Coworking Spaces Designed for Creatives
Working as a creative involves a lot of time spent looking for breakthroughs and inspiration, which isn’t always easy. However, collaboration and community can greatly benefit your creative work through the exchanges of ideas, fresh perspectives, and networking opportunities. Joining a coworking space can provide all of this and more by putting you in contact with other creatives in your field and granting you the exposure that you need.
Furthermore, coworking spaces have recognized the value in providing the creative community with affordable and functional workspace for a diverse set of practices. In fact, as coworking spaces continuously evolve in an attempt to attract and retain members, so do the range of amenities available to creatives. To help all creatives alike, we found some of the best creative coworking spaces in the U.S.:
Kreate Hub – New York City; Philadelphia; & Nashville
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Kreate Hub is a creative-driven coworking space brand operating across three locations, each providing an array of creative working environments to suit the beginner or seasoned artist. Specifically, each location features shared and private studio areas that are available with flexible terms and ranging in size from 90 square feet up to 250. At the same time, familiar coworking features — such as conference rooms and event space — are also available.
Notably, Kreate Hub also supports its members (from fashion designers to photographers and painters) by highlighting their work through a variety of public shows and markets. Amenities in each location include 24/7 access and Wi-Fi, as well as helpful staff who are on hand to assist with additional supplies and equipment queries.
15 Canal Place, New York, NY 10451
2801 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19134
309 Plus Park Blvd., Nashville, TN 37217
Ampersand Studios – Miami & Nashville
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With offices in Miami and Nashville, the creative spaces here cultivate content creation by featuring production studios equipped with great lighting and vinyl backdrops, as well as an equipment rental service and consultations with in-house creative experts. Additionally, members can also enjoy a range of both work and social areas — from the members lounge to private workspace and meeting space.
Ampersand Studios describes itself as the “House of Creativity” and takes prides in energizing and supporting innovative artists from fashion designers to digital creatives. For many, the cost of creating high-quality content independently can be overwhelming, so to have access to a ready-made studio is much appreciated by the local creative community. Plus, with a robust event program that sees artists and audiences come together, it’s safe to say that Ampersand Studios is succeeding in cultivating a community of creativity.
31 NE 17th St., Miami, FL 33132
1030 16th Ave. S, 2nd Floor, Nashville, TN 37212
Ciel Creative Space – Berkeley, CA
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Set in a converted industrial warehouse in Berkeley, this expansive creative space specializes in photo and film production and is comprised of nine studios of different sizes, as well as a make-up studio. Here, a host of creative coworking options are available, from flexible creative suites to desk membership and office suites that offer the best of both worlds with both private and collaborative work areas. All members here have access to the café, lounge area, kitchenette and phone booths. Moreover, an energetic events calendar includes fashion shows, music concerts and more relaxing wellness workshops.
Ciel Creative Space is also ready to stimulate your creativity through its design. Specifically, the carefully curated interior means each piece of art and furniture was carefully selected to create a special experience for members, and this diligence has not gone unnoticed: San Francisco Magazine awarded it the title of best art, performance and studio space in 2022.
2611 Eighth St., Berkeley, CA 94710
Phase Two – Culver City, CA
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Phase Two is a perfect example of a modern coworking space that attracts creatives from a variety of fields, such as new frontier technologies, media and entertainment. With flexibility in mind, a wide choice of workspaces includes hot desks, as well as dedicated desks in open areas and private offices that can accommodate small teams. Or, for larger groups, enterprise offices can cater to more than 100 staff.
Meanwhile, amenities include a green screen studio — which is sure to be a highlight for content creators — as well as a digital projector, fully stocked kitchen, virtual office services, conference rooms and convenient parking. What’s more, according to reviews, Phase Two offers excellent customer service and provides a strong events program that features startup evenings to create an opportunity to network with creative peers and investors.
5877 Obama Blvd., Culver City, CA 90016
Studios by Alamo – San Antonio, TX
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Studios by Alamo’s set of uplifting creative coworking spaces on San Antonio’s west side are the result of a conversion project that began 20 years ago by owner John Hernden. From studio areas and private work areas to meeting space and an art gallery, this set of creative coworking spaces attracts a diverse community of artists, including content creators, photographers and digital marketers. Creative production here includes the filming of commercials and photoshoots, which take place in front of brilliantly designed backdrops.
