Project Bandaloop is amazing! If I were good enough, and they would have me, I would drop out of…read moregraduate school right now to dance on walls and cliffs with them. Since that is not the case, I had resigned myself to frequent visits to their website UNTIL I found out that they host beginner and int/ adv workshops! Woohoo! Maybe I will be an amazingly talented beginner and they will beg me to travel the world with them and dance on the Petronas Towers, Chartres Cathedral, maybe even at Petra or the Coliseum. Please. Please. Pick me. I'll do anything. ________________________ Update: Since I have now completed both the beginner and int/adv workshops offered by Project Bandaloop, I feel this review needs an update. The workshop is a lot of fun, although pretty hard on the body. I figured that vertical dancing might have its challenges, but I had no idea how much a rock climbing harness and nerve endings could disagree. However, that did not stop me from going 4 days in a row...doubling up on pants and shirts can make a huge difference. The beginner workshop (5 hours over 2 days, $110) features a warm up, and then a rotation through the climbing wall featuring bouldering/dance, dance from single point suspension ("pods"), the trampoline walls, and the wood wall. The advanced workshop (6 hours over 2 days, $150) has an additional floor station and focuses on play and choreography more than orientation and skills. The workshops were between 15-20 people with 5-7 instructors. The instructors were great! Definitely gave the freedom to play, while also providing constructive pointers and maintaining a safe environment. The founder of Bandaloop, Amelia, was also in and out, watching the advanced performances, answering questions, etc. While she did not offer me a position in her dance troupe, I am definitely addicted, and will be going back for more. Maybe one day I can have my own trampoline wall. The one downer: the warehouse in Oakland seems pretty sketch upon first approach,. It isn't well marked, and looks kind of run down. It also can be tough getting in earlier, etc because all the doors are locked. However, the next workshop is in a new location close by in Oakland, so this may change soon.

truly amazing, innovate aerial artists! google them, and check out some of their performances, or…read morebetter yet, go see them in person!

Great local space offering creative events like figure drawing and artistic support. They offer…read moregraphic design and other marketing as well as co-working space. They also have art up by local artist members. Black owned business.

Family owned business, with a great outlook for the community. They've offered creative events that…read moreare perfect for networking and meeting your neighbors. I think they do a great job in supporting local artist as well.

Was looking for an art studio to rent in the area and these ones had the most natural light. The…read morewarehouse loft feel is pretty cool and being so close to my favourite taqueria is also a big plus lol. Shoutout to the manager (forgot their name) for showing me the space so late in the day!

From the owner: Come check out our brand new creative art studios! With many available floor plans, there is a…read morestudio to fit all needs and budgets. Each private studio has its own lock and they range from 70 to 250 square feet, offering warm natural light and HVAC. Restrooms and a communal kitchen are also located on the same level. Utilities and WiFi are included. The building is secured by a gated elevator lobby entrance and has a code activated passenger elevator and freight elevator.

What looks like a small venue is absolutely incredibly large! And the amount of wonderfully…read moretalented artists are inspiring and provide education in the art that they specifically created. Everyone needs to go check out Art Bias- you will be amazed at what you see, experience & what is available for purchase. Learn the art world in a deeper fashion with local artists who are bringing magic, creativity and beauty into our community.

Amazing and I feel one of the best venues for art. It's a place with spaces artists can use to…read morecreate, mingle and sell art. Such a cool variety of different styles and personalities. The staff are super friendly and went out of their way to show us around. They have regular and special events which we will definitely check out.

I have been a part of MWS for almost four years, and it has been an amazing first studio…read moreexperience. From my initial tour with Jacques to participating in the East Bay Open Studios, the connections I have made with fellow resident artists have been invaluable. My growth as an artist during my time here has been insurmountable. I will miss my time here but will carry the relationships I have made with me. I part ways with MWS only because I have found a studio closer to my home. Thank you MWS for giving me a space and a place to grow and thrive as an artist.

My husband and I rented a space here, for sewing and working. We really enjoyed our time. It's a…read morenice feeling and motivating to be in the building and work amongst other amazing artists/makers. They regularly contribute to East Bay Open Studio, which is an exciting event. People we rented from are responsive and reasonable. Great to have dedicated parking spot to work long hours.

I like when I am here for work shooting events which so far is about the only times I've been here…read more The space has lots of natural light and the design and layout is nice and open. Looking forward to the next shoot there!

Awesome art show! I loved seeing the pieces, the music wasn't obnoxious, and I'm looking forward to…read moreseeing and hearing more from this place! :)

I was a small business owner who rented a studio space for almost 4 years at Citadel. In 2017 I was…read moreevicted over a suppose visitor violation, but under law I was not given any official reason for contract termination which I believe should be illegal. The 'Office Managers' that issued me this eviction at the time were two women by the name of Jackie and Sally. They were both highly unprofessional and unqualified to manage the building and tenants. Since their employment, I had seen an increase in pest disturbance and security issues. In my specific unit there were bird and rat feces littered everywhere, despite both Sally and Jackie emailing the tenants saying they had hired pest control and were handling it. I believe I was evicted because during a phone call, I stated to Sally that her behavior towards me and the very few people I've allowed as guests in my unit, was unprofessional and inappropriate. I have witnessed and heard Sally verbally scream and threaten other tenants who were in compliance. I would not recommend renting a space at Citadel as long as Brown Associates is still allowing these women to be employed there.