RESIDENCY or Retreat
The rate for using Kestrel Fields Studio for your 24-hour, completely immersive and private, self-directed creative use:
Sunday 4pm-Friday at 4pm - $135/day
Friday 4pm-Sunday 4pm - $160/day
Includes sleeping accommodation, full kitchen and bath, and all amenities listed here.
Note: If your stay begins on a different day than Sunday or Friday, access is available as early as 8am.
The studio can accommodate 2 people comfortably. A partner, friend, or collaborator is welcome to join you at no additional charge (though there is only one bed). Pets are not allowed.
DISCOUNTS
One week (7 day) rental increments (3-week maximum reservation) including overnights:
$795/week (saves $200)
Day use only (8am-12 midnight) per day:
M-F $95/day
Sat/Sun $125/day
Day use only, one week (7 day) rental increments:
$595/week (saves $130)
Students (age 18+), veterans, and adults who receive government assistance (i.e. Medicaid, SNAP benefits) are eligible for an additional 20% off the above rates.
Cleaning/damages deposit
A $100 cleaning/damages deposit will be initially charged to you, but if you leave the space as nice as you find it when you first arrived, a full or partial refund is available (at the discretion of Kestrel Fields Studio).
Floorplan and full list of amenities
If you have any questions or ideas for collaboration, please contact us.
HANG YOUR ART SHOW
To rent the studio for your incredible(!) art show:
Installation time (up to 4 hours) and take down time (up to 2 hours, allowing for cleaning time): $50
Open studio hours between 8am-9pm (you determine the amount of time and when): $25/hour (2-hour minimum), paid in advance. Shows must hang for a minimum of 3 days.
TOTAL minimum cost for a 3-day show: $200*
*Receptions are not included in this fee. See below for more information.
There is a $100 cleaning/damages deposit, but if you leave the space as nice as you find it when you first arrive, a full or partial refund is available at the discretion of Kestrel Fields Studio.
Note: If your show starts getting EXPENSIVE because you want to be open for more hours or days, we cap the hourly rate and start charging a daily rate. If your prorated hours/day calculations exceed $500, the rate changes to $50/day beyond that
Read our complete studio rules and policies
Fees include
- picture wire, hangers, S-hooks, and wire cutters for hanging your work
- use of step-ladders (at your own risk)
- 62 linear feet of wall space
- 16 linear feet to hang objects in space (along the vaulted ceiling line)
- an open invitation to your fans to come onto the property during your own open hours to engage with your work (does not include an opening or closing reception--that is considered separately)
- signage from the street to guide your visitors into the gallery
- outdoor lighting at night to keep guests safe and comfortable
- announcements and images on our social media and newsletter (although we recommend that you do not rely on our marketing exclusively... this is your show--you know how to best reach your fans!)
- blue painters tape
- full use of kitchen
- cleaning supplies
- help loading and unloading
- advice and emotional support, if needed :)
Add-ons
- Venue staffing (if you can't be there during hours you want to be open) - $20/hour
- Parking staffing - $20/hour
- Use of our projector - $35
- Snack service (2-3 finger food options while you're open, dietary restrictions considered): $50-100 depending on what you'd like. Water and non-alcoholic beverages can be included.
Opening/Closing reception (2 hours)
- You provide food, drinks*, and at least one extra person for managing the building and grounds outside with our staff - $150 in addition to agreed studio rate based on your selected dates and times.
OR
- We provide food, non-alcoholic drinks, serving, and door/parking helpers - $350 in addition to agreed studio rate based on your selected dates and times.
If you plan to do a formal artist talk (with need for technology/seating) as part of your reception: $65 in addition to agreed studio rate based on your selected dates and times, and reception cost.
*Please refer to our studio rules & policies regarding food and drinks you provide at your own event, particularly in regards to serving/consuming alcohol.
Standing room capacity: 30
After you begin your reservation, we will determine the right mix of needs for your event.
TEACHING A CLASS OR WORKSHOP
To use the studio for a length of time between 8am-9pm, in order to teach a creative skill to a group of 2-10 people:
- 2-hour class with 30 minute prep-time and 1 hour afterwards for cleaning: $75
- 4-hour class with an hour on either side for prep/cleaning: $150
- All day (8am-9pm) (participants would need to depart no later than 8pm): $250
In addition to the fee noted here, a $100 cleaning/damages deposit will also be assessed. If you leave the space as nice as you found it before your class begins, your deposit can be fully or partially refunded (at the discretion of Kestrel Fields Studio).
If your class is more than one day, please inquire about reduced fees for additional hours or days.
If your class is canceled before 48 hours from the start of the class, or you do not make any ticket sales and you cancel, you will be refunded your fee minus a $20 administration cost. Cancellations are not accepted after the 48-hour cutoff.
