Studio & Exhibition artists share a serious interest in creating and exhibiting work. Across programs, staff and volunteers support artists with developing their creative practice and pursuing opportunities aligned with their personal and professional goals.

The North Pole Studio has three programs: Professional Studio Program, Exhibiting Artist Program, and workshops + classes.

Studio & Exhibition Programs

The Professional Studio Program and Exhibiting Artist Program are currently both at capacity.

We are unable to accept new artists in either of these programs at this time.

Please check out our classes & workshops in the meantime!

Eligibility for Professional Studio + Exhibition Programs

  • Must be 18 years or older (if you are 16, check out available classes).

  • Identify with autism or an intellectual/developmental disability.

  • Demonstrate a serious interest in exploring creative self-expression through the arts.

Professional Studio Program

This program provides local artists with the space, materials and staff support to create, exhibit and sell their original work. Artists receive individualized guidance to cultivate a self-directed personal and professional practice, developing a portfolio of exhibition-ready work.

Membership Options:

up to 6 studio hours p/week: $115/month 
up to 8 studio hours p/week: $165/month
up to 12 studio hours p/week: $215/month

*Financial assistance available, please note when you apply

Studio Hours:

Monday: 10a - 1p
Tuesday, Wednesday: 10a - 3p
Thursday: 12p - 5p
Friday: 10a - 3p

Studio Membership Includes

STUDIO SPACE

• Personal work space

• Access to materials and tools

• Direct support from an Art Facilitator

• Incorporated visual / physical supports

• Access to outdoor break area

• Supportive artist community

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

• Promote self-determination and individualized goal-setting

• Exhibition opportunities

• Leadership and employment opportunities

• Facilitate opportunities in the local and national arts community

• Community outings

• Mentorship from artists

ARTIST REPRESENTATION

• Representation on website

• Marketing work and promoting sales

• Support managing commissions and art sales

• Portfolio documentation, storage and management

• Support communicating with clients, managing commissions, and pricing artwork

Exhibiting Artist Program

This virtual program serves artists from across the country who work from home, live in services desert or face barriers to physical attendance. Artists receive professional support with documenting, marketing and selling their work. There is no membership fee, and a percentage of every art sale goes back into the studio to support this programming.

This program is currently at capacity.