We’re excited to announce that CAM has an opportunity to grow! A large space, just a few blocks away from our existing Belltown studio, has become available. This new space would open up new resources and increase access for our growing community of creatives.

We would be incredibly grateful if you’d help us spread the word about this expansion which will triple the amount of artists we are able to support. We’ve compiled some sample text and images for you to share with your community below!

  • We’re opening a second community art space just blocks away from the current CAM studio you know and love. Our current space is still thriving and now with two locations will have more opportunities for artists and the public to share resources, create community programming, and bolster the vitality of our city . 

    This expansion would triple the amount of artists we are able to support, including room for more material based artists, print artists, and 50+ writer members. With support from this campaign, we will also be able to create: 

    An independent publisher's bookstore inside the new space, with the aim of supporting small presses and book artists. (!!!!!)

    An expanded community print shop, offering two risographs and help with zine creation.

    A space for writers to teach, develop public programming, and nurture our literary community.

    Affordable art space and community programming.

  • Description text goes hereCommon Area Maintenance (CAM) was founded in 2015, with a goal of fostering a community of artists in an affordable space. We are a shared art studio and gallery, founded and propelled by artists, whose purpose is to cultivate an inclusive, affordable, and supportive creative community through resource-sharing, collaboration, and curatorial events.

    CAM is ultimately a place where we strive for everyone to feel welcome.

Send Texts!

One of the most effective things you can do is directly reach out to your community and friends. It says a lot that you are vouching for this project and is one thing that makes a huge impact! Copy the link to our project page and let your friends know whats up!

Send Emails!

Click the “EMAIL A FREIND” button below for a template that you can copy and paste! Feel free to personalize it and send off to your community. Easy Peasy!

Share On Social Media

Download the images and copy text to share on social media! PLEASE feel free to personalize it - this is just a sketch and you are welcome to use your own voice .

Please click on the images you like and they will open up - if you are on mobile just hold your finger on the image after it opens and it will prompt you to save to your photos - on a desktop right click the image and choose your download option. You can also download everything from this link - IMAGE FOLDER

Sample social media language

Hello everyone! I am helping to spread the word about an organization that I support and care about, Common Area Maintenance (CAM) @common_area.

CAM is a local, shared art studio and gallery whose purpose is to cultivate an inclusive, affordable, and supportive creative community.

CAM has an opportunity to continue growing but they need your help! A large space, just a few blocks away from their existing Belltown studio, has become available. This new space would TRIPLE the amount of artists CAM is able to support, including room for more material based artists, print artists, and 50+ writer members. Also – an independent publishers bookstore and performance space!

Donations will go directly to supporting the build out of this second space to prepare it for the community of artists, writers, performers, and art lovers. 

Ways you can help: 

  • Donate - Any and every amount is helpful! (link in @common_area bio)

  • Spread the news  - Follow @common_area   

  • Become a member - Are you an artist in need of affordable shared studio space? Comment below or send CAM DM!

  • Volunteer - Help CAM build this new space!