CENTER ARTS & STUDIOS is an emerging atelier and intentional
creative community that provides studio space,
education, mentorship, and therapy to aging,
transitioning, and multi-career artists.
Center Arts and Studios – founded by artist David Cloutier (he/him) – is an emerging atelier and intentional creative community that provides studio space, education, mentorship, and therapy to aging, transitioning, and multi-career artists. Our work affirms the agency of the artist and the objects of their making across and because of lived experience. We believe in the power of art to speak and the responsibility of the artist to listen, learn, and grow. We aim to support artists in their personal and professional growth no matter where or when their journey begins. By late-career artists and educators for older-adults, additional contributors to Center Arts and Studios support the multifaceted stages of artistic growth and development through rigorous research and personalized professional development.
Located in the Mill Center, Center Arts and Studios is embedded in the Hampden neighbourhood and part of the historic Jones Falls River Valley of Baltimore City, Maryland.
CENTER ARTS & STUDIOS
3000 Chestnut Ave. Suite 338
Baltimore, MD 21211
What We
Offer
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Our Story
Center Arts and Studios is a micro institution founded by David in 2020. Built during the height
of the pandemic, the 820 square foot open and flexible workshop space located in The Mill Center
in Hamden offers research, critique and exhibition space along with two 52”x 36” and 24” x 16” Charles
Brand etching presses designated for use across all print and art practices. Center Arts' three mezzanine
short term research studio spaces provide low cost transitional studios for member artist/students and
anchor the mentorship program and experience.
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Printmaking Facilities
Research at Center Arts is supported by our two 52”x 36” and 24” x 16” Charles Brand etching presses. The presses are available to member and mentorship program students for research across all print mediums including etching, monotypes,
colograph, woodblock, and linocut. Center Arts promotes brave discovery and supports new visual thought/thinking through printmaking processes.
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CA&S Membership
CENTER ARTS AND STUDIOS MEMBERSHIP includes access to scheduled workshop hours,
Critique groups, lectures and visiting artists, plus 25% off classes.
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ARTIST STUDIOS, INSTALLATION, & EXHIBITION SPACE
Our studio rentals include 24-hour access and use of presses and facilities, sturdy wifi included.
Center Arts three mezzanine short term research studio spaces provide low cost transitional studios for member artist/students and anchor the mentorship program and experience.
To apply for a Studio Rental, please email us a LETTER OF INTENT and PORTFOLIO/WEBSITE/WORK SAMPLES.
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OPEN GROUP
Critique & Discussion
Center Arts and Studios open Critique and discussion groups are the bedrock/foundational
locus of our philosophy and service to the arts community. Center Arts critiques are founded on deep respect for the inherent, unique, and
irreducible voice of art objects and images.
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The Center
ARTIST RESIDENCY
THE CENTER EXTENDED RESIDENCY is a unique specialized program for artists with studio
and home practices. Taught by professional artists and educators, our program offers expert personalized instruction, group instruction and critique, professional development, visiting artists, trips to museums and galleries, and exhibition opportunities. Our flexible program is engineered for artists to rapidly improve their art, learn new techniques, and develop new
skills.
The 2026 Winter Artist Residency is currently filled. To join the Waitlist to Apply, please email us or use the contact form below.