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Space 4 Art

325 15th Street
619-269-7230

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.

Recent News

Space 4 Art Performance Schedule During Open Studios on March 23, 2024

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…

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Space 4 Art News: Celebrating 15 Years of Making Space for Art

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…

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Space 4 Art's Special Visitors

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…

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A Special Distinction for Space 4 Art

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…

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Space 4 Art is a Prebys Foundation Grantee!

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,…

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Space 4 Art News September 10, 2023

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,…

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Space 4 Art News - September 7, 2023

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…

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Space 4 Art News: August 3, 2023

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…

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Space 4 Art News: July 21, 2023

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…

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Space 4 Art News: June 23,2023

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…

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Space 4 Art News: March 9, 2023

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…

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Space 4 Art News - Save The Date

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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Space 4 Art - Happy Winter Solstice

This Winter Solstice, the days are short and the nights long and dark. Donors like you quite literally help us keep the lights on at Space 4 Art so artists can continue to live, work, create, experiment, and mentor schoolchildren in under-resourced…

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Space 4 Art News: Bridge the Gap for 2023

We are deeply grateful for your love and support over the past year— our first full year back up and running at full speed after the pandemic shutdown. We have so enjoyed seeing folks in person at our Open Studio events and bringing arts…

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Space 4 Art News: Bridge the Gap for 2023

We are deeply grateful for your love and support over the past year— our first full year back up and running at full speed after the pandemic shutdown. We have so enjoyed seeing folks in person at our Open Studio events and bringing arts…

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Space 4 Art - Our New Website Is Live!

Our new website is live! Dear Jim, We invite you to visit Space 4 Art’s brand new website! Raygun Design did an incredible job with our new site and brand refresh. One thing we’re particularly excited about is the Artist Feature…

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Space 4 Art News - August 9, 2022

There are lots of warm fuzzies floating around Space 4 Art this summer that have nothing to do with the heat! Last month, we had the pleasure of partnering with several local businesses to create dynamic visual content for our new website, which is…

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Space 4 Art - Space 4 Art in City Council District 9

On July 30th, from 10 AM to 3 PM, S4A’s Armando De La Torre will be directing a day of poetry, puppetry, and music for all ages at Southcrest Recreation Center. Armando has specifically designed this event with the residents of Southcrest and…

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Artist Highlight– Armando De La Torre’s Park Social Project

S4A Artist Highlight Spring Tide: A Mini Pop-Up Festival by Armando De La Torre On July 30th, Armando invites residents of Southcrest to experience and participate in a mini pop-up festival celebrating their neighborhood. Armando worked closely…

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Summer Happenings at Space 4 Art

Thank you to those of you who joined us for June Open Studios! It was great to see both new and familiar faces– we enjoyed spending the evening with you. We’re especially grateful to Anjanaé Hassell for sharing her dance practice…

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