CoLab Membership Subscription

A Queerlective Community Program Welcome to CoLab, a shared creative space and community-powered retail hub built for and by artists. As part of our evolving vision to better support queer and marginalized artists in New Hampshire, we’re launching a flexible membership model to help sustain and grow CoLab together.   Membership Tiers Retail-Only Membership — $10/month Includes: Participation in Queerlective’s in-person and online retail store Does not include: Access to the studio space Voting rights on collective decisions Ideal for: Artists who just want to sell their work through CoLab. *The following options are in the works and will be available once we settle in to our new home!* General Membership — $25/month Includes: Members at the General Membership tier ($25/month) and above receive priority consideration for paid creative opportunities. This includes: Participation in Queerlective-led community art projects Design commissions Requests for creative services from partner organizations and the community Access to Open Studio Time (members only): Tuesday–Thursday, 6pm-8pm Saturday & Sunday, 11AM–2PM Voting rights in collective decision-making on new equipment and materials Automatic enrollment in the Quarterly Queer Sticker Pack Ideal for: Artists who want to create in community and shape the direction of the space. Key Holder Membership — $40/month *This membership tier is still in the process of being developed and is not yet available for sign up* Includes everything in General Membership, plus: Key access to CoLab to use at any time Ideal for: Artists who want more flexible access and deeper involvement. Discounted Memberships We offer 50% discounts for all membership tiers for those who need it. Discount is active for 6 months, after which members can reapply. A limited number of discounted memberships are available at a time. Discounted members can also volunteer to further reduce their fees. Volunteering & Fee Reductions Members can reduce or fully cover their monthly fee by helping with community tasks. One-time contributions = $10 fee reduction Hosting a monthly gathering (like Paint Lab or Yarn & Yap) = $30 reduction Running an Open Studio shift = $30 reduction Examples of One-Time Tasks ($10 reduction): Cleaning and organizing the space Preparing workshop materials Documenting art shows or events Examples of Ongoing Roles ($30 reduction/month): Hosting recurring gatherings Running Open Studio hours Assisting with monthly financial calculations Managing artist memberships Supporting grant writing or fundraising Helping maintain website or social media Coordinating art exhibitions Some roles will be one-off work shifts, while others may be rotating responsibilities. A signup sheet will be shared regularly. Membership Fee Allocation 20% of all membership fees will be set aside to purchase new equipment and materials for the space. Members will be able to submit requests for new tools and supplies. Funding decisions will be made using a consent-based process among voting members. Quarterly Queer Sticker Pack Members at the $20/month or higher tiers will receive our Quarterly Queer Sticker Pack — a curated collection of art stickers by local queer artists, sent out as part of a mutual-aid artist support initiative. Consent-Based Decision Making General and Key Holder Members have voting rights in collective decisions, including: Equipment and material purchases Program planning and space improvements Proposals are shared in advance and reviewed through a consent-based process, prioritizing transparency, collaboration, and accountability. Together, we’re creating a vibrant, accessible, and radically community-powered art space.  Thank you for being part of CoLab. 💜