Currently Available Akin Studio Spaces

Last updated: January 14, 2025*

All memberships include: 24/7 access, wifi, utilities, insurance, shared storage facilities, restroom and kitchen access, communal workspaces and common area cleaning and the price includes HST.

Everyone is welcome at Akin regardless of skill level or experience! It is not necessary to submit a portfolio or C.V. to become an Akin member at one of our studios.

For more information about a membership at Akin check out our About page or our FAQ page.

If you’re interested in a membership at Akin please get in touch! info@akincollective.com

*These listings are not regularly updated. We strive to keep this page current, but some listings may no longer be available. Please reach out promptly to confirm availability.

Private Offices Available

If you are looking for a completely private office (4 walls to the ceiling and a door that closes) this is what we currently have available:

Akin Niagara: NIA 20: 382sf for $1152/month. Located opposite the shared kitchen and restrooms. This private office has one large window along one wall.

Akin Yonge-St Clair: YON402P: 97sf for $497/month. Located on the 4th floor of the building. This private office has bright overhead lighting. It does not have windows.

Akin Queen East: QUE 04: 500sf for $1276/month. Located on the lower level of the building. This private office has bright overhead lighting, and built in shelving along one wall. It does not have windows.

Map of Akin Locations

Akin Queen East! Our newest East End Studio Space!

Akin Queen East is on Queen St East near Sackville St. and has 39 Dedicated Memberships (i.e your own studio), including private and semi-private options.

There are currently 6 different studios available, between 39 sqft for $252/month and 77 sqft for $415/month. There is also the option to combine multiple studios if you need more than 77sf.

Private Office: QUE 04: 500sf for $1276/month. This private office is on the lower level of the building. It has bright overhead lighting, built in shelving along one wall, and is completely private. It does not have windows.

Shared Memberships are available for $80/month.

Please email us at info@akincollective.com if you are interested in booking a tour and becoming a member.

Read more about this location here!

Studios at Akin Queen East

Akin Niagara! Our newest West End Studio Space!

Akin Niagara is located at 289 Niagara Street just south of Queen Street West. The studio is on the lower level of an apartment building in close proximity to Trinity Bellwoods Park.

Akin Niagara offers 27 Dedicated Memberships, each featuring direct window light. There are no private studios currently available.

Shared Memberships are available for $80/month.

Please email us at info@akincollective.com if you are interested in booking a tour and becoming a member.

Read more about this location here!

Available at Akin Niagara:

  • NIA 05: 50sf for $299 /month

    • located on the south end room of the studio, with floor to ceiling wall to wall windows. This studio is surrounded by a structural wall, and two plywood partition walls. Click to view NIA 05 photos.

  • NIA 06: 50sf for $299 /month

    • located on the south end room of the studio, with floor to ceiling wall to wall windows. This studio is surrounded by a glass wall on one side, a structural wall one side, and a plywood partition wall on the other. Click to view NIA 06 photos.

  • NIA 12; 45sf for $281 /month

    • located in the first room south of the entrance, with floor to ceiling wall to wall windows. This studio is surrounded by a glass wall on one side, a structural wall one side, and a plywood partition wall on the other. Click to view NIA 12 photos.

  • NIA 13: 45sf for 281 /month

    • located in the first room south of the entrance, with floor to ceiling wall to wall windows. This studio is surrounded by a structural wall, and two plywood partition walls. Click to view NIA 13 photos.

  • NIA 15: 109sf for $536/month

    • located in the first room south of the entrance, with floor to ceiling wall to wall windows. This studio is surrounded by a window on one side, a structural wall one side, and a glass wall on the other. Click to view NIA 15 photos.

  • NIA 16: 35sf for $233/month

    • located in the first room south of the entrance, with floor to ceiling wall to wall windows. This studio is surrounded by a glass walls on all sides, and has a glass door. Click to view NIA 16 photos.

  • NIA 17: 58sf for $335/month

    • located in the entrance room, with floor to ceiling windows. This studio is surrounded by two structural walls, and a plywood partition wall. Click to view NIA 17 photos.

  • NIA 18: 58sf for $335/month

    • located in the entrance room, with floor to ceiling windows. This studio is surrounded by two plywood walls, and a structural wall. Click to view NIA 18 photos.

  • NIA 19: 59sf for $342/month

    • located in the entrance room, with floor to ceiling windows. This studio is surrounded by a window, a structural wall, and a plywood partition wall. Click to view NIA 19 photos.

  • NIA 20: 382sf for $1152/month. Completely private room.

    • Located opposite the shared kitchen. This completely private office has one large window.

  • Shared Memberships avaialble for $80/month.

Please email us at info@akincollective.com if you are interested in booking a tour and becoming a member.

 

Studios at Akin Niagara

Become a Member at Akin Richmond-Bathurst!

Located at 579 Richmond Street West, Akin Richmond-Bathurst is on the third and fourth floor of a beautiful old office building, with an open-concept layout, plenty of natural light, exposed brick walls and beautiful hardwood floors throughout the space. Originally a cloak making factory, the building was constructed in 1913. 

The fourth floor has 46 Dedicated studios (i.e your own studio) and the third floor has 37 Dedicated studios.

Shared Memberships available for $80/month.

Currently available:

RIB2 04: 36sf for $238/month

RIB 14a: 30sf, for $215/month, two canvas divider walls 

Please email us at info@akincollective.com if you are interested in booking a tour and becoming a Shared Member or joining the waiting list.

