Range Studio
Tiny, mobile art spaces deployed in the public realm
Initiator(s)
David Szlasa
Description
The project consists of a small mobile workspace and a micro artist residency program composed by two tiny art studios founded in Oakland. Studio 1 is a solar powered art studio which was built on the back of a flatbed trailer and Studio 2 was built in collaboration with students at Stanford University, both spaces are composed of second-hand materials. The project supports artists' creative work and advocates for sustainable solutions for artists and the arts community in creating an adaptable and agile solution to the shortage of affordable art spaces in urban areas and the need for flexible, short-term programming in rural areas.
Goals
Range Studio prioritizes short-term creative residencies for artists across disciplines, collaborations with institutions to create adaptable, site-specific public art programming and acting as a platform for social action, community engagement, and social practice.
Beneficial outcomes
The project offers a sustainable and mobile studio to artists and art programming. It proposes a model for DIY green building for artists and institutions. So far he provided space for 14 artists.
Location
United States
Users
Range Studio is committed to working with artists, writers, performers, designers, and other creatives concerned with social practice, community engagement, sustainability, and innovative art forms.
Maintained by
David Szlasa, Katrina Rodabaugh, and presenting partners
Duration
2014 - ongoing
Category
Scientific
Pedagogical
Politics
Urban Development
Economy
Environment
Social
