Studio Member Program
The PES Studio Program is located at 800 Broad St, inside Project for Empty Space’s hub in Newark, NJ. Established in 2012, it has been a core part of PES’s mission, providing affordable and supportive studio space in the heart of downtown Newark.
The PES Studio Member Program is home to for culture makers. It houses more than 40 artist studios. In 2026, the program will expand to include ten additional studios on the lower level, further extending opportunities for creative practitioners and deepening the community’s footprint.
The program is far more than just space—it is a community. Its goal is to cultivate a multidisciplinary, supportive environment where artists can thrive. A diverse array of studio practices not only enriches our members but also attracts a wide audience of patrons, collectors, clients, and creative enthusiasts.
Rental Details
Members pay a monthly fee for spacious studios ranging from 200 to 500 square feet, which include 24-hour access, temperature control, complimentary high-speed WiFi, kitchen access, and multiple member exhibition areas. Subsidized membership fees range from $400 to $1,100, depending on studio size.
Membership also includes a growing slate of programs, such as the Visiting Curators, Collectors, and Critics Program, professional development workshops and events, and our ever-thriving annual studio tours.
Membership Criteria
Creatives working in all media are welcome to apply. The program is designed for artists who currently maintain—or are interested in establishing—a dedicated studio practice. Applications are evaluated solely on the quality of the work presented. PES is a proudly inclusive space; we do not discriminate based on race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, sexual orientation, or marital status. We welcome everyone to apply to the Studio Member Program.