Read more about this location here!

 

Studios at Akin Richmond-Bathurst

Become a Member at Akin Davisville!

Akin Davisville is located at 224 Merton St. inhabiting all three floors of the building (formerly a school), Akin Davisville hosts Dedicated studios as well as Shared Memberships in rooms with large, bright windows.

There are 45 Dedicated Memberships (i.e your own studio), including semi-private options.

  • 11 Dedicated Studios available: options ranging from 39 square feet at $252/month to 75 square feet at $406/month.

  • Shared Memberships available for $80/month.

Please email us at info@akincollective.com if you are interested in booking a tour and becoming a member.

Read more about this location here!

 

Member studios at Akin Davisville

Become a Member at Akin Yonge-St Clair!

Inhabiting four floors of a large office building, Akin Yonge-St Clair hosts studios with large, bright windows. Located at 1 St Clair Avenue West in the heart of Midtown, Akin Yonge-St Clair is just across the street from the St Clair Subway station, in a bustling area with countless amenities.

There are 55 Dedicated Memberships available (i.e your own studio), including private and semi-private options

Shared Memberships available for $80/month.

Please email us at info@akincollective.com if you are interested in booking a tour and becoming a member.

Read more about this location here!

Currently Available:

  • YON202J: 25 sf for $191/month - Semi private studio in a shared room

  • YON402N: 25 sf for $191/month - Open dedicated studio with lots of overhead lighting 

  • YON202K1: 40 sf for $257/month - Semi private studio in a shared room, this studio includes a separate access point

  • YON402J: 42sf for $265/month - Open dedicated studios with a window

  • YON404A: 60 sf for $348/month - Open dedicated studio with easy access to storage area 

  • YON402B: 64 sf for $361/month - Open dedicated studio with lots of overhead lighting 

  • YON202A: 83 sf for $441/month - Semi private studio in a shared room, large windows nearby

  • YON402P: 97sf for $497/month - Completely private office.

Please email us at info@akincollective.com if you are interested in booking a tour and becoming a member.

 
 

Akin Yonge-St Clair Shared Membership Area:
Two large work tables, Two easels, storage, large bright windows. Shared Membership is $80/month

 

Become a Member at Akin St Clair!

Located at 1747 St Clair Avenue West, Akin St Clair is a street-level studio that opened in September 2017 at the intersection of St Clair and Silverthorn. It features member-run kiln access and large windows facing the street. It’s easily reached by the St Clair streetcar. Akin St Clair has 60 regular dedicated studios.

Shared Memberships available for $80/month.

Please email us at info@akincollective.com if you are interested in booking a tour and becoming a member.

Read more about this location here!

List of Currently Available Studios

  • STC3F1 - 68sqft - $379/month - STC3F1 - Studio visuals

  • STC2H - 56sf - $322/month - STC2H Studio Visuals - available January 1st

  • STC2E  and STC2F can be rented together as a one unified studio - 132sf - $611/month -  STC2E + STC2F Studio Visuals -  Available January 1, 2025

    Alternatively, STC2E and STC2F can be divided equally, each studio would be 66 sqft. As separate studios the information is as follows; 

    • STC2E - 66sf - $369/month  (will become available Jan 1, 2025)

      When looking at the studio visual of STC2E + STC2F Studio Visuals, STC2E is the part of the studio space located right by the window. 

 

Studios at Akin St Clair

 

Shared Memberships Available for $80/month:

 

WAITING LIST:

 

Our availability changes every month. Currently Akin Dupont and Akin Richmond are at capacity and Akin Richmond-Bathurst has very limited capacity for Dedicated Members (but lots of Shared memberships still available!). We also have limited availability of completely private studios (4 walls to the ceiling and a door that closes) and studios over 150sf. If we do not have what you need currently available, you can join one of our waiting lists. We have separate waiting lists for each location.

If you are interested in being added to the waiting list please contact us at info@akincollective.com - we look forward to hearing from you!

In order to be added to a waiting list, in your email, please specify your:

  • Budget:

  • Preferred Membership type:

    • Dedicated Membership your own studio space priced by the square foot)

    • Shared Membership ($78/month for access to communal workspace)

  • Preferred studio size:

  • Preferred studio location(s):

  • Preferred start date:

  • Type of work you will be doing:

  • Any other important factors or needs for your studio:

  • Optional: If you wish you can share links to your website, social media etc. We love to see what folks are creating!

Please review our current Code of Conduct and Health and Safety protocols here:
www.akincollective.com/code-of-conduct
www.akincollective.com/health-and-safety

Estimated wait times:

  • Akin Dupont: 8+ months for a studio for non-ceramics work, 12+ months for a ceramics studio, 1-2 months for a Shared Membership.

  • Private Offices (4 walls to the ceiling and a door that closes): 6+ months. There are private offices at Akin Davsiville, Akin Niagara, Akin Yonge-St Clair and Akin Richmond-Bathurst - they are all currently occupied. There is one private office available now at Akin Yonge-St Clair. Waiting time estimate for a private office with a window is 6-8 months. Waiting time estimatefor a private office without a window is 1-2 months.

  • All other locations: 1-3 months waiting time if we do not have an available space that fits what you are looking for.

We have prepared a document with more information about our studios and waiting lists. Click the button below to view the document: