Where Conversation Meets Creativity
At Ciel Creative Space, we transform our studios into an unforgettable Bay Area pop-up market venue where creativity, connection, and local energy thrive. Whether you’re hosting an intimate maker showcase or a multi-studio vendor festival, our versatile indoor spaces provide the perfect backdrop for vendors, brands, and communities to come together. From art and fashion to food and wellness, every event at Ciel is designed to spark engagement, discovery, and joy.
Featured Case Studies
SCREENWRITERS SALON - MAKE IT BAY
SCREENWRITERS SALON - MAKE IT BAY
Ciel Creative Space proudly hosted the first-ever Screenwriters Salon hosted by Make It Bay, spotlighting the Bay Area’s vibrant film community. Set in Studio Zero, our newest and most cinematic studio, the evening featured an engaging fireside chat between Rafael Casal and Franklin Leonard, two creative forces who brought the craft of storytelling to life.
- Intimate atmosphere: Studio Zero’s warm, minimalist design created the perfect cinematic backdrop.
- Community connection: Screenwriters, filmmakers, and storytellers gathered to exchange ideas and build lasting relationships.
- Celebrating Bay Area talent: Reinforcing Ciel’s ongoing commitment to uplifting local creatives and supporting the arts.
SOHO HOUSE
SOHO HOUSE
When Soho House San Francisco looked for a home for their Cities Without Houses members, Ciel opened its doors wide. This thought-leadership panel and marketplace celebrated Women’s History Month, bringing together visionary female chefs, founders, and creatives in a day that embodied collaboration, culture, and community.
- Powerful panel: Moderated by Cori Tahara (MINA Group) and featuring Buffy Maguire (Lady Falcon Coffee Club), Nite Yun (Nyum Bai), Chef Imana (Hi Felicia), and Jenn Yoo (Osito).
- Multi-studio experience: From Studio 5’s dynamic panel setup to the Ciel 2 Atrium’s vibrant vendor market and wellness activations.
- Aesthetic alignment: Ciel’s in-house furniture and lush plant library helped Soho House maintain its distinct aesthetic—while staying on budget.
- Resilience in rain: Despite a torrential downpour, 180 guests showed up to connect and celebrate — proving it was “worth crossing the bridge on a rainy day.”
APA SF + FOCUS ON WOMEN PANEL
APA SF + FOCUS ON WOMEN PANEL
Hosted by APA SF and Focus on Women, this powerful evening brought together visionary female creatives for a conversation on the evolving landscape of photography, motion, and art direction. The panel featured voices from across the creative industry, offering candid reflections and bold visions for what’s next.
- Dynamic speakers: Including Jenna Alcala, Sarah James, Nicole Morrison, Traci Terrick, Libby Brockhoff, and Cecilia Caparas Apelin.
- Interactive dialogue: Honest, inspiring conversations on leadership, creativity, and the future of visual storytelling.
- Community empowerment: A gathering that blended mentorship, networking, and collaboration all within the warmth of Ciel’s creative hub.
Why Host Your Panel at Ciel
At Ciel Creative Space, we believe every conversation deserves an unforgettable stage. With flexible layouts, production-ready studios, and in-house support for lighting, furniture, and sound, we make it seamless to create experiences that inspire and connect.
