Join a community of
passionate & creative people.

Common Folk creators are emerging artists and arts organizers who work in a variety of media. They are committed to exploring and thriving in their creative practice by sharing resources with other ambitious individuals, while simultaneously building accessible and inclusive community in North Adams.

We now have three levels of membership!

SELLER MEMBER

Seller Members give $12/month OR $132/year and receive:

• The ability to sell their work in Common Folk’s booth at vending events and pop-ups at a 60/40 commission

• Discounts on Common Folk event tickets, workshops, merch, and art supplies

CREATOR MEMBER

Shared Studio Members give $25/month* OR $275/year* and:

• A desire to develop your creative practice in community with others

• Concerted efforts to building a mutually beneficial and inclusive community

  *mini-grants are available to creators unable to pay monthly dues

Shared Studio Members receive:

• A collaborative community of creative individuals

• The ability to sell work and services in our booth at vending events and pop-ups at a 70/30 commission

• 10 hours per month to utilize our shared studio space during open hours

• Discounts on Common Folk event tickets, workshops, merch, and art supplies

• Collective marketing power

ALL ACCESS MEMBER

All Access Members give: $80/month OR $880/year and:

• A desire to develop your creative practice in community with others

• Concerted efforts to building a mutually beneficial and inclusive community

Shared Studio Members receive:

• A collaborative community of creative individuals

• The ability to sell work and services in our booth at vending events and pop-ups at a 70/30 commission

• Unlimited hours per month to utilize our shared studio space during open hours

• Personal storage cubby for supplies at the shared studio

• Discounts on Common Folk event tickets, merch, and art supplies

• Collective marketing power

Optional Add-Ons

• Person storage cubby at shared studio for $20/month

• Private desk space at shared studio for $55/month

Commonly Asked Questions

Why should I become a member?

Common Folk members work in a supportive environment that empowers emerging creators to thrive in their practice and share it with others. Members collectively invest in the overhead costs of creative endeavors so that they may explore and realize their goals with reduced financial risk.

How many members are in the collective?

We currently have an average of 40 collective members.

What if I can’t afford a membership?

We have a limited number of mini-grants available to members unable to afford membership dues. These grants are funded by supportive community members that “sponsor” Common Folk creators. Check the box at the bottom of the registration form to be considered for a mini-grant.
Learn more about becoming a sponsor.