Got Art Not Space?
Are you an artist dedicated and committed to your art making but can't find
the right place to work? Then look no further than The Splat Flats, a community
of dedicated artists since 2004.

Size Matters
The 28 Splat Flats are divided between two buildings above L. Miller and
Son's Lumber at 1815-25 West Division Street. The East building has 18 spaces,
the West has 10. They vary in size from about 90 sq/ft to 140 sq/ft, averaging at 120 sq/ft.

OC Details
Each Splat Flat has complete privacy, meaning the walls go all the way to the ceiling;
excellent natural light via exterior windows, though exposures vary; included utilities in the
monthly rental price; access 24 hours per day; restrooms and large communal sinks for
washing out brushes on each floor;10 foot ceilings.

TranSPLATation & Parking

If you're an eco-friendly artist who prefers public transportation, the CTA's Ohare-Blue Line

Division stop is just a hop skip and a jump away from The Splat Flats, while the Division

bus, #70, will drop you right off in front. If you're eco-friendly, but also have engine powered

wheels, there is relatively easy non-permit neighborhood parking around The Splat Flats.

If you're a night owl, who drives and prefers to work after dark, the Miller Lumber parking spots,
which are right out front are available to you. But never, ever, ever, ever even think about

parking there while the business is operating: Monday - Saturday 8-5. Any other time is hunky-dory.

Check Please
The cost to rent a Splat Flat ranges between $165-250 per month. The lease
has been designed especially for a dynamic artistic community in that it's flexible.
The commitment is a mere three months, which automatically becomes a month
to month contract after that duration is complete. A deposit is due equal to one month's rent.

Full. But, Wait!
Each Splat Flat is presently full. Because most of our artists stay many
months, if not years, under their month-to-month contract, we never can
anticipate when a vacancy will occur. However, artists are required to give 30
days notice before vacating their studio. If you are an artist interested in
becoming a member of The Splat Flats, we do keep a waiting list. When
we are given notice that a resident is leaving, we contact waitlistees
before advertising to the public. If you would like to be added to our
waiting list, please send an email with the subject line "waiting list, please"
along with three JPGs of your work and a quick something about yourself.
Then when a Splat Flat opens up, we’ll let you know.

Take Who?
One goal of The Splat Flats is to house a diverse array of artists working
with various artistic media. We look for the right mix. We house:
painters, draftspeople, mixed media artists, fashion designers,
writers, fiber artists, stained glass artists, graphic designers, photo-
graphers, filmmakers, doll makers, and much, much more. However, due to
reasons beyond our control, reasons like insurance, ventilation and
consideration of our neighbors, there are some types of work we can’t
allow in the building. Here’s a partial list: woodworking, glass blowing,
ceramics (that you’d want to fire on site with your kiln), music practice...
you get the point. We pretty much can’t allow anything having to do with
fire, dust, loud, consistent noise, or chemicals stronger than turpentine
in the building. Also, except for very special circumstances, children
under the age of 16 are prohibited from being in the building. Sorry,
this is an insurance thing beyond our control.