STUDIO MEMBERSHIPS
Started in 2016, and now activating four affordable interim creative workspaces in San José, California.
Local Color Autumn 2019, photographed by Tasi Alabastro
Local Color began as an adventurous "interim-use" project activating the 27 S. First Street building in San José. The program is possible with the support of developer partnerships who care about the community we are working to empower. Vacant buildings waiting in the planning process before development are re-opened as temporary creative co-working spaces, artist studios, and community gathering sites - offered at below-market rates.
Eight years later, Local Color is now activating over 22,000 sq. ft. in the heart of downtown SJ! Dubbed the “Digital” Underground and 50 Barack Obama Studio, the artists in residence shape each facility to meet their needs for a wide range of creative mediums and need of room to explore their passions. At a Local Color studio, you will find local creatives at different points of their journey working and learning alongside each other. We are committed to facilitating a safe, accessible, intersectional, diverse, and joyful space and collective network resource.
MEMBERSHIP OFFERINGS
Creative Coworking
Our version of a "hot desk" for creative folx needing a dedicated and flexible workspace. Become a Creative CoWorker and gain unlimited access to all of our available workspaces.
If your craft is storytelling, poetry, illustration, design, video editing, or maybe you have a project too messy for your current home base, a month-to-month Creative CoWorkering Membership is ideal for you! The memberships are $250/monthly.
Uniquely Local Color becomes a space shaped by its member and the shared environment can grow into unexpected sources of inspiration and collaboration.
Creative Workspaces
Create the functional space for your creative process with a blank slate in the form of a private office or one of our "open-air" studios. Each unique location offers local creatives ample space to focus. See more about each location below!
Local Color's mission is to provide equitable creative studio options ranging from 12'x8' Open Air Studios for $250/month, 12’x12’ Open Air Studios for $400/month, to Private Studios 15'x17' for $600/month.
We are not landlords here. We focus on providing the space needed by folx creating daily who also appreciate working amongst a blossoming community of local artists. We welcome you to reach out to schedule a time for a tour!
Gathering Spaces
The Local Color Underground features two Assembly Rooms for groups sizes up to 65 people. The rooms are available for reservation by Local Color's Studio Members, Community Organizers, Grantmakers, Workshop Planners, Photographers, Play Producers, and beyond.
The two rooms have rolling availability. We ask for sliding contributions based on hourly or full-day-use, and considering the size and needs of grassroots collectives and businesses. This option is perfect for groups needing meeting space, room for a workshop, and other gatherings needing a little extra space and. privacy at an easy-to-reach location in San José, CA.
Please email hello@localcolorsj.com for details.
LOCATIONS
The “Digital” Underground
300 S. First Street, Basement Lvl, San José
Located in the heart of the SoFa District and home to the 100 Block Mural, Local Color Underground offers Co-Working desk spaces, private and open studios. An Assembly room is on-site creating a flexible hub for creatives and local groups needing space to gather, plan or rehearse.
More Features of the Underground: Floor Plan Map
Great for digital, water, and written based creative mediums
Located within the Valley Title Building also home to SVCreates, Content Magazine, KALIED, and Cinequest
Secure 24/7 ADA accessible studio space
Wifi and kitchen facilities
Discounted Monthly Paid Parking passes available