Meanwhile, The Parish — a former church — hosts a wide range of events across its two floors. All other Studios by Alamo locations — namely, The Brownstone, Root, Zocalo and Hope House — are all located within walking distance of each other and include free internet. Parking is also available in most locations.
1624 Buena Vista St., San Antonio, TX 78207
Bridge Storage, Arts & Events (Bridge) – Richmond, CA
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With a 30-year history, Bridge is a family-owned business that has repurposed a storage area into a selection of distinct creative workspaces in Richmond in the East Bay. Starting with the shared art studio, this 1,500-square-foot workspace comes complete with spacious worktables and drying racks, while also enjoying plenty of natural light. Here, craftspeople also have access to a wood and metal workshop complete with specialized tools and equipment for those who are certified.
Of course, Bridge also has a traditional desk space coworking area with Wi-Fi that doubles as event space for creative gatherings. More precisely, the venue has a capacity of up to 100 guests inside and another 300 outside. It’s worth noting that the creative space’s beer garden area can be supplied on-demand with a selection of locally brewed beverages for events, with the added convenience of an on-site commercial kitchen.
23 Maine Ave., Richmond, CA 94804
The Press – Clarksville, TN
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Supported by energetic and helpful staff, this modern coworking space in downtown Clarksville is tailor-made for both creatives and entrepreneurs. Open for a little more than a year, The Press recently unveiled a creative studio that’s perfect for media creation — such as interviews, tutorials and photoshoots — and comes equipped with lighting, audio tools, tripods and three different backdrops. The space also includes shared art studios and a recording studio.
Interestingly, this Tennessee coworking space pays homage to its past and displays vintage photos from its time as a printing press (hence the name) adorned on its walls. Membership at this location is available with a variety of plans providing you with access to a rich array of amenities, such as an espresso bar, phone booths, mailing service and member events.
211 S. Second St., Clarksville, TN 37040
Radiant Hall – Pittsburgh, PA
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With three locations across Pittsburgh, Radiant Hall is a non-profit organization that specializes in providing working artists with studio space set in a functional and safe environment. And, with an open studio model design, this creative coworking space encourages artistic collaboration and networking. Additionally, thoughtful planning means amenities such as 24/7 access, CCTV, shared utility sinks and a kitchenette enable members to focus on their art practice.
A former social gathering place, Radiant Hall first gained the attention of the local community as a collective of art studios when the first open studio event was held in 2012. Today, it’s home to more than 100 studios, and last year it attracted as many as 270 artists. Each location is run by a studio director and features regular events that continue to engage with the local community, such as “meet the artist” evenings. For resolute artists, memberships range from monthly to six-month options, and vacancy updates can be viewed on the space’s website.
Lawrenceville: 4514 Plummer St., Pittsburgh, PA 15201
McKees Rocks: 734 Thompson Ave., McKees Rocks, PA 15136
Homewood: 7800 Susquehanna St., Pittsburgh, PA 15208
NeueHouse – Los Angeles & New York City
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Mixing stylish design and coworking convenience, NeueHouse provides work and social space for creatives, entrepreneurs, and leaders in the fields of design, entertainment, media and the arts. Housed in restored historic buildings, the workspaces here offer both open and private options, as well as conference rooms and phone booths. Meanwhile, the creative spaces include podcast studios, a screening room and studio space. Previously, the NeueHouse site in Hollywood was a stage for the likes of Lucille Ball and Orson Welles. Nowadays, it’s home to a diverse set of creative spaces dedicated to broadcast and content creation, all supported by an in-house creative team.
Beyond the creation experience, NeueHouse also offers social hubs with a combination of restaurant, lounge, and terrace dining options, as well as bars that serve artisan coffee by day and cocktails by night. On top of all of these benefits, members also receive unlimited access to all locations, as well as exclusive access to private cultural events, including the Freize art show.
Manhattan: 110 E. 25th St., New York, NY 10010
Hollywood: 6121 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028
Bradbury: 304 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Venice Beach: 73 Market St., Venice, CA 90291
Of course, you can find your creativity anywhere, from an inspiring conversation to a uniquely decorated interior. That said, if you want to join some of the best hotbeds for inspiration in the coworking scene, any of these options are strong contenders.