The Studios at 234 is a creative shared studio space developed by Reisterstown Main Street (RIA) to support local artists, entrepreneurs, and community innovators. Located inside our historic Main Street building, this initiative transforms 234 Main Street into a hub of imagination and collaboration and a place where ideas take shape and local talent thrives.
Rooted in our mission to preserve history while inspiring growth, the Studios offer flexible workspace, shared tools, and opportunities for connection. Here, creativity fuels community and every project contributes to the story of a welcoming, evolving Reisterstown.
Features and Amenities
The Studios at 234 offer a shared creative workspace designed to help artists, makers, and entrepreneurs explore ideas, develop projects, and connect with the community. Whether you’re working on a new product line, preparing for an exhibit, or testing a small business concept, this flexible space gives you room to grow — without the long-term commitment.
Participants are welcomed into a three-month term, creating a supportive cohort that learns, experiments, and collaborates together. The program encourages you to use the time to focus on your goals, share progress, and contribute to Main Street’s creative energy.
What’s Inside:
The Studios at 234 were created with one simple goal: to make creativity part of everyday life on Main Street.
Each project, exhibit, and workshop adds something special to Reisterstown’s story- transforming ideas into visible, meaningful change.
Through the Studios, local creators are not only building their own dreams but also contributing to the energy and identity of our historic district. From pop-up art showcases and skill-sharing workshops to new collaborations with small businesses, every participant helps spark connection and inspire others to get involved.
More than a workspace, this space is place where creativity meets community. Throughout each three-month term, participants have the opportunity to host or take part in hands-on workshops, presentations creative demonstrations.
Showcase local talent and highlight the diversity of Reisterstown’s creative community. Encourage learning and collaboration through shared skills, conversations, and inspiration. Build connections between artists, entrepreneurs, and neighbors who value creativity as a part of Main Street life.
Open Studio Days and Events invite the public inside to experience the creative process firsthand and see what’s taking shape within 234. These gatherings build meaningful connections between artists, entrepreneurs, and neighbors who share a passion for creativity as part of Main Street life.
Each cohort helps shape the calendar of events, making every session unique and community-driven.
Stay tuned for calls for artists, small-business pop-ups, and Open Studio days where you can see the space in action. To receive updates about new programs, cohort openings, and events, join our mailing list or stop by the Reisterstown Main Street Welcome Center at 234 Main Street.
A Glimpse Into the Space
Step inside the Studios at 234 and get a first look at the creative workspace taking shape on Main Street. The studio features tall ceilings, lots of natural light, and spacious workstations designed for comfort, focus, and flexibility. Adjustable-height tables, bright task lighting, and open floor space create an ideal environment for artists and makers to explore new ideas and develop their craft. Amenities like our (growing) tool and book library, internet access, kitchen space, and hanging art wall kits are already in place, with more to come as the space evolves. This is where projects begin, ideas take shape, and our creative community grows.
We’re so excited to build this with you!
Applications for the Studios at 234 are open to artists, makers, and entrepreneurs who are ready to grow their creative work and contribute to the Main Street community. Space is limited, and participants are selected for three-month terms that encourage exploration, collaboration, and community engagement.
To apply, simply complete the short application form linked below. We encourage applicants to share a brief description of their project or business concept, goals for their studio time, and how they hope to connect with the Reisterstown community.
You can also find details on the attached flyer — or scan the QR code to learn more about the project, space features, and upcoming opportunities.
Location: Studios at 234, Reisterstown Main Street
Current Cohort: Jan-March, 2026
Next Cohort: April-June, 2026
Meet the First Artists of Studios at 234
Cohort 1
Alessandra is a self-taught artist who works primarily with watercolor and textiles. She began her professional art career in her 20s, selling her handcrafted fiber art at Baltimore's iconic Women's Industrial Exchange. Three decades later, she now raises thousands of dollars every year painting whimsical pet portraits for a local animal shelter. Alessandra approaches her creative process as a therapeutic journey responding to life's ups and downs. Her art reflects the simplicity of looking at life through a lens that strips away details and focuses on the essential elements that bring joy into one's life. During her time at The Studios at 234, you will find Alessandra integrating her loose watercolor style of animal portraits with found objects and mixed media. Alessandra lives in Reisterstown with her husbutch and an ever changing array of foster cats.
Rachel is a public school art teacher and an alumna of the Maryland Institute College of Art. She grew up in Reisterstown and is deeply connected to the community, making her participation in Studios at 234 especially meaningful. Rachel’s work explores form and process through graphite pencil, linocut, and oil paint, while also incorporating mixed media approaches. Her practice focuses on themes of home and memory, emphasizing comfort and stillness. Guided by a responsive process, Rachel draws inspiration from the spaces she moves through and the conversations she encounters, often finding meaning in the smallest moments. She is excited to create, experiment, and continue building creative connections within the community she calls home.
Rebel. Artist. Synesthete. Hillary is an abstract artist from Reisterstown Maryland. She uses all different styles and techniques to create bold, detailed projects including: sewing, painting, drawing, textiles, glass, metal, found objects and up-cycling. She creates projects that communicate what it’s like to navigate through life as a synesthete. She can feel sound, hear colors, and all her emotions become tangible physical patterns to her. She has developed a style strategy of art that makes the world make a little more sense to her. Creating in a mindful way has become her meditation and passion to create a calm beautiful way to navigate challenges by seeing the world from a creative perspective by focusing on the details and patterns around her. She also likes to help others find their own creative voices to learn creative ways to navigate challenges through art expression.
Welcome to the Studios at 234 Press Kit. Below is a preview of our one-page press kit highlighting the program’s mission, model, and impact on Reisterstown Main Street and the surrounding community. Download the Studios at 234 Press Kit (PDF) for complete details, quotes, and background information.
