The Nation’s Oldest City is now home to a modern space that is taking an innovative approach to digital and visual arts creation.
La Casa Studios is celebrating its grand opening 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, welcoming the public to explore its new creative hub while enjoying drinks, light bites and live music.
Located at 33 King St. in downtown St. Augustine, right on the historic Plaza de la Constitución, the newly created, $1 million space features state-of-the-art recording studios, bespoke co-working spaces and a gallery showcasing nationally acclaimed artists.
“St. Augustine has always been home to a vibrant creative scene,” said Melissa Schroeder, co-owner of La Casa Studios. “This is a place that can help elevate and refine their work; they can record, create podcasts and use technology to help tell their story and share their experiences.”
La Casa Studios is fully equipped with top-of-the-line technology and studio-grade acoustics, providing a premium, turnkey experience for podcasting, video production, live streaming and branded content creation.
Designed by Emmy Award-winning producer Ricky Perinchief of Proton Global, the new studios feature teleprompter-integrated cameras, broadcast-quality microphones, multi-angle 4K video recording and professional lighting systems.
La Casa Production Studio offers four flexible production packages to suit every creator’s needs, ranging from the basic DIY option up to full-service production, where the La Casa team handles everything from recording and directing to editing and final delivery.
Emmy Award-winning producer Enrique Bertran and Grammy Award-winning music producer Mario Gil will lead the La Casa production team. La Casa Production Studio will soon begin creating its own lineup of original shows, highlighting local talent.
The team at La Casa Studios is also using the space to showcase six unique artists each year. The first featured artist is photographer Jay Fleming, whose show, “Take a Bow,” features insightful visuals that document the people and landscapes of the Chesapeake Bay.
The large space also features luxurious yet comfortable co-working areas, including casual conversation pits, various quiet workspaces and a conference room equipped with teleconference and visual technology.
La Casa Studios can also be used for private events.
“We’re so proud to bring this technology to a city that’s known internationally for its history and culture,” said Gary McGeddy, co-owner of La Casa Studios. “There are so many stories that are just now being told — we hope to provide a place where artists, musicians and storytellers can do just that.”
