MORE THAN JUST A STUDIO.

Free Alchemy Studio is a creative production house + agency + studio based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

We design rituals, archives and portals that center collective memory, imagination and liberation.

As a Black queer women-founded and powered studio, we curate programs + activations, produce media and hold sacred space for artists, community builders and institutions in collaboration.

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WORK WITH US
WORK WITH US

more than a studio.

more than a third space.

more than a production house.

more than a practice room.

more than a creative headquarters.

more than a community hub.

more than a workshop space.

more than a screening room.

more than a secret tea room.

more than a gathering space.

more than a performance room.

more than a studio. more than a third space. more than a production house. more than a practice room. more than a creative headquarters. more than a community hub. more than a workshop space. more than a screening room. more than a secret tea room. more than a gathering space. more than a performance room.

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the studio

Located in SW Grand Rapids, Free Alchemy Studio is a transformative third space and creative incubator.

An afrocentric, bohemian oasis right off the Grand River near downtown – from the resources, to the furniture to the programming, everything in our studio is powered by and through the energy and contributions of Black women near and far.

Our mission is to serve and support the grounding of visions by way of sharing space and community building through workshops, residencies and experiences for us and by us.

WHO USES THE SPACE:

  • artists + cultural producers

  • educators + facilitators

  • community organizers

  • DJs + content creators

  • creative teams

  • nonprofits + institutions

  • those who want an intimate space to gather

 

  • Rate

    • $50/hr (2hr minimum)

    Capacity

    • Seated: 25 guests

    Layout

    • Open floor plan

    • Flexible furniture setup

    Size

    • 711 square feet

    Access

    • Second level / stairs / loading access

    Parking

    • Free street parking

    • Parking lot

    • Workshops & Classes

    • Listening Sessions & DJ Sets

    • Pop-Ups & Markets

    • Photoshoots & Content Production

    • Community Gatherings

    • Panels & Conversations

    • Brand Activations

    • Private Events

  • Space

    • tables + seating

    • lounge furniture

    • adaptable layout

    Production

    • sound system

    • DJ setup capability

    • projection / TV

    • lighting options

    Comfort

    • restroom access

    • climate controlled

    • WiFi

    Support

    • setup window

    • teardown window

    • staff presence (if applicable)

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MEMBERSHIPS
MEMBERSHIPS
 

STUDIO ARCHIVE

  • CLUB INDIGO [2025]
    CREATIVE DIRECTION + PRODUCTION PARTNERSHIP WITH LISHA B

    THE LIBERATION IS OURS [2025]
    INSTALLATION ART DIRECTION + PRODUCTION, AS PART OF REVOLT!

  • NEON BOUNCE [2024]
    ART DIRECTION + DJ CURATION + PRODUCTION

    LIBERATION SATURDAY [2024]
    ART DIRECTION + CREATIVE DIRECTION + PRODUCTION, POWER TO THE PEOPLE 616

    EVERYDAY PEOPLE EVERYDAY POWER HOUR [2024]
    EVENT PARTNERSHIP WITH URBAN CORE COLLECTIVE

  • LOVE SOUNDS [2023]
    ART DIRECTION + STAGE DESIGN + PRODUCTION

    LIBERATION SATURDAY [2023]
    ART DIRECTION + CREATIVE DIRECTION + PRODUCTION, POWER TO THE PEOPLE 616

    PLANET VENUS 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY [2023]
    CREATIVE DIRECTION + DJ CURATION + PRODUCTION

  • GREEN GALA [2022]
    STAGE PERFORMANCE CURATION

    LIBERATION SATURDAY [2022]
    ART DIRECTION + CREATIVE DIRECTION + PRODUCTION, POWER TO THE PEOPLE 616

    FREEDOM SCHOOL [2022]
    DOCUMENTATION + CO-EDITING, POWER TO THE PEOPLE 616

    AUDIOVISUAL [2022]
    CREATIVE DIRECTION + PRODUCTION

    SOUNDTABLE [2022]
    DJ CURATION + PRODUCTION

    PULL UP AND VOTE PBGR [2022]
    PROJECT MANAGEMENT + CREATIVE DIRECTION + PRODUCTION

  • SUNSET SESSIONS [2021]
    CREATIVE DIRECTION + PRODUCTION

    TO THE 616 WITH LOVE [2021]
    PRODUCTION + COMMUNITY ACTIVATION

    SHRINES, A JUNETEENTH EXHIBITION [2021]
    ART DIRECTION + CREATIVE DIRECTION + PRODUCTION, POWER TO THE PEOPLE 616

    FROM THE SOUTH SIDE [2021]
    ART DIRECTION + CREATIVE DIRECTION

    GREEN GALA [2021]
    STAGE PERFORMANCE CURATION

    SUNSET GROOVES [2021]
    CREATIVE DIRECTION + PRODUCTION

    SATURDAY AFTERNOON [2021]
    CREATIVE DIRECTION + PRODUCTION

    SUNDAY AFTERNOON [2021]
    CREATIVE DIRECTION + PRODUCTION

  • WINDOWS GR COMMUNITY PROJECT [2020]
    PROJECT COORDINATION, ELEMENT 7

    616 DAY [2020]
    COMMUNITY ACTIVATION

    NOT YOUR AVERAGE JUNETEENTH [2020]
    CREATIVE DIRECTION + PRODUCTION, POWER TO THE PEOPLE 616

    OPEN WINDOWS [2020]
    ART DIRECTION + PRODUCTION, ELEMENT 7

    A CHRISTMAS CAROL [2020]
    ART DIRECTION + PROJECT COORDINATION, ELEMENT 7