Marinship Studios

Marinship Studios is located near the water’s edge in the historic town of Sausalito. We aim to reinvigorate the site known as Gate 5 where the likes of Maya Angelou, Gordon Onslow Ford, Allen Ginsberg, Jean Varda and Ruth Asawa, and others worked and lived.

MISSION

Marinship Studios is located near the water’s edge in the historic town of Sausalito. We aim to reinvigorate the site known as Gate 5 where the likes of Maya Angelou, Gordon Onslow Ford, Allen Ginsberg, Jean Varda and Ruth Asawa, and others worked and lived.

CURRENT ARTISTS

Tania Houtzager

Isabella Kirkland

James LaFemina

Terasu

Laura Lienhard

Maya Kini

Hannah Love

Mary Button Durell

Jenny Sharaf

Daniel Melo Morales

Simon Ungless

Susan McKinney

Barry Svigals

Jean Bolte

Marin Ceramic Cooprative

Mardi Burnham

PAST ARTISTS

Jenna Baucke

Guacamole Airplane

Wheelhouse Ceramics Studio

Natasha Garrett

Jay Nelson

Ari Lurie

Sam Buchanan

Leigh Wells

Alex Massey

Zoe Dering

Amy Cella

Michael David Rose

Will Rogan

Lauren McKeon

Kurtis Major

Akari Uragami

Leo Villareal

STUDIOS

Currently offering over 7000 sq ft of total studio space (12 studios and 2 live-work residences), communal space and event rental space, Marinship Studios is dedicated to creating an active studio environment and supporting creative endeavors in the Bay Area Arts Community.  

Our studios are currently full, but we are still accepting applications for future openings.

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Studios A, B, C, D, H, I

These studios are inside of pre-existing light industrial buildings dating back to the 50s but are equipped with new concrete floors, roll up and sliding doors, modern lighting, electrical and toilet facilities. They range in size from 400 to 1200 sq ft of indoor space (all have varying outdoor workspace options).

Shared and individual studio spaces range from $800 to $3,000 per month.

*Available studios: none at this time

Shipping Containers: E, F, G, J, K

These brand new purpose built shipping containers were custom ordered to be used as storage for supplies / art. They are equipped with insulation, lighting, electricity, a variety of wall treatments and sliding glass doors. They are each 160 sq ft each with 9.5 foot ceilings.

Prices range from $500 to $810 per month.

*Available containers: none at this time

Parking

Each studio comes with one dedicated parking space included in the rental fee.  

Amenities Include:

  • Discounted Rental of Event Spaces

  • Invitations to communal dinners and private events

  • Biannual Open studios

  • Wifi and utilities

APPLICATION

To apply for a studio space we ask that you fill out our online Application Form and email your CV/resume and a portfolio of 5 images of your work to julian@marinshipstudios.com.

Application Checklist

Selection of the tenants is based on quality of work, diversity, commitment to career, and need, among other criteria. We will contact you within 2 to 4 weeks of receiving all of you application materials.