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Membership

Supporting a community of artists at all levels.

From students, to hobbyists, to side hustlers, to professionals, artists of all levels working side by side create an amazing community at Urban Art Co-op.

The Urban Art Co-op Pottery belongs to its members. Membership is a commitment to the community and our shared space. All members join a chore team at orientation and complete their chores according to their usage of the studio.

Benefits of Membership

  • Access to Open Studio space and equipment during Open Studio hours

  • Use of 30+ studio glazes

  • Shared tools and materials 

  • Firing for clay purchased through the studio. 

  • Opportunities to participate in advising the governance of the studio through committee roles 

  • A designated shelf space for works in progress

  • The opportunity to rent additional personal space when available. (lockers, additional shelving)

  • Invitation to Members Only events and activities.

Requirements of Membership

  • Participation in a chore Team for the regular maintenance of the studio 

  • Participate in the process of creating bowls for our summer fundraiser. 

  • Respect the posted hours of Open Studio, and show courtesy to the Open Studio Monitor. 

  • Rent additional greenware storage space as needed/requested

  • Respect their fellow members by maintaining the cleanliness of the studio space.

Cost of Membership

  • $100 yearly (or $50 for the remainder of the calendar year, if you come a member after June 1st)

  • $60 monthly studio use fee.

  • Clay must be purchased through the studio. The price of the clay we sell covers the glazing and firing costs for each bag purchased.

Application Process

Membership application is available to potters who have completed a class, or been a member with us, within the last three years. Students may request a membership application from their current teacher, or by emailing membership@urbanartcoop.org. With the teacher’s recommendation, the application is presented to the Membership Onboarding Committee and approved by vote.

Returning members have to fill out a membership contract every year in order to keep their membership current.

Orientation: 

After new members have been approved, they attend a short orientation meeting with information about membership privileges and duties. Once they have completed their orientation, their membership becomes active: They are assigned a locker if one is available and are added to the member lists.