City of Seattle - M5 Creative Building Workspaces program
To meet the sector’s needs, the City of Seattle’s Creative Economy program has now launched a workspace program at the M5 Creative Building. Read below to learn more.
For more information on Seattle’s Creative Economy, visit the Creative Industries page.
M5 Creative Building Workspaces
To attract, grow, and keep production teams in Seattle. In partnership with Seattle Center, the City is activating the M5 Creative Building (401 Mercer Street) for temporary use for film production and other creative production office space, conferences, workshops, controlled events, and productions. This provides a central, accessible, cross-disciplinary place for creatives to convene and work.
Affordable leases are flexible and available for a day, a week, a month, or more. Our application process prioritizes underserved businesses, workers, organizations, and communities. Learn more about available spaces and criteria below.
M5 Creative Building Use Rates
Competitive, affordable rates have been established for short-term and one-time use of the M5 Creative building. Please use this pricing chart and contact us if you have questions.
Building Use Applications
Due Date: Ongoing
Temporary office space for film production: Workstations, offices, small prop and wardrobe storage for working film productions.
Temporary office and production space for Creative Production organizations: Workstations, offices, small item storage for working non-film creative sector production.
Events, Workshops, Training: One-time or recurring use for creative sector events, activities, workshops, and training.
Hot Space: Sign up for single-time weekday use of desk, office, or conference room space.
Apply for a Master Film Permit: Film at M5 Creative Building. Contact chris.swenson@seattle.gov first to check availability.
Use Restrictions
In addition to obligations described in any lease or license, applicants must agree to the following rules:
Use must be short-term (less than one year).
Spaces will be used for "Creative Production." This is defined as film, audio, art, event, interactive/video game, and design.
Use will not directly compete with Seattle Center or its resident organizations' leasing, event, performance, or rehearsal space (e.g., producing a play at M5 while Seattle Repertory, Seattle Children's Theatre, or Theatre Puget Sound have availability).
Users will not install or integrate any "work of visual art" at M5 Creative Building.
For more information about the M5 Creative Building, contact chris.swenson@seattle.gov or call (206) 733-9245.
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