Stay in our Artist Apartment at ps1 close

The PS1 artist apartment is located on the third floor of the historic Close mansion near downtown Iowa City at 538 S. Gilbert Street. The Close House was built in 1874 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 

The first two floors of the building house Public Space One, a nonprofit arts organization and community event space. The apartment doesn't have a separate exterior entrance so to get to its door you'll climb two flights of stairs and pass by dynamic spaces including artist studios, the LGBTQ Iowa Library & Archives, PS1’s Media Arts Co-op and Center for Afrofuturist Studies, and a rotating assortment of community events from art exhibitions to dance classes. There are regular public events on the first and second floor.

Once you're in the cozy but spacious apartment, it's completely private, with wood floors, some exposed brick walls, eclectic art and furniture, and a bit of funkiness you'd expect from a 150-year-old house. There is one queen bed and a futon, a small but complete kitchen, a clawfoot tub with shower, and ample space to relax or work. 

included:
• wifi • reserved parking in the PS1 Close House lot • weekly linen change • access to washer/dryer

not included:
• television • access to the widow’s walk/roof

other details:
• minimum stay of 2 nights • maximum 4 overnight guests • no pets • visitors are welcome, but no house parties, please • check-in 4pm and after • check-out by 11am

**If you are interested in access to PS1’s community resources/studios during your stay, please inquire.

Want to reserve the space? Have more questions?

Contact Kalmia at info@publicspaceone.com with the dates you’re interested in.

current availability: inquire for dates in November 2024 • December 11-31, 2024 • all dates in 2025

Rates:
2-6 nights : $110/night
7-14 nights: $80/night
longer than 2 weeks: please inquire

PS1 Faraway Friends: $50/night

Full advance payment is required.
Refund policy: 100% refund up to 7 days before arrival. 75% refund 2-6 days before arrival. No refunds for cancellations less than 24 hours in advance. 

Proceeds support our non-profit, community-driven art spaces and resources!