Since 1979, Shadetree has been a unique cultural landmark in Oakland — transforming industrial space into a creative and affordable live/work community for generations to come. Originally founded by Robert A Schultz, we became resident-owned in 2017 and saved this magical place from demolition.

“Shadetree is now an important model for other communities of artists trying to find the wherewithal to buy their building in Oakland.”

Kelly Kahn — City of Oakland Policy Director for Art Spaces

A Win for Creative Spaces in the Bay Area and Beyond

Protecting and preserving this very special place has had an impact we could never have imagined.  Our hope is that the work we do now will set new precedents for other creative live/work communities, and help to build a bridge between the way things are and the way they ought to be.  To read more about this fight and the progress we have made, click here.

If you’d like to contribute or donate to this cause, we have a lot more exciting projects on the way, including solar power and renovating our communal courtyard for public events.  To learn more, contact us at: info@shadetreeartisans.org