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.

Went to a fund raiser for Chris Babcock…read more Miro Studio SF Creatvie Art Studios Chris Babcock does amazing work helping aspiring young artists sharpen their skills, build standout portfolios, and get into their dream art schools and programs. Chris Babcock - Owner Art Prep 5907 California Street San Francisco CA Such wonderful artwork fully display through the building. It really inspire me to paint too. Cheers to the next generation of artists! A must visit.

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!

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.

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!

Searched for many shuffle dance classes and most all are online. Jasper's tue night shuffle class…read moreat Motion Arts is for anyone learning the basics of shuffle. If you're tired of scrolling all night watching shuffle videos and want an in-person step by step guide, this is your class. Great add if you take hiphop and want a real work out than a typical dance class.

This studio has fantastic teachers who are kind and create a really fun dance environment. I have a…read moreblast every time I take class here and walk away a little more confident with my moves on the dance floor.

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!

My first trip ever to a COMMUNE! Hahah California is funny…read more My office doesn't have a Christmas party, but the Halloween party is totally amazing. The last two years we've had it here. They have Dance Dance Immolation. Essentially, it's DDR, but if you fuck up, the machine SHOOTS A GIGANTIC FIREBALL AT YOU. You wear a complete fireproof suit, and sign a waiver, but I'm sure this is HIGHLY illegal. There are gigantic fire-breathing sculptures, and remote-controlled fire cars. Tessla coils provide lightning and, there are fire filled cauldrons dripping flaming goo. The guy from our work who's associated with these people recently moved to a different job, but hopefully we'll still do the Halloween party here!

NIMBY is an Oakland treasure. Think you're a supporter of the arts, alternative culture, and/or…read morethe DIY ethic? Then help keep it going by helping any way you can. Without everyone's help, these sorts of DIY spaces can't survive. I rent a space here, and it's a great place run by great people. The prices are pretty good for approx 380 sqft of space, and there are lots of interesting folks around most of the time. And NIMBY's famous parties are indeed as fantastic as people claim. My only complaint is that it's been a few months and all the various issues with the city have postponed promised improvements to my space, but that's understandable given the issues with the city taking up everyone's time.

This place is amazing. I met the owner and he seems like a great guy and the other staff is great…read moretoo. The owner always has new artwork which makes me always stop by. They even have a gallery dog, the dogs real. Every piece of art has such great detail. I like the more dark kinda art. This place definitely rocks

Walking into Art Villain Gallery & Consignment feels like tumbling down a creative rabbit hole --…read morethe kind lined with glittering antiques, mind-bending sculptures, and walls that practically hum with imagination! My family and I have dropped by several times, and every visit feels like a brand-new adventure through art history and modern expression all rolled into one. The space itself is incredible, inside an old bank building (yes, there's serious "Cool Factor" energy here). Everywhere you look, there's something unexpected, collage art that catches you off guard, mixed media pieces that spark conversation, and paintings that could easily live in a museum. The vibe is warm and personal, too. On each visit, the associates and the artist-owner were there to chat, answer questions, and share the stories behind the works -- which makes browsing feel more like a private studio tour than a shopping trip. And if that's not enough, on weekends, the outside gallery front transforms into a quaint outdoor music venue featuring live Jazz and Classic Rock. It really feels like you are a guest in a friend's home studio. Bottom line: If you love art, music, and a dash of eccentric charm, this San Carlos gem is a must-see. Even if you have to drive a little -- trust me, it's worth every mile.