Creative non-profit organizations
Please contact us to negotiate a daily rate that is competitive with other creative use spaces in our community (plus a $100 cleaning/damages deposit).
Please read our complete studio rules & policies for more about events, including parking management.
Capacity with chairs and tables: 10 people
Fee includes
- chair set-up and table set-up as requested
- white board & markers
- full use of kitchen
- cleaning supplies
- tarps & drop cloths to use as necessary
- advice and emotional support, if needed :)
Add-ons
Use of our projector - $35
Snack service (2-3 finger food options for your guests, dietary restrictions considered): $50-100 depending on what you'd like. Can include water and non-alcoholic beverages.
Food & drink
You can bring your own food and drinks to serve at the event. There is a full kitchen but you will need to provide paper plates, cups, napkins, and silverware for a crowd.
If you are charging money for entry, you cannot serve alcohol.
If serving alcohol at your free event, please manage a 2-drink maximum per guest.
Floorplan and full list of amenities
PRESENTATIONS, READINGS, & PERFORMANCES
This is also the option for meetings of creative groups (i.e. writing circles).
To rent the studio for a creative event or meeting with fewer than 15 people:
- 2-hour event with 30 minute prep-time and 1 hour afterwards for cleaning: $75
- 4-hour event with an hour on either side for prep/cleaning: $125
- All day (8am-9pm - evening events to be discussed): $225
To rent the studio for a creative event or meeting for 15-35 participants, we must factor in chair rental:
- 2-4-hour event with 1 hour either side for set-up/cleaning: $200
- All day (8am-9pm - evening events to be discussed): $300
In addition to the fee noted here, a $100 cleaning/damages deposit will also be assessed. If you leave the space as nice as you found it before your class begins, your deposit can be fully or partially refunded (at the discretion of Kestrel Fields Studio).
Parking: You can provide a person to manage parking for your event or you can pay Kestrel Fields Studio staff to manage it for you.
Please read our complete studio rules & policies for more about events, including more about parking management.
We cannot accommodate groups of more than 35 people for an event.
Fee includes
- chair set-up and table set-up if required
- white board & markers
- full use of kitchen
- cleaning supplies
- professional advice and emotional support, if needed :)
Add-ons
Parking staffing - $20/hour
Food or drink serving (you provide the food and drink - please note that you can only serve alcohol if the event is free, 2- drink maximum per person) - $200
Use of our projector - $35
Snack service (2-3 finger food options for your guests, dietary restrictions considered): $50-100 depending on what you'd like. Can include water and non-alcoholic beverages.
Food & drink
You can bring your own food and drinks to serve at the event. There is a full kitchen but you will need to provide paper plates, cups, napkins, and silverware for a crowd.
If you are charging money for tickets, you cannot serve alcohol.
If serving alcohol at your free event, please manage a 2-drink maximum per guest.
Floorplan and full list of amenities
COACHING & SUPPORT
One-on-one personal art career or residency coaching with Heather Matthews:
$50 for a 1-hour session.
Heather has a B.S in German Languages & Literatures (sprechen Sie Deutsch?), a BFA in Studio Art (Fibers), and an M.Ed in Counseling & Career Development. Before Kestrel Fields Studio & Art Residency became a thing, she worked for 14 years at Colorado State University as an academic advisor and career counselor.
Feel like you need to get out of a rut? Confused about your next steps as a career artist? Want some technology guidance? Need a cheerleader or some accountability?
Heather is your person. Schedule an appointment here.
NON-CREATIVE EVENTS (BUSINESS MEETINGS, TRAININGS, ETC)
Kestrel Fields Studio is designed for artists and creatives to work, and is priced to be affordable for them.
If you are a non-creative individual or group, you are welcome to book time/events/meetings at Kestrel Fields Studio at the following rates:
- Weekday all-day work space for 1-2 people: $200/day + $100 cleaning/damages deposit
- Meetings/retreats of 3-10ish people: $300 for 4 hours, $500 for the workday + $100 cleaning/damages deposit
- Presentations for 3-35 people (no tables, just chairs): $150/hour, 2-hour minimum, $100 cleaning/damages deposit.
Cleaning & damages deposit
If you leave the space as nice as you find it before your event begins, a full or partial refund of your cleaning/damages deposit is available at the discretion of Kestrel Fields Studio.
- If renting the studio for all day work space, amenities are listed here.
- If renting the studio for meetings or retreats, please see Teaching a Class or Workshop, above, for more information on what your fee includes.
- If renting the studio for large group presentations, please see Presentations, Readings, and Performances, above, for more information on what your fee includes. Use of our projector is also included in your fee.
Non-profit non-creative organizations receive a 20% discount. Please mention your status when making your reservation inquiry.
Please read our complete studio rules & policies for more about events, including parking management.
We cannot accommodate groups of more than 35 people for an event.
Floorplan and full list of amenities