What we’re all about.
Industrial Street Studios is a community-driven artist cooperative located in downtown Hood River, Oregon. We are dedicated to being a welcoming and supportive space for all creatives, makers, and entrepreneurs.
WE EXIST TO strengthen our WIDER creative community ➼ ➼ ➼As an artist cooperative, we not only provide space for artists to create their work—we simultaneously encourage new voices and perspectives to foster interconnected dialogue, mutual support, and cultural exchange.
Our cooperative structure offers economic sustainability for members, expands our network through public events and workshops, and helps to retain local talent that might otherwise relocate to better-resourced cities. In our era of increasing isolation and division, we believe our cooperative model fosters the kind of community resilience and imagination that every town needs.
The vision of Industrial Street Studios extends far beyond art. It’s about belonging, expression, and building a more connected, inclusive, and inspired ecosystem. What strengthens the arts strengthens our entire community.
Our Values
Leading with a strong spine and open heart
We have a strong, heart-centered foundation that allows for growth, adaptability and change.
Building deep connections
We are a bridge for people to connect. Connection to oneself, to others, to creativity, and to community.
Fostering joy
We aim to sow the spirit of joy, playfulness, and beauty into the fabric of everyday life.
Facilitating progress
We provide the necessary framework and support for new ideas and creative pursuits to emerge.
Promoting transparency
Empowering collaboration
We prioritize openness and honesty, fostering a sense of trust and safety in all aspects of our organizational structure.
We unlock creative ways to achieve shared goals by bringing together our minds, hearts, skills, and resources.
Inspiring a commitment to craft
We collectively care about the vitality of this creative project and the impact it has on the greater Gorge community.