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Top Creative Art Studios in Oakland, CA
Looking for creative art studios in Oakland? From converted warehouses to sunlit lofts and gallery-style spaces, there are endless possibilities for painters, photographers, sculptors, and digital creators. Some studios offer multimedia production features like cyclorama walls and professional lighting, while others provide open workspaces with high ceilings and natural light for hands-on artistry. Many also double as event spaces, hosting pop-up exhibitions, art markets, and live performances that add to Oakland’s thriving creative scene. The city is home to artist collectives and open studios where creators connect, collaborate, and inspire. Explore our curated listings today!
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![Off-site Meeting at MyGroove Design, Inc. in Oakland, CA]()
from $150
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityOff-site Meeting
49 guestsMyGroove Design, Inc.Oakland, CAWe offer a versatile creative space for Artists, Musicians, Creatives, Business Professionals, Companies, and Organizations - an ideal environment for professional and creative endeavors. -
![Photo Studio at Mick Jones Studio in Oakland, CA]()
from $1000
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityPhoto Studio
30 guestsMick Jones StudioOakland, CA2100 Square foot floor plan photography studio with high ceilings and natural light. Full professional kitchen with 5 burner gas stove and huge 9ft rolling counter space. -
![The Studio at Shershow Studios in Oakland, CA]()
from $75
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Studio
10 guestsShershow StudiosOakland, CAThe studio is 1,046 sq feet with 12-foot ceilings. It has east-facing windows along the front wall for natural light. The opposite end of the main space has a wall-mounted backdrop holder and is perfect for the studio photographer. -
![Entire Venue at L Twelve Loft Space in Oakland, CA]()
from $75
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEntire Venue
50 guestsL Twelve Loft SpaceOakland, CAWe are happy to present our versatile loft space fit for all of your needs. It does not matter if you are an aspiring or an established artist, a yoga and dance instructor, a production company, or an individual looking forward -
![Studio at Maximize in Oakland, CA]()
from $200
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityStudio
20 guestsMaximizeOakland, CAWe're inviting you to film in our 1125-square-foot studio! Its a full cyclorama sound-stage, that you can drive a car into, green screen it, build out a set, or just about whatever you need. -
![Photography studio with skylight in store front gallery at RBA Creative in Oakland, CA]()
from $130
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityPhotography studio with skylight in store front gallery
10 guestsRBA CreativeOakland, CALooking for a professional and creative photo studio experience? Your search ends here! Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to create lasting memories or showcase your brand with stunning visuals. -
![Entire Studio at Oaktown Boudoir in Oakland, CA]()
from $80
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEntire Studio
8 guestsOaktown BoudoirOakland, CAWe designed and built our gorgeous studio specifically with boudoir in mind. The main room looks like a contemporary home with abundant natural light, but even during the brightest time of day it can transform into the look -
![Control room B + live room B at Skyline Studios in Oakland, CA]()
from $65
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityControl room B + live room B
10 guestsSkyline StudiosOakland, CALive Room B is a studio best suited for recording spoken word of any kind, from single lines of dub-overs to full audiobooks and live podcasts. Control Room B serves as an audio recording and video editing suite, featuring -
![Loft Photo Studio at Sawmill Studio in Oakland, CA]()
from $174
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityLoft Photo Studio
20 guestsSawmill StudioOakland, CALarge studio loft designed and managed by artist and prop/interior stylist. 1500sf flex space featuring exposed brick walls, hand-painted details, and original (cleared) artwork. -
![Vocal Room at Skyline Studios in Oakland, CA]()
from $65
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityVocal Room
15 guestsSkyline StudiosOakland, CAThe vocal room is primarily used for recording vocals and acoustic instruments. This space is acoustically dead with an incredibly low noise floor, tailoring it specifically for clean, dry vocal recordings. -
![Control Room A + Live Room A at Skyline Studios in Oakland, CA]()
from $65
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityControl Room A + Live Room A
30 guestsSkyline StudiosOakland, CASkyline Studios, located at North Temescal, Oakland, offers a truly unique environment to mix your project. We can record a simple overdub over a track, or a complex full-band multi-room tracking session, with flexible isolation -
![Hero Suite - Podcast Studio at Oakland Post-Production/Podcast Studio in Oakland, CA]()
from $88
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityHero Suite - Podcast Studio
6 guestsOakland Post-Production/Podcast StudioOakland, CANote: Rates depend on Studio Rental Package Studio A: Hero Suite is your ultimate destination for podcast and post-production excellence. At the heart of the studio is the LG 40 Curved Ultrawide 5K Nano IPS Monitor with ThunderBolt
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Studio rental rates range widely depending on size, features, and location. Small creative spaces start at around $30–$75 per hour, while mid-sized studios with professional setups range from $100–$200 per hour. Large studios designed for exhibitions, performances, or production work typically cost $150–$300 per hour, and premium venues with top-tier amenities can be rented for $1,000–$5,000 per day. (All data from Tagvenue.)
Many studios provide adjustable lighting, seamless backdrops, soundproofing, and workstations for digital and physical art projects. Photography and video studios often include softboxes, reflectors, and green screens, while fine art spaces may have easels, drying racks, and specialty worktables. Some venues also offer event seating, gallery walls, and projection screens for exhibitions or workshops.
Oakland has plenty of art studios, including photo studios, multi-use creative spaces, and production studios for music and film. Some, like Maximize, are fit for photography and film shoots, while others, like The Magic Patio, are great for workshops and events.
