diff --git a/project/project_name/settings/base.py b/project/project_name/settings/base.py
--- a/project/project_name/settings/base.py
+++ b/project/project_name/settings/base.py
@@ -46,6 +46,7 @@ STATIC_URL = '/static/'
 
 # Additional locations of static files
 STATICFILES_DIRS = (
+    path.normpath(path.join(PROJECT_ROOT, "static")),
     # Put strings here, like "/home/html/static" or "C:/www/django/static".
     # Always use forward slashes, even on Windows.
     # Don't forget to use absolute paths, not relative paths.