There are few places where independent creators and small-business owners in Sacramento can go for affordable access to high-tech equipment, coworking space, retail opportunities and to learn new skills. @madestudio.co is one of those spaces — and it might have to close its doors.
Three years into a rebrand with a new focus on equity for women and people of color, the nonprofit makerspace in Oak Park is struggling to make ends meet.
Despite cutting out overhead and operating costs of around $60,000 a month by moving from 25th and R streets to the Oak Park location, a major lack of current funding may put an end to the space that has become a creative hub for many of Sacramento’s artists, makers and entrepreneurs.
MADE Studio needs to raise at least $45,000 as soon as possible to keep its doors open.
