Need studio space.,, Disaster update lol.

[TheArtist]

I just had a meeting with a possible client for a large Casino job.  I would be doing the murals on canvas and then shipping them to the site.  But I need to find out where and how much it would cost to rent a space in order to give a complete quote.

I would need a space with at least 10' ceilings prefferably 12' or higher and at least one unobstructed wall 20' long. That would be about the size of a single mural segment.

This would be the largest mural job I have ever gotten if I get it. The building is to be a quarter of a mile long and I will be doing 5 large ceiling murals that are "octagonal domes". The larger of the 5 will be 48' across the smaller 4 will be 30' across.  

I did a calculation of the amount of canvas I will need and it came to about 750 linear feet of 12' tall canvas. It will cost around 18,000 dollars just for that. Yikes!  I have done some big murals but this project is startlingly large even for me.

And I will have about 10 months to do it all in.

Any info and advice on any available spaces
would be very welcome.

[AngieB]

I had an idea....PM sent.
Good luck!

[mspivey]

You didn't mention one other piece of the requirement - A BIG DOOR!

Hope you get the contract.

[sgrizzle]

Yes, the door will be an issue. I assume climate control could come into play as well.

the 41st/51st mingo-sheridan area has a ton of industrial spaces that rent fairly cheap. They are all warehouse strip malls pretty much.

[Conan71]

Artist, I have some space available, I will PM you.

[TheArtist]

Actually I won't have to worry about the door.  The canvas will be on rolls and can be rolled back up when I am done painting each one.

[TheArtist]

Ok, after checking out prices and locations I am starting to lean towards the idea of having one of those large sheds you get at Home Depot, put up in my backyard.  Most rents for about a year will run me around 6,000.  A really nice shed that I can make into a little artists studio in my backyard, and its a huuuge yard, would cost around 8,000 set up included. And I have always wanted one anyway.

How would I find out about neighborhood ordinances?

Who would I need to call city wise to get a permit?

Do I need an inspector if I have an electrician put in a couple of outlets and a light?  Would also like a sink so I can clean brushes.

[Conan71]

quote:Originally posted by TheArtist

Ok, after checking out prices and locations I am starting to lean towards the idea of having one of those large sheds you get at Home Depot, put up in my backyard.  Most rents for about a year will run me around 6,000.  A really nice shed that I can make into a little artists studio in my backyard, and its a huuuge yard, would cost around 8,000 set up included. And I have always wanted one anyway.

How would I find out about neighborhood ordinances?

Who would I need to call city wise to get a permit?

Do I need an inspector if I have an electrician put in a couple of outlets and a light?  Would also like a sink so I can clean brushes.

Likely the best place to start would be the COT construction licenses and permits dept. at 111 N. Greenwood.  596-9601.  If that isn't the right place, I'm sure you can get steered in the right direction.

Which sheds are you talking about?  The big barn-shaped ones?  Should be simple enough, I believe they use a cinder block foundation.  Now adding electric to code and plumbing will wind up probably tacking on another $3K or so to the project- just a guess.

You could always run an extension cord to the shed and install a surge strip on a wall and wire using cords from there.  Somewhat clumsy, but it'll work.  You can always buy one of those mop sinks at HD or Lowe's, run a hose to it or to some PVC and use conventional faucets.  There's a number of ways to do it.  

Join us for lunch at Napoli's tomorrow and we can discuss it.  I've got far too many ideas to put into a workable forum post without some smart-A calling me a know-it-all. []

[tulsa1603]

quote:Originally posted by TheArtist

Ok, after checking out prices and locations I am starting to lean towards the idea of having one of those large sheds you get at Home Depot, put up in my backyard.  Most rents for about a year will run me around 6,000.  A really nice shed that I can make into a little artists studio in my backyard, and its a huuuge yard, would cost around 8,000 set up included. And I have always wanted one anyway.

How would I find out about neighborhood ordinances?

Who would I need to call city wise to get a permit?

Do I need an inspector if I have an electrician put in a couple of outlets and a light?  Would also like a sink so I can clean brushes.

There are maximum square footages and heights for accessory buildings.  The square footages generally are a percentage of the footprint of the primary dwelling.

My only thought is that those things generally get reallllllllllllllly hot in the summer.  Are you going to air condition it? [}:)]

[TheArtist]

Yes I want to get one of the 16x20 barn type buildings with the 16' vaulted ceilings. I will insulate and sheetrock the interior and definitely install an air conditioning unit.[8D]  I stepped inside the one they have displayed at the Home Depot on 41st and Sheridan.  They seem very sturdy and I really like having a high open space like that to work in.  I will probably make it look like a little cottage with a porch, window over the french doors with shutters, flower boxes, little rustic fence and some roses, a bird bath. etc, etc.  It will be so cute you will puke lol.  []

[Lister]

quote:Originally posted by Conan71

quote:Originally posted by TheArtist

Ok, after checking out prices and locations I am starting to lean towards the idea of having one of those large sheds you get at Home Depot, put up in my backyard.  Most rents for about a year will run me around 6,000.  A really nice shed that I can make into a little artists studio in my backyard, and its a huuuge yard, would cost around 8,000 set up included. And I have always wanted one anyway.

How would I find out about neighborhood ordinances?

Who would I need to call city wise to get a permit?

Do I need an inspector if I have an electrician put in a couple of outlets and a light?  Would also like a sink so I can clean brushes.

Likely the best place to start would be the COT construction licenses and permits dept. at 111 N. Greenwood.  596-9601.  If that isn't the right place, I'm sure you can get steered in the right direction.

Which sheds are you talking about?  The big barn-shaped ones?  Should be simple enough, I believe they use a cinder block foundation.  Now adding electric to code and plumbing will wind up probably tacking on another $3K or so to the project- just a guess.

You could always run an extension cord to the shed and install a surge strip on a wall and wire using cords from there.  Somewhat clumsy, but it'll work.  You can always buy one of those mop sinks at HD or Lowe's, run a hose to it or to some PVC and use conventional faucets.  There's a number of ways to do it.  

Join us for lunch at Napoli's tomorrow and we can discuss it.  I've got far too many ideas to put into a workable forum post without some smart-A calling me a know-it-all. []

KNOW-IT-ALL! KNOW-IT-ALL! [^]

[LilMikey]

I know of a place that rents rehersal space to bands that may be of help;  The Complex Music School and Rehersal Studio at 8600 S Lewis - I believe their number is 518-6260.

[Conan71]

quote:Originally posted by Lister

KNOW-IT-ALL! KNOW-IT-ALL! [^]

NOOBIE! NOOBIE! []

Yeah, I'm just a regular Cliff Claybon (sp?)...

[AngieB]

Cliff Clavin

[Rico]

quote:Originally posted by TheArtist

Yes I want to get one of the 16x20 barn type buildings with the 16' vaulted ceilings. I will insulate and sheetrock the interior and definitely install an air conditioning unit.[8D]  I stepped inside the one they have displayed at the Home Depot on 41st and Sheridan.  They seem very sturdy and I really like having a high open space like that to work in.  I will probably make it look like a little cottage with a porch, window over the french doors with shutters, flower boxes, little rustic fence and some roses, a bird bath. etc, etc.  It will be so cute you will puke lol.  []

From this post you may want to check your zoning.

You just may want to price out the permits cost, licensed electrician fees, and I assume you are talking a slab o' concrete.... underneath..

The finished product could very well cost more than you are thinking at present.
Michael Sager has a lot of vacant property Downtown.. he has been known, in the past, to help an artist or two.