When we have a vacancy, priority is given first to artists in our Residency Programs, then to current Members, and finally to our Inquiry Waitlist.

Please know that our locations are often at capacity. If you are interested in space, we strongly encourage you to fill out the inquiry form so you may be placed on our waitlist.

Memberships are granted at the discretion of the Studio Directors based on the selection criteria below. When there is availability that meets your request, you may be contacted for a site visit. If you are invited for a site visit, this is not a guarantee that you will be offered a studio space. We generally tour several prospective members when a space becomes available.

We do not jury artworks as part of the selection process. As we strive for a diverse and inclusive community, consideration is always given to the make up of our current community, and how we can better represent a range of artistic/creative practices, backgrounds, and perspectives.

Some things we consider when matching prospective members to available space (these criteria are not ranked):

• Does the