SHARED STUDIO
Art Makerspace and Resource Center
Shared Studio offers space, materials, and educational resources to all creators in the communities of Southwest Virginia and beyond. Paired with the fall exhibition Curator Off Duty, Shared Studio focuses on fostering a creative environment that welcomes all forms of artistic expression.
While Shared Studio provides a variety of materials that can be borrowed and used in the space, visitors also have access to the Resource Center, where gently used art supplies and materials can be donated for other artists to take with them for their next creative endeavors.
Starting September 12, 2025, Shared Studio will be open every day from 1-4 p.m. in Smoyer Gallery
If you are interested in scheduling a group appointment outside of these open hours, please email Talia Logan at mlogan@roanoke.edu. Shared Studio will host regular workshops led by local artists and educators during the run of C.O.D. Please check the events calendar for information on workshop dates, times, and registration.
What Materials will be Available at Shared Studio?
Watercolor paints and brushes
Watercolor pencils
Acrylic paints and brushes
Paint by number sets
Acrylic markers
Sharpie markers
Graphite pencils
Fine line drawing pens
Air-dry clay and sculpting tools
Collage materials
Scissors
Blank canvases
Mixed media paper
Various glues/adhesives
Visitors can bring any additional materials to Shared Studio to work on a project in a group setting. Olin Hall Galleries kindly asks that visitors do not bring any glitter, live plants or insects, animal or insect remains, or harsh chemicals/paint solvents (turpentine, mineral spirits, acetone, isopropyl alcohol, etc.)
What Materials can be Donated to the Resource Center?
Visitors can donate any gently used art supplies and materials except the following:
Glitter
Live plants or insects
Animal or insect remains
Harsh chemicals/paint solvents (turpentine, mineral spirits, acetone, isopropyl alcohol, etc.)