HOUSE RULES
Updated March 10, 2026
Health and Safety:
● All walkways and halls are to be kept clear at all times. Nothing may be put in the hallways or common areas without specific approval of the Operations Manager. Artwork of any kind must first be approved of by the Curatorial Team.
● Tenants will familiarize themselves with the locations of the fire extinguishers throughout the 1st and 2nd floor space.
o Inside the main entrance in the lobby on right
o Inside the entrance to the back downstairs hallway on the second floor
o In the glass case on the wall next to studio 110
o On the left side of the doorway leading to the storage area/back door
o At top of stairs outside studio 202
o By the hallway sink near studio 208
o On the wall across from studio 210
o On the wall across from studio 212
o In the glass case on the wall next to the men’s restroom in the common area on Second Floor
● The hall sink is for drinking water only and uses a filter.
● Restroom sinks are for hands.
● The utility sinks are for art cleanup of water based brushes/tools/rags only. The utility sinks are located on the first floor bathroom and in the utility closet on the second floor near studio 208.
● All rags, cloths and paper towels containing oil-based paint and/or thinner must be properly disposed of on a regular basis as per the Toxic Waste Addendum.
● Any oil based brush/tools/rag cleanup or dumping must be done off site. No oil based brushes/tools/rags may be cleaned using any of the sinks on the premises.
● The last Artist/Tenant leaving the building for the day must turn off all hall lights with the exception of the front stair light lobby lights, and turn off AC/Heat. Please ensure the front outside door of 1700A is locked and completely latched after 4:00 PM on weekdays and all weekends.
● The rear rear door to our facility is to stay locked at all times.
● Facility and studio keys are assigned only to tenants with signed leases.
● No sleeping overnight is allowed on the Art Bias premises.
● Quiet pets may be kept in studios with doors closed as long as Artist/Tenant is present. All pets must be on a leash in the halls and common areas; this includes entering and exiting the facilities. Pet waste must be disposed of off-site. Please do not use Art Bias trash cans, even if the pet waste is bagged.
Studios:
● Artist studios are intended for active creation by artists, not only storage or gallery space. If the studio is not used as a working artist studio, Art Bias has the right to end the tenancy, as according to the signed lease.
● Artists’/Tenants’ work, materials, debris, etc. will be kept within their own studios and not in the Art Bias storage areas. Short-term exceptions may be made during large open studio events with prior permission from the Operations Manager. All temporarily stored items must be removed by the agreed-upon deadline.
● All electrical appliances, tools and extension cords must be unplugged before Artists/Tenants leave their studio unless a fuse strip is used.
● No cosmetic or structural studio changes may be made without prior approval as stipulated in the Lease agreement.
● No portable heaters or hot plates are allowed in the Art Bias facilities.
● Artists/Tenants must take all studio garbage home for disposal on a regular basis to prevent ants and other pests.
● No dumping of personal or studio trash into utility room, restroom trash cans, lobby or studio 114 trash cans. We do not have trash service.
● Leftover food items may not be disposed of in Art Bias trash cans. Please dispose of food items off-site to avoid attracting ants and roaches.
● All Artists/Tenants will display their name and studio number at the entrance to their studio.
● Studios will not be lit when unoccupied. Art Bias pays for utility use, so Art Bias management reserves the right to enter any studios that leave their lights on, when the Artist is not present.
● Artists/Tenants must turn off the fan/heat/AC in their individual zones when leaving for the day.
Clean up:
● All restrooms, and sinks will be kept clean at all times.
● Artist/Tenants with windows in their studios are required to keep the inside glass clean.
● The community refrigerator is for everyone to use. However, food must be removed at the end of the same week as when it was placed in the refrigerator.
● Artist/Tenants will make sure the microwave and counters are clean and free of food after usage.
In general:
● Noise will be kept to a minimum.
● Artists/Tenants will be respectful to each other and act in a professional and appropriate manner at all times.
● Tables, panels, and tents may be reserved ahead for teaching/group meetings or larger projects by contacting the Operations Manager.
● If you have art material/books/furniture giveaways, please email artists@artbias.org with an image and description of what you are offering. Please do NOT leave it in the hallways or common spaces.
● Because we are open to all ages of community members, the Hallway Curatorial Team, acting on behalf of the Board and Executive Director, may choose to remove tenant art from the halls at its discretion in accordance with the lease.
● All art provided for hallway display must be wired for hanging, labeled, and look professional.
● Artists/Tenants are responsible for their students’ and guests’ adherence to the House Rules.
● Any issues or concerns with fellow tenants or your tenancy should be submitted in writing to either the Operations Manager, Executive Director or Board of Directors.