Currently Available Akin Studio Spaces
Last updated: December 20 2024*
Membership includes: Taxes, 24/7 access, wifi, utilities, insurance, shared storage facilities, communal workspaces, restroom and kitchen access.
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.
Map of Akin Locations
Limited Availability at Akin Dupont
We have a single Dedicated Studio available at Akin Dupont. This is a very limited opportunity due to the size of the Akin Dupont Waiting List.
DUP1A2: 55sf for $317/month available January 1st
This studio is located near the entrance to the studio, and the kitchenette and shared storage shelves. It is in a higher-traffice area in the studio, with some low plywood divder walls. Note as of Dec 20 this studio may have been claimed as we have had someone reach out about it - please email us to confirm if you are interested
Akin Queen East! Our newest East End Studio Space!
This new location is on Queen St East near Sackville St. and has 39 Dedicated Memberships (i.e your own studio), including private and semi-private options ranging from 25 square feet at $187/month to 133 square feet at $601/month. We also have 10 Shared Memberships for $78/month.
There are currently 8 different studios available, between 37 sqft for $238/month and 77 sqft for $406/month. There is also the option to combine multiple studios if you need more than 77sf.
Private Office: QUE 04: 500sf for $1275/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. Available January 1st.
Shared Memberships available for $78/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: https://www.akincollective.com/blog/akin-queen-east
Studios at Akin Queen East
Akin Niagara! Our newest West End Studio Space!
This new location is near Queen St West on Niagara St. There are no private offices currently available. Read more about this location here: https://www.akincollective.com/blog/akin-niagara
Available at Akin Niagara:
NIA 01: 44sf for $271 /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.
NIA 05: 50sf for $293 /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.
NIA 06: 50sf for $293 /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.
NIA 12; 45sf for $275 /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.
NIA 13: 45sf for 275 /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.
NIA 15: 109sf for $525/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.
NIA 16: 35sf for $221 /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.
NIA 17: 58sf for $328 /month
located in the entrance room, with floor to ceiling windows. This studio is surrounded by two structural walls, and a plywood partition wall.
NIA 18: 58sf for $328 /month
located in the entrance room, with floor to ceiling windows. This studio is surrounded by two plywood walls, and a structural wall.
NIA 19: 59sf for $335 /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.
Shared Memberships avaialble for $78/month.
Please email us at info@akincollective.com if you are interested in booking a tour and becoming a member.
Members settled into their studios at Akin Niagara!
Become a Member at Akin Richmond-Bathurst!
Currently available:
RIB 06: 50sf for $293/month
RIB2 04: 36sf, for 233/month
RIB 14a: 30sf, for $211/month, two canvas divider walls
Shared Memberships available for $78/month.
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: https://www.akincollective.com/blog/akin-richmond-bathurst-expansion
Member studios at Akin Richmond-Bathurst
Become a Member at Akin Davisville!
12 Dedicated Studios available: options ranging from 39 square feet at $247/month to 82 square feet at $429/month.
Shared Memberships available for $78/month.
Please email us at info@akincollective.com if you are interested in booking a tour and becoming a member.
Member studios at Akin Davisville
Become a Member at Akin Yonge-St Clair!
Currently Available:
YON202J: 25 sf for $187/month - Semi private studio in a shared room
YON202K2: 25 sf for $187/month - Semi private studio in a shared room
YON402N: 25 sf for $187/month - Open dedicated studio with lots of overhead lighting
YON202K1: 40 sf for $252/month - Semi private studio in a shared room, this studio included a separate access point to the space\
YON402J: 42sf for $260/month - Open dedicated studios with a window
YON404A: 60 sf for $341/month - Open dedicated studio with easy access to storage area
YON402B: 64 sf for $354/month - Open dedicated studio with lots of overhead lighting
YON202A: 83 sf for $432/month - Semi private studio in a shared room, large windows nearby
YON402P: 97sf for $487/month - Completely private office.
Shared Memberships available for $78/month.
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.
Membership is $78/month
Become a Member at Akin St Clair
List of Currently Available Studios
STC1A - 110 sqft - $528/month - STC1A - Studio Visuals
STC2G - 114 sqft - $541/month - STC2G studio visuals
STC2G is located in the front room, right by the window. This semi-private studio is surrounded by plywood walls on two sides, a structural wall on one side, and a window on one side.
STC2O - 100 sqft - $491/month - STC2O studio visuals
STC2O is located in the front room where there is a wall-to-wall window. This studio has 2 plywood walls and one structural wall.
STC2PB - 50sqft - $293/month - STC2PB - Studio Visuals
STC3F1 - 68sqft - $371/month - STC3F1 - Studio visuals
STC3C - 24sqft - $184/month - STC3C Studio Visuals
STC2E and STC2F studios will be divided equally in size, each studio will be 66 sqft. Currently, two members are sharing the whole 132 sqft size studio which is $593/month. We will remeasure it to make sure to divide it into two equal-sized studios and separate it with tape on the floor.
Available January 1st 2025:
STC2E - 66sf - $361/month - STC2E + STC2F Studio Visuals
When looking at the studio visual of STC2E + STC2F Studio Visuals, STC2E is the part of the studio space that is located right by the window.
STC2F - 66sf - $361/month - STC2E + STC2F Studio Visuals
When looking at the studio visual of STC2E + STC2F Studio Visuals, STC2F is the part of the studio space that is located near the hallway side of the space.
STC2H - 56sf - $315/month - STC2H Studio Visuals
Member studios at Akin St Clair
Shared Memberships Available for $78/month:
Akin St Clair: 1 Shared membership available
Akin Niagara: 2 Shared memberships available
Akin Queen East: 8 Shared memberships available
Akin Richmond-Bathurst: 9 Shared memberships available
Akin Davisville: 10 Shared memberships available
Akin Yonge-St Clair: 9 Shared memberships available
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: