Artist Studios | Office Space
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We have several spaces that have become available across our Wasps estate. We currently have available artists' studio spaces in: Perth Creative Exchange; Albion Road, Edinburgh; Stromness Studios, Orkney; Links Studios, Nairn; and creative/cultural office spaces for creative businesses, charities and social enterprises available in The Briggait, Perth Creative Exchange and South Block. All details below.
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Artist Studios
The majority of available artist studios are only advertised internally to our registered waiting list. For all information on eligibility and to apply to our register to receive these adverts, please visit this section of our website.
Perth Creative Exchange
Take a studio space in our beautiful newly refurbished creative hub, the first of it's kind in the area, opened at the end of 2019. We currently have two studios available at Perth Creative Exchange, details of available spaces are as below:
Studio 203 is 581 Sq. Ft. A very large, bright and airy studio with dual aspect to the south and west, suitable for an artist's group, share, or an individual.
Studio 214 is 387.50 Sq. Ft. Another of our large studio spaces. Great natural light, suitable for an artist's group, share or an individual.
If you would like to join our new Wasps community in Perth, please email lois@waspsstudios.org.uk for more information on how to apply for a studio, lease details and rents. We also have Office Space available at Perth Creative Exchange, you can find more details on these below.
Studio 203, Perth Creative Exchange
Albion Road
We have one studio available at the in Edinburgh. Albion Road has 22 studios over two floors and currently provides workspace for 33 artists. Albion Road is not a fully accessible building.
Studio 109 is 429 Sq. ft. A large first floor studio with good natural light. Communal water supply can be found nearby the studio. The space would suit an artist working on a large scale, or a collective or small group of artists looking to share. Available with immediate effect on a fixed-term basis running to 31st July 2021.
If you would like to be a part of the Albion Rd community please contact lois@waspsstudios.org.uk.
Albion Road, Edinburgh
Stromness Studios, Orkney
We have one studio available in our Stromness Studios in Orkney. Officially opened in October 2016, Wasps brought the former Stromness Library back into use providing four studio spaces and a permanent home for Solisquoy Printmakers.
Studio 003 - partitioned studio with natural light, around 130 Sq. Ft.
If you are interested in joining the Wasps community in Stromness please email lois@waspsstudios.org.uk for more information on how to apply for a studio, lease details and rents.
Stromness Studios, Orkney
Links Studios, Nairn
We currently have one studio available in our small and lively artists's community by the water in Nairn.
Studio 001 approx. 280 Sq. Ft.. One of our largest studios in the complex, suitable for either a community organisation, individual artist, or artist group.
Communal water, bathroom and tea prep areas are all located next to the studios. If you'd like to be a part of our community in Nairn, please email lois@waspsstudios.org.uk.
Links Studios, Nairn
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Office Space
Creative/Cultural Offices - The Briggait
Wasps are delighted to announce four office units available at the beautiful Briggait building in Glasgow's Merchant City.
These spaces are specifically targeted towards creative, charitable organisations or cultural enterprises.
Details of each unit is as follows:
Office 228: 157.20 Sq. Ft. (Approx.)
An attractive, well-proportioned office. The space has a large, ornate window allowing for good, natural light and is large enough for up to 3 desks plus room for storage. Available with immediate effect.
Office 229: 279.10 Sq. Ft. (Approx.)
A large office space which would suit a range of uses. The room has natural light, though limited, and would be large enough for up to 5 desks and allow for plenty storage. Available with immediate effect.
Office 238: 173 Sq. Ft. (Approx.)
A good sized, bright office space located around the Briggait’s stunning 1873 Courtyard Hall. The space is large enough for up to 3 desks plus room for storage. Available from 1 November 2020.
All offices are located around the balcony of the stunning Briggait 1873 courtyard hall. Tenants benefit from 24 hour access, connectivity to fibre broadband, use of meeting spaces and kitchen/tea prep areas.
If you are interested to find out more about these spaces or to arrange a viewing, please email Studios Administrator Lois Green: lois@waspsstudios.org.uk
The Briggait Office Space
Creative Offices - Perth Creative Exchange
Take a space in the region’s first creative hub, Perth Creative Exchange – Perth’s new inspirational home for creative practice. Housing 40 studios for the creative community, Perth Creative Exchange will offer the potential for people like you - whether you’re a visual artist, social entrepreneur, or creative business - to make inspiring work, develop your career, grow your business, collaborate and meet like-minded people. Join the Wasps community, experts in creative workspaces, in our 20th building in Scotland. Office space is now available to let at Perth Creative Exchange, we are open to creative industries and cultural enterprises.
More information on Office Space at Perth Creative Exchange is available to download here. For viewings please contact the Property Team, on 0141 553 5890 or property@waspsstudios.org.uk.
Office Space, Perth Creative Exchange
Creative Offices - South Block
Wasps are delighted to announce that office space is available to rent at South Block, a stunning 50,000 Sq. Ft. creative hub in the heart of Glasgow's Merchant City. South Block is an award-winning development that provides 96 studios for Glasgow’s creative community including:
• 64 studios for visual artists and makers
• 25 offices for creative companies
• 7 offices for social enterprises working in the cultural sector
• Meeting rooms and project spaces available for external hire
• Public Café
• Beautiful reception/exhibitions and events space
Four well sized office spaces are now available on South Block's attractive first floor. Details are as follows:
Office 101: 470 Sq. Ft. (Approx.)
Large office, able to fit up to 7-8 desks with room for storage. South-facing natural light
Office 110: 452 Sq. Ft. (Approx.)
Medium sized office with good natural light. Would fit 5-6 desks plus room for storage.
Office 111: 340 Sq. Ft. (Approx.)
Sizable space, able to fit up to 4-5 desks with storage. Room has natural light.
Office 120: 904 Sq. Ft. (Approx.)
Very large corner office allowing for good natural light, with built-in meeting space
These offices are reserved for commercial creative industries.
Social Enterprise Units
Office 221: 213 Sq. Ft. (Approx.)
A well proportioned space with good natural light suitable for a couple of desks and storage.
Office 225: 213 Sq. Ft. (Approx.)
A beautiful corner space with excellent natural light, exposed floor boards and lots of potential for fit-out.
For more information on rents, services and to arrange a viewing please contact Studios Administrator Lois Green: lois@waspsstudios.org.uk / 0141 5535890
Large office space, South Block