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Xchanges currently houses numerous artists in 9 individual and group studios, a gallery, and a cooperative photography studio and dark room.
Xchanges’ affordable studios are rented on a per square foot basis. Some studios are individual and other are shared. Rent includes hydro, shared facilities and 24 hour 7 day accessibility.
All studio space artists must be willing to become a member of Xchanges and actively participate in the artist-run-centre by attending meetings and sharing the workload of the centre.
Xchanges asks for approximately 4 hours of volunteer time per month. If you want to become a member of Xchanges, click here to learn about membership.
Facilities
Xchanges’ Facilities Include:
- two gender-neutral washrooms
- shared kitchenette with fridge, microwave, and coffee machine
- small wood working area with basic tools
- storage area for life drawing easels and seats
- lights available for photographing artwork
- access to balcony
- 5 reserved spots are available
- secure bike lock area
- secure entrance gate
- accessible by two flights of stairs (no elevator)
- free WiFi access
- landline telephone for local calls
Current Studio Artists
Studio #1 โ Cindy Wright
Studio #2 โ Bill Bartlett
Studio #3 โ Richard Motchman
Studio #4 โ Wilma deVries
Studio #5 โ Crossgrain Photographic Studio
Studio #6A โ Mark Schmiedl
Studio #6B โ Charles MacGregor
Studio #6C โ John Luna
Studio #6D โ Printmaking
Studio #7A โ Maureen Calkins
Studio #7B โ Katherine Cunningham
Studio #7C โ Janis Sapford
Studio #7D โ Susan Quipp
Studio #8A โ Caron Smith
Studio #8B โ Seven Embury
Studio #8C โ Available for Rent
Studio #9A โ Lily Burpee
Studio #9B โ Mariia Mihalap
Available Studios
If you’re interested in viewing any available studios, please contact our Studio Coordinator:
Jillan Valpy, Xchanges Director
Studio 8Cย โ Available Immediately
This is a shared studio with two quiet, productive artists. It is a comfortable work space with two large windows providing good natural light.
- Rent: $340.13
- Security Deposit: $170.07
- Size: 16’5″ x 9′ 5″ x 10′ 5″ x 11′ 2″ / 108.51 sqft
- A quadrilateral shape
- Key: $10 refundable deposit
- Membership: $40 annual โ not pro rated
Studio 7C โ Available September 1st, 2026
Studio 7 is divided in four, so 7C shares space with three other working artists. It is a great space for getting to know Xchanges and fitting into the budget. It is accessible with good natural and artificial lighting and good wall space.
- Rent: $250.38
- Security Deposit: $125.19
- Size: 8’10” x 9″ / 79.5 sqft
- Key: $10 refundable deposit
- Membership: $40 annual โ not pro rated
Studio 7D โ Available October 1st, 2026
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Studio 7 is divided in four, so 7D shares space with three other working artists. It is a great space for getting to know Xchanges and fitting into the budget. It is accessible with good natural and artificial lighting and good wall space. This studio has the studio door.
- Rent: $250.38
- Security Deposit: $125.19
- Size: 8’10” x 9″ / 79.5 sqft
- Key: $10 refundable deposit
- Membership: $40 annual โ not pro rated
Xchanges is a NFP Society operating on a membership basis of $40 annually (not pro rated). We require a half month’s security deposit for the studio. Refundable after checkout inspection.