For 25 years, Angels Gate Cultural Center has provided studios to professional, working artists at a below market rate. The artists who are and have had studios at the Center have worked in every conceivable media, and have come from all over the globe.

Currently the Center offers two-year residencies with a possible one-year extension to professional, working artists.

What are the Studios Like?

Studios at Angels Gate come in a variety of sizes; from 200 square feet, to over 1000 square feet of working space. Every studio is unique, as each of our eight buildings with studios has been adapted from its previous life as part of a military facility in different ways. Studio rents range from $200 - $550 per month, depending on size, lighting and other amenities.

Who Should Apply?

Professional artists, or those who aspire to be one. From students preparing for their first shows to established artists, we welcome applications from artists at any point in their career. Applicants should be willing and interested in being good neighbors, taking advantage of the dialogue that occurs within a community of artists and be willing to open their Angels Gate studio to the public for our annual Open Studios event.

How to Apply?

Our studios are always in demand and sought after. The most important thing an interested artist can do is get onto our applicant pool today. Our application form is available for download here.


Send application, CV, short biography, statement of intent, and samples of your work to:
Marshall Astor, Visual Arts Director
Angels Gate Cultural Center
3601 South Gaffey Street, San Pedro, California 90731
Phone: 310-519-0936, Fax: 310-519-8698


Office Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 10 am - 5 pm