284 Art Studios

Amenities

284 Art Studios provides many amenities to the artists; included with rent. Several of the studio spaces have personalized and unique amenities of their own.
The communal portions of the studio, such as hallways, washroom, kitchen, etc. Are cleaned by a custodian once a week.

  • Access

    • 24/7 access
    • Entry from rear only

  • Cleaning Supplies

    • Household and shop brooms
    • Various chemical cleaners and disinfectants
    • Mops, rags, etc.

  • Communal Tools

    • 2 work benches on wheels (for bringing outside)
    • 3 foot drill press with bits
    • 7 inch tile saw
    • Angle grinder and pads
    • Assorted craft supplies
    • Bench clamps
    • Bench top Grinder
    • Fixed workbench
    • Hammers and mallets
    • Hand saws
    • Jig saw
    • Jumper cables
    • Pliers
    • Retractable 50 foot extension cord
    • Safety Glasses
    • Screwdrivers
    • Scroll saw
    • Skill saw
    • Soldering Iron
    • Swamp fan
    • Table saw
    • Tarps
    • Vice grips
    • Wrenches

  • Communal Work Benches

    • 1 main area mid shop
    • 1 small area upstairs
    • 3 in communal tool area

  • Electrical

    • 100 amps altogether in unit
    • 80% of 110v outlets are 20 amp
    • 10% of 110v outlets are 10 amp
    • 3 spots throughout building with 50 amp 220v outlet

  • Garbage Disposal & Recycling

    • Large dumpster out back near loading dock
    • Communal garbage cans throughout space – collected by custodian
    • Paper recycling throughout space- collected by custodian
    • Container recycling throughout space- collected by custodian
    • Refundable’s throughout space – collected by custodian

  • Heater

    • Large gas heater on ceiling with accessible thermostat

  • Kitchen

    • Microwave
    • Toaster Oven
    • Coffee Maker
    • Mini Fridge
    • Filtered Water Dispensers X2
    • Assorted Cutlery and Dishes Available
    • Sink and Drying Rack
    • Hot and Cold Water (potable)

  • Loading Dock

    • Grade level loading – Accepts 53′ trailer (semi truck)
    • Woodwork can occur outside on the loading dock
    • Garage door access for moving large items in and out

  • Parking

    • Free visitor parking in front of the building (First come, first serve)
    • Parking pass provided for tenants to park at rear of building

  • Safety

    • Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors throughout space
    • 3 fire extinguishers posted throughout the space

  • Security

    • Anti pry bar interlocking astragals
    • Video surveillance around the building perimeter
    • Key fob entry
    • Outdoor security guard on premises (seasonal)

  • Transit

    • Marine Drive Canada line 2 blocks away
    • Marine Drive bus stop directly in front of art studios (bus numbers 100, 3)

  • Ventilation

    • 8 inch ducting out the rear of studio (downstairs)
    • 6 inch ducting out the front (upstairs)
    • Ventilation only reaches several spaces. Please refer to studio descriptions to determine which.

  • Washroom

    • Sink
    • Toilet
    • Mirror

  • Washtub Sink

    • Same sink as kitchen sink- large laundry type basin

  • Wifi

    • Unlimited download
    • Unlimited upload