The Locations & Resources

Common Area Maintenance (CAM) consists of two shared art studios and galleries, Common Area and Common Objects, founded and propelled by artists, whose purpose is to cultivate an inclusive, affordable, and supportive creative community through resource-sharing, collaboration, curatorial events, and spontaneous karaoke parties.

Common Area

 

Common Area is located on 2nd Ave between Lenora and Blanchard. This site includes our print shop, woodshop, studio space, and one of our event spaces. We have been at this location since 2015, and it is our original location.

Wood Shop

Common Area has a full wood shop. We have three benches available for full-time woodworkers/fabrication artists and one community work bench for all CAM members.

    • Band Saw

    • 15” Planer

    • 10” Oliver Jointer

    • Chop Saw

    • Cabinet Saw

    • Drills, Drivers

    • Bar / Pipe clamps

    • mortising machine

    • Drillpress

    • extensive hand tools

    • Tracks saw

    • Routers

    • Domino

    • Orbital sanders

Printshop

Common Area hosts a full printshop that supports our vibrant printmaking community. As a press, we host workshops + classes, participate in the local book fairs (Short Run, SABF, Olympia Zine Fest, etc.), and take an active part in the small press community in the PNW (hosting gatherings and a distro).

    • Risograph SE 9480U (tabloid, 600dpi) - single drum

    • Risograph SE 9480U (tabloid, 600dpi) - single drum

    • Risograph ME 9450U (tabloid. 600dpi) - double drum

    • 25 color drum library

    • Tabloid lazer printer

    • 9” × 18” Econo Etching Press

    • 33” x 60” Takach Etching Press

    • Challenge 19” Guillotine

    • Rapid/Salco 106 Electric Stapler

    • Perfect Binder

    • Lassco CR-50B Corner Rounder

    • Hand Sewing and binding supplies

Common Objects

 

Common Objects is located on 1st Ave and Vine. This site is home to our independent publishers bookstore, performance space, gallery room, and private studios. It serves as a home for writers and a place to explore books, prints, and storytelling in community.

Bookstore

We provide a platform for independent writers, artists, and creators to share their work in a welcoming environment where everyone is invited to gather, connect, and discover. Our focus is on amplifying voices and publications that may not have other outlets, fostering a culture of creativity, generosity, and joy.

Learn more on our dedicated bookstore page.