Mission: To establish permanent, affordable work/live spaces and support facilities for artists in San Diego.
Values: We believe in synergy -Artists from disparate backgrounds working together in close proximity make better art.
We believe in the artistic dividend -Arts are an essential element of the cultural economy that attract creative thinkers from other fields to our city.
We believe in the transformative power of Art -Art can lead to healthy growth in marginalized communities
We believe in community outreach - Arts can fortify existing communities and traditional cultures
We believe in empowerment - Community design/build projects give artists control and connect them to their creations
We believe artists imagine our future.
Goals: To grow our idea through the eventual acquisition of a permanent facility. To dramatically increase the number of work/live units available, thereby attracting more emerging artists to San Diego.
Celebrating 15 Years of Making Space for Art Happy Anniversary, Space 4 Art! On this very day 15 years ago, our founders signed the lease for our Space— one where we provide affordable spaces so artists can live, work, mentor youth, and…
Read More »Throughout 2024— and for the past 15 years —Space 4 Art has supported: - Resident artists via affordable rents & artist stipends - Teaching artists via affordable rents & paychecks - Under-resourced students via free,…
Read More »In December 2009, Space 4 Art’s founders took a leap of faith and signed the lease for what was to become a dynamic Arts Center in downtown’s East Village. Fifteen years later, despite ever-rising rents and gentrification causing us to…
Read More »Big thanks to all who joined us at our April 20th workshop and networking event— the first in our series of four convenings. It was a huge success, and we are so grateful for everyone’s enthusiastic participation in our charrettes. Watch…
Read More »On Saturday, March 23rd, come hear live musical performances and stroll through our artists’ studios. Space 4 Art’s Open Studios are always a casual event where artists and arts lovers alike can mingle. Special cultural programming…
Read More »We have two studios available for rent this March— a rare opening of our two premium studios – a private live/work studio, plus a brightly-lit, windowed work-only studio. Applicants must be San Diego-based and committed to…
Read More »District 8 City Councilmember Vivian Moreno stopped by Space 4 Art recently to learn more about how we’re #MakingSpace4Art at our current home in the East Village and our future goal of building a large-scale, community-based Arts Center on…
Read More »Space 4 Art is proud to announce that our major community initiative for 2024 - a yearlong effort to engage the community in the design of a large-scale, community-based Arts Center on Market Street — has been chosen as an Impact project by…
Read More »Have you heard the great news? Space 4 Art is the proud recipient of a $150,000 grant from Prebys Foundation, the largest independent private foundation in San Diego County. The foundation invests in four program areas: visual and performing arts,…
Read More »Thank you to everyone who donated to Space 4 Art during our San Diego Gives campaign! We are so appreciative of your support. They have extended the giving period through this Sunday, September 10. If you missed your chance to donate yesterday,…
Read More »Support Space 4 Art Today On September 7th, our community will come together for a special 24-hour online fundraiser called San Diego Gives. Part of their mission is to help San Diegans learn about the many nonprofits right in their backyards, with…
Read More »4 August Events at S4A! Check out these great events at Space 4 Art throughout August! All of our events are free to the public. As always, please check our website for: - event details - parking options - last minute announcements…
Read More »You're invited! S4A's artists are hosting three special events in August in the co-live space at Space 4 Art. Nicole Gonzalez is partnering with Brighter Futures to offer a Chronic Craft Circle on Saturday, August 5, from 12:00-3:00 pm, both…
Read More »Space 4 Art’s Executive Director, Jennifer de Poyen, was recently interviewed by Lisa Deaderick of the San Diego Union Tribune. Read below how Jennifer’s involvement with S4A has evolved through the years, as well as how S4A has helped…
Read More »Join us at Open Studios this Friday! Friday, March 10, 2023 7:00 PM 9:30 PM Space 4 Art Inc. 340 16th Street San Diego, CA, 92101 There will be so much happening during this Friday’s Holi-Themed Open Studios! Most of our visual artist…
Read More »We sure hope you'll spend some time in 2023 celebrating art with us! Please mark your calendar for our next Open Studios event on Friday, March 10 from 7:00-9:30 pm. Also watch for updates about a spring art show in the works! About Open Studios…
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