The core mission of 555 Gallery/Studio is to further enrich and diversify cultural life in the greater Metro-Detroit area. In support of this mission 555 facilitates the development of emerging artists. 555 offers exhibition/installation space, leads and collaborates in the development of programs for the visual and performing arts, and provides workspace for practicing artists @ 4884 Grand River Ave • PO Box 8173 •Detroit, Michigan 48208 • (313) 894-4202
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555 was founded in the spring of 2002 in Ann Arbor Michigan. Jacob "Monte" Martinez, Andres Garces, and Carl W. Goines established 555 on Third in a 1500 sq. ft. corridor in the Ann Arbor Technology Center, located on Third Street between Huron and Washington. The Ann Arbor Technology Center began as an industrial warehouse but since the early 70’s had become a grassroots cultural community housing over 150 artists, craftspersons, musicians, and developing entrepreneurs. The complex was one of the few affordable spaces for studio rental in the city of Ann Arbor... (more about 555)

 

Currently Available:7/01/2008

  • 280 sqft second floor studio, hardwood Floors,14'-20' ceiling with sky lites- $350 per month
  • 250 sq.ft second floor studio, hardwood Floors,14'-20' ceiling with sky lites & Grand River Ave. South facing window- $350 per month

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Studio Membership

Utilities included April-October, Nov-March $50 per month additional fee

One month rent as deposit
6month/1year lease

 Benefits:
  • Studio membership
  • Participate in 555 Studios Exhibits and Open Studios
  • Wireless Internet
  • Presence on Website, ov15,000 visits per month
  • 24 hour access
    Access to resources, network available, exhibitions opportunities, teaching opportunities
    Access to communal studios
    Wood shop-Band Saw, lathe, drill press, table saw, chop saw,
    Metal shop-Arc welder, oxy-acetylene torches, small forge, drill press
    Ceramics Studio- 2 seated kick wheels, 1 pedal powered wheel, 1 electric kiln
    Access to Galleries
  • 3000sq. ft of Gallery space- Main Room 1800sqft, Red Gallery 700sqft, First Floor Gallery 500 sqft.
  • Work among local artists from varied and diverse backgrounds-visit 555 Artists Studios
  • Historic Woodbridge Neighborhood community
  • 10 minute walk to Wayne State Campus, College for Creative Studies, Detroit Institute of Arts, Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit
  • 5 minute walk to Contemporary Art Institute of Detroit-CAID
  • 5 minute drive to all major freeways

* If you would like to know more about studios that are currently occupied, or sign up for our waiting list email studio@555arts.org

 

touring our space please contact studio@555arts.org.

555 is a nonprofit tax exempt arts organization run entirely by volunteers.