PRICING

The daily rate for renting Kestrel Fields Studio to work in from 8am-12am (16 hours each day) is  

M-F $100/day

Sat/Sun $125/day

7 day rental (one week) $595 ($155 discount)

There is a $100 cleaning/damages deposit, but if you leave the space as nice as you find it when you first arrive, the full or partial refund is available at the discretion of Kestrel Fields Studio. 

Discounts are available to students, people who utilize Medicaid for their healthcare, and veterans.  

Floorplan and amenities are listed here.

If you are an arts organization and wish to collaborate with us in regards to your own programming, please reach out and let's talk.

Overnight accommodation will soon be available at the studio.  For now, if you are a visitor to Fort Collins, please let us know if you need recommendations for budget-friendly places to stay. 

Start your reservation here.

If you have any questions or ideas for collaboration, please contact us. 

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.  

Please see our complete studio rules and policies here.

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)

- 1 pedestal (4 feet by 2 feet) with optional 6-inch tall plexi cover

- 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) - $15/hour

- Parking staffing - $100

- 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 two door/parking helpers - $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.

Amenities and floorplan can be found here.

Start your reservation here.

To rent the studio for a length of time between 8am-9pm, in order to teach a creative skill to a group of 2-12 people:

$200 for 4 hours (morning or afternoon) or $300 for the full day, plus a $100 cleaning/damages deposit. 

If you leave the space as nice as you find it before your event begins, a full or partial refund is available at the discretion of Kestrel Fields Studio. 

Please read our complete studio rules & policies for more about events, including parking management, here. 

Capacity with chairs and tables: 13

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.

Amenities and floorplan can be found here.

Start your reservation here.

This is also the option for meetings of creative groups (i.e. writing circles).

To rent the studio for a creative event or meeting: 

$150, plus a $100 cleaning/damages deposit. 

If you leave the space as nice as you find it before your event begins, a full or partial refund is available at the discretion of Kestrel Fields Studio. 

You get the studio for 4 hours (including set-up and clean-up time), and the event/meeting cannot be longer than 2 hours. If you need the studio longer than 4 hours total, you will pay for the daily rate ($100-125 depending on the day of the week) in addition to this event rate. 

Please read our complete studio rules & policies for more about events, including parking management, here. 

Presentation capacity with chairs only: 30

Capacity with chairs and tables: 13

Fee includes

- chair set-up and table set-up if required

- white board & markers

- full use of kitchen

- cleaning supplies

- advice and emotional support, if needed :)

Add-ons

Parking staffing - $100

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.

Amenities and floorplan can be found here.

Start your reservation here.

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 was 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? Need some accountability?

Heather is your person. Schedule an appointment here.

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 3-13 people: $300 for 4 hours, $500 for the workday + $100 cleaning/damages deposit

- Presentations for 3-30 people (no tables, just chairs): $150/hour, 2-hour minimum, $200  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.

Please read our complete studio rules & policies for more about events, including parking management, here. 

Presentation capacity with chairs only: 30

Capacity with chairs and tables: 13

Amenities and floorplan can be found here.

Start your reservation here.