A Note to our Community & AST Job Opportunities in 2025

As we face the future, Artist Space Trust (AST) will work hand in hand with you to fight for housing justice and the holistic wellbeing of our regional artists and culture-bearers. AST is a Community Land Trust; a housing justice model built from a global civil rights movement that has…

Fall into AST

As summer fades into fall the Bay Area, Artist Space Trust (AST) has been buzzing with activity. In this issue you will find:

🏠 AST Beyond the Office

🌈 Newly-expanded AST Mission, Vision and Values statements

🌟 Highlight of Advisory Council Member Mildred Howard

🗳️ Election guide from an affordable housing perspective

Vital Arts presents: Fundamental

Oct 4th 7-11pm $15 - $40 Sliding Scale includes food

Join Vital Arts for a transformative evening exploring the intersection of art, music, and housing in the Bay Area. "Fundamental" offers a unique platform to experience visionary creativity while engaging with critical conversations that highlight the essential role artists play in shaping vibrant, adaptable communities. Decompress with some pupusas and a drink after the 45th Affordable Housing Summit in San Francisco.

Workshop Starts at 7pm , Screenings & Performances at 8pm

No one turned away for lack of funds

Virtual Panel Discussion

Artists Are Foundational: Artist Space Trust and the CLT model for Affordable Housing Solutions

May 29 4:30-5:30PM PST

Join us for a virtual panel discussion, hosted by Qiana Ellis (AST) and Sharmi Basu (Vital Arts) to learn how Artist Space Trust is safeguarding affordable housing and creative spaces in the Bay Area through the innovative CLT model. Everyone is welcome!

Click the link below to RSVP.

Spring forward with AST

Spring has come to the Bay and amid the sunshine & showers Artist Space Trust (AST) has been hard at work, building connections with the wider affordable housing & advocacy communities, and steadily working on pre-development of various potential property donations from our elder artist community…

Welcome to the AST community!

In this first-ever newsletter, we’d like to introduce Artist Space Trust, celebrate foundation-building activity, and profile our team. We hope that you’ll follow and support us as we work hand-in-hand with the Bay’s arts and culture sector to build a portfolio of permanently affordable housing and creative space for racially and culturally diverse artists and culture bearers…