1960 Mandela Parkway
Oakland, CA 94607
USA
Calling all art lovers! Experience the truly unique and eclectic art world existing in the country’s largest industrial art warehouse. Located in the heart of West Oakland, American Steel Studios is home to over 180 artists and entrepreneurs.
This behind the scenes tour will take you into a variety of workspaces for a chance to meet the artists and talk to them about their work. The tour is FREE but space is limited to 20 people so RSVP now: tours@americansteelstudios
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American Steel Studios was founded in 2009 to provide affordable space in which artists and entrepreneurs can create and inspire. The population is diverse and creative, manifesting a space that is resplendent with cross-pollination and inspiration.
Our population includes industrial artists and large-scale sculptors, painters, photographers, printers, fire artists, illustrators, furniture makers and lighting, costume, fashion, and jewelry designers along with entrepreneurs and innovators working to bring new energy and environmental technology to light.
Our founder, Karen Cusolito, sits on the board of the West Oakland Commerce Association, the Advisory Board for the Crucible, is a founding member of the Oakland Makers and the recipient of the 2013 Alameda County Arts Leadership Award.
American Steel Studios is proud to offer public art tours on the Second Saturday of every month in 2015 from 2pm-4pm, with a rotating list of participating artists.