When residents come to MADE they will have access to many creative institutions such as Centro Cultural Ignacio Nigromante,  Instituto Allende, Casa de la Cultura, El Sindicato, La Libreria Publica, Fabrica La Aurora, Casa Europa, Teatro Santa Clara and Teatro Angela Peralta, to mention some.

Many of these insitutes offer different types of short term classes and workshops ranging from 3 days to several weeks, which you may have interest to delve into new techniques to further develop your creative expression.  For example, there are classes on cartoneria/"papier-mâché", papel picado/pecked paper, grabado/printmaking, hojalateria/tinsmithing, tallado de madera/woodworking, alebrijes, textiles, tejido/weaving, danza prehispanica/pre-hispanic dance, joyeria tipica/typical jewelry, and so on, which are part of the popular arts and crafts in Mexico. 

MADE staff will support you in the process of registering for classes or workshops if you become a resident and if it is your desire to take part in one of them.

The Shiro Oni Art Center Workspace holds 9 individual artist studios, a woodshop, and our ceramic facilities. Each artist’s studio is unique, using repurposed wood and materials from Kanezawa Park.

Our ceramic facilities house 5 electric throwing wheels, over a dozen banding wheels, a clay and glaze room, large communal work tables, and two kerosene kilns. The Workspace also functions as a community workshop area where we hold various art-making classes such as ceramics, figure drawing, and hand-built crafts.

Our woodshop features a range of equipment, including a variety of hand and electric tools such as a table saw, miter saws, sanders, a lathe, drills, etc.

Artists have 24/7 access to the Shiro Oni Workspace facilities.

• Working space is allocated and shared based on the needs of the individual artists participating in the residency. 
• Casa Trinacria has a large street-level garage space with a bathroom which can be used as a studio or rehearsal room.
• We are often able to access the Sala di Santa Maria, a community hall owned by the local parish church. This is a large open space with a small stage and a bathroom.
• Pezzolo is a village with an abundance of abandoned or semi-abandoned spaces. Our resident artists often elect to create in open or public spaces such as piazzas, streets, and courtyards. We are sometimes able to arrange access to private spaces based on the needs of our participating artists. Prior to your arrival in Sicily, we will have a conversation about your working space needs.
• Artists should not expect air conditioning in working spaces. If necessary, a fan will be provided.

The Doris Leeper Studio Complex include the following: 

Joan James Harris Theater: The 2,500 square feet black box theater acts as a functional work and performance space for artists-in-residence. The design concept is to provide a space that can be manipulated to fit the changing needs of each residency. Events and performances are held in the round, as well as in a traditional theater-style seating arrangement. The theater is equipped with a professional lighting grid that can also be customized for each residency and performance. 

Charlotte Battle Everbach Painting Studio: The 1,885-square foot Painting Studio is fitted with large northern exposure windows and light monitors that can be opened to provide natural ventilation and light. Replaceable homosote panels let artists attach or mount many materials to the walls. Work tables and portable walls make the space extremely versatile and accommodating. Typically the painting studio is organized into a collegiate style arrangement of 6-8 cubicles with multiple clamp lights for each space.

Jim and Alexis Pugh Sculpture Studio: The 1,233 square foot Sculpture Studio gives artists-in-residence the space and equipment required to undertake ambitious projects. The space is the only concrete studio in the complex, which is symbolic of the enduring materials used by sculptors. The roof is designed with a long overhang that shelters an outdoor work patio. With its three roll-up doors opened, the space flows easily from interior to exterior. Large glass windows and louvers maximize working light, while wind scoops provide ventilation for an active studio. There are many tools in this studio for working with wood, metal, and many other materials. Other specialized tools can also be requested during ACA Residencies.

Helene B. Roberson Dance Studio: The 2,609 square foot dance studio is outfitted with a sprung wood floor and an expansive, wall-length mirror. The space also features magnificent sliding glass doors, which offer a great view to the lush landscape, access to a semi-private deck, and options for controlling the climate of the studio. The sides of the studio adjacent to more public areas are built with sand-blasted windows to provide privacy and diffuse lighting for dancers and choreographers.

Ruth Scorgie Hubbard Music Studio: The 1,000 square-foot Music Studio was designed to be both insular and uplifting. The tall, vertical space is outfitted with a large skylight that connects the musician to the Florida sky. Permanent and mobile sound panels are installed to reduce reverberation and to allow musicians to control the aural qualities of the room. Another smaller, isolated recording room allows multiple musicians to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

The Music Studio is equipped with a Steinway Model B Grand Piano and a wide range of recording equipment for musicians and multimedia artists. For a complete list of audio equipment, please contact Residency & Program Manager ren morrison rmorrison@atlanticcenterforthearts.org.

Jean and Fredrick Raffa Writing Studio: The Jean and Fredrick Raffa Writing Studio was named in honor of longtime ACA friends, members, and supporters Jeanie and Fredrick Raffa in 2013. The studio was remodeled and includes all the amenities needed for writers of all disciplines. The 540 sq ft room features a 12 foot tall window overlooking the nature of ACA, a coffee bar, reading loft, conference table with seating for 10 and equipment for research and printing materials.

Wilkinson Resource Library: Overlooking Turnbull Bay, the 876-square foot library, provides a large reading room surrounded by shelves of books, periodicals, scores, CD’s, and videos. A spiral staircase leads to a loft that provides comfortable seating and a view of the tranquil bay. The library also contains a computer and wireless internet for online research, as well as a video viewing station. The library’s collection is continually growing through generous donations from artists in residence and members of the ACA community.

Thompson Field House Media Lounge: The Field House is one of the original working and living spaces of artists in residence. After the construction of the Leeper Studio Complex, the Field House has evolved into a media lounge that offers a 50” HDTV connected to popular streaming services allowing artists to share their multimedia projects and favorite films in a comfortable setting.

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