Find studio space
Shared studios and short-term studio lets in Manchester.
Manchester has several shared studio buildings where artists rent individual studio spaces. Studios range from small desk areas to larger rooms, and most offer shared facilities including kilns, printing presses, or digital equipment. The studios tend to cluster in areas like Castlefield and the Northern Quarter where older industrial buildings have been converted.
Some studios operate on short-term lets - you can rent for a month or a few months - while others ask for annual commitment. The cost varies depending on the size of the space and the facilities included. Most studios are managed cooperatively, with residents sharing maintenance and contributing to the running of the building.
If you're looking for a studio, check with existing artist collectives and studio groups, visit open studio events, or ask at galleries and arts venues who often have information about available spaces. The studio network is active and word-of-mouth is usually the best way to hear about availability.