Artistry Studios - Albany Barn, Inc.

We’re thrilled to introduce our newest venture: The Artistry Studios of Albany Barn Inc!
Located at 826 1/2 Eastern Avenue in Schenectady & built in 1892, what was once a Convent is now a beautifully renovated artist space consisting of 21 work-only studios and several common gathering spaces. With huge windows, tons of natural light, and beautifully refinished hardwood floors, the spaces within The Artistry Studios are perfect for creatives that are looking for private work studios to grow their craft into their career.
And good news! We are now accepting applications!

Our studios come in a variety of sizes from 86-300+ square feet and include wifi, utilities, and 24-7 access. Studios will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis with 3-month to yearly lease options. General Certificate of Liability Insurance is REQUIRED with Albany Barn, Inc. listed as Additionally Insured. If you have specific questions, please call 518-935-4858 ext 14 or email info@albanybarn.org . Please be advised that our work studios are currently not available for music production or performance needs. After you complete your application, you will be contacted to be placed on a waitlist & to schedule a call, meeting, or tour of the space. Read about the project’s announcement (by Metroplex Development Authority) by clicking here.

Read about the current Artistry Studios Residents by clicking here.

Artists in Residence

Which Work-Only Studios are you applying for?*
- Albany Barn (56 2nd Street, Albany NY 12210)
- Artistry Studios (826.5 Eastern Avenue, Schenectady NY 12307)
- Both (Albany Barn & Artistry Studios)
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Phone*
Address*
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
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Briefly describe your intended use of the studio space.*
Include artistic work to be done and equipment or fit up required.
Approx. desired square footage.*
Desirable rent.*
What is your rent budget per month? Please consider that our current rate is about $2.00 per square foot of rented space.
Will you offer any client services or classes in your work-space?
If yes, will you charge a fee?
If yes would you be willing to offer a discount to members of The Barn?
Please upload any documents that would be useful in assessing your potential use of the space
i.e. photos of works, artist statement or professional resume, business plan, etc.
Drop files here or
Accepted file types: jpg, png, gif, zip, pdf, doc, Max. file size: 2 MB, Max. files: 10.
Are you currently a member of The Barn?*
Members include ABI General Membership, Electric City Barn Individual Co-Working+, and ECB Organizational Memberships.
Have you seen the other Albany Barn, Inc. facilities?
- Albany Barn (Albany)
- Artistry Studios (Schenectady)
- Electric City Barn (Schenectady)
- None, I would love a tour!
- None
Check all spaces you have seen as an event attendee, event host, visited, or toured.
How did you learn about Albany Barn, Inc.?*

Go back to Electric City Barn’s website by clicking here.

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