants will be required to provide substantive community benefits to the public on annual basis and submit a report at the end of each year (this eligibility only applies to the spaces at 2800 Airport Avenue, see Details of Available Spaces below)
- Cannot have a conflict of interest (i.e. family or financial relationships) with City Council, City Staff, or other agents
- Must be able to commit to a 1-year lease.
Artists Impacted by Los Angeles Wildfires
Our priority is to provide stability for Los Angeles County artists/arts organizations experiencing immediate hardship due to the fires.
In response to the devasting Palisades and Eaton fires, and the significant financial hardships caused by this federally recognized "qualified disaster," we will be prioritizing artists:
- who have lost their homes or artmaking studios
- whose homes or artmaking studios have severe damage
- who have lack or limited access to their home, artmaking studio, or both
Criteria for Review
Artists and/or arts organizations that:
- are based in or would be engaging with the Santa Monica community will be highly considered.
- have professional experience in a medium/service.
- will actively utilize the space for their arts practice or services for at least 30 hours a week.
- agree to foster respectful interactions with the other studio artists, and Cultural Affairs and Airport Administration staff, and that will participate in larger community events with the Airport Arts Center.
- practice an artistic medium or offers an arts service that diversifies the existing range of disciplines/services.
Details of Available Spaces
There are currently two locations with available spaces for lease. Please indicate on the form if you are interested in one or both.
3026 Airport Avenue
Currently, there is one 261 sq. ft. studio available for lease. Monthly rent is $809.10 at $1.85 sq. ft. This fee includes $482.85 for the studio space itself and $326.25 for a Cultural Arts Pass-Through fee, which covers services and arts programming at the facility/ as part of the overall Airport Arts Center.
2800 Airport Avenue
There are seven 900 sq. ft. newly remodeled art studios/workspaces available for lease Each studio features a south-facing window for natural light, individual AC/heating controls, and access to shared restrooms. Part of the existing artistic hub at the airport, these spaces would be a good fit for musicians, performing artists, and digital artists. Monthly rent is $1,665 at $1.85 per sq. ft. Please note: a Cultural Arts Pass-Through fee may be added within six months of the lease agreement to cover services and arts programming at the facility/as part of the overall Airport Arts Center.
Currently, we are in active panel review for these spaces. If you submit an interest form after Monday, May 5, 2025, you will be considered on the waitlist until we have another available opening.
Airport Arts Center Studio Interest Form
Thank you for your interest in an art studio/workspace at the Santa Monica Airport!
The Santa Monica Airport has a rich history as the former home of the Douglas Aircraft Company and the birthplace of the DC-3 and has been home to notable artists dating back to the 1950s. The Airport now houses the largest concentration of artists in Santa Monica, comprising 60 art studios and creative spaces across four airplane hangars and additional buildings. These studios are a cultural asset to the city, ensuring artists can continue to have a presence in the city and creating an arts campus that draws local and regional visitors.
This interest list is rolling application. When spaces are available, a selection panel will review and score all interest forms based on the eligibility and criteria noted below. There are currently 8 spaces available. Please see below for more information and to complete the interest form.
Eligibility
- Professional working artists
- Nonprofit arts or culture-related 501c3 organizations (this eligibility only applies to the spaces at 2800 Airport Avenue, see Details of Available Spaces below)
- Cultural for-profit entities that provide artistic or cultural programming to the public. All for-profit tenants will be required to provide substantive community benefits to the public on annual basis and submit a report at the end of each year (this eligibility only applies to the spaces at 2800 Airport Avenue, see Details of Available Spaces below)
- Cannot have a conflict of interest (i.e. family or financial relationships) with City Council, City Staff, or other agents
- Must be able to commit to a 1-year lease.
Artists Impacted by Los Angeles Wildfires
Our priority is to provide stability for Los Angeles County artists/arts organizations experiencing immediate hardship due to the fires.
In response to the devasting Palisades and Eaton fires, and the significant financial hardships caused by this federally recognized "qualified disaster," we will be prioritizing artists:
- who have lost their homes or artmaking studios
- whose homes or artmaking studios have severe damage
- who have lack or limited access to their home, artmaking studio, or both
Criteria for Review
Artists and/or arts organizations that:
- are based in or would be engaging with the Santa Monica community will be highly considered.
- have professional experience in a medium/service.
- will actively utilize the space for their arts practice or services for at least 30 hours a week.
- agree to foster respectful interactions with the other studio artists, and Cultural Affairs and Airport Administration staff, and that will participate in larger community events with the Airport Arts Center.
- practice an artistic medium or offers an arts service that diversifies the existing range of disciplines/services.
Details of Available Spaces
There are currently two locations with available spaces for lease. Please indicate on the form if you are interested in one or both.
3026 Airport Avenue
Currently, there is one 261 sq. ft. studio available for lease. Monthly rent is $809.10 at $1.85 sq. ft. This fee includes $482.85 for the studio space itself and $326.25 for a Cultural Arts Pass-Through fee, which covers services and arts programming at the facility/ as part of the overall Airport Arts Center.
2800 Airport Avenue
There are seven 900 sq. ft. newly remodeled art studios/workspaces available for lease Each studio features a south-facing window for natural light, individual AC/heating controls, and access to shared restrooms. Part of the existing artistic hub at the airport, these spaces would be a good fit for musicians, performing artists, and digital artists. Monthly rent is $1,665 at $1.85 per sq. ft. Please note: a Cultural Arts Pass-Through fee may be added within six months of the lease agreement to cover services and arts programming at the facility/as part of the overall Airport Arts Center.
Currently, we are in active panel review for these spaces. If you submit an interest form after Monday, May 5, 2025, you will be considered on the waitlist until we have another available opening.