Studio Space for Artists…

Mel Cearley had a problem. She did not have a studio, so she was constantly packing up her works in progress and having to stash them away to keep her house looking neat. She was about to give up on her art when she was hit by inspiration. She realized she could rent a storage unit! She is a collage artist who doesn’t work with oils or hazardous materials, so ventilation wasn’t an issue. The storage space would allow her to keep her work out and ready at all times.

Rhian and I visited the storage unit at Augusta’s Best Storage on Taylor Street in Augusta, next to Savannah River Brewing Company. The units are climate controlled. There’s no electricity within each unit, but large windows offer great light and a battery-operated hanging light helps out on cloudy days. Mel loves her two units and would be thrilled if a few more artists would join her for company.

The rates at Augusta’s Best Storage are very reasonable. The 5’x5’ pictured is $49 a month, the 5’x10’ is $64, while the 10’x10’ is $99.00 a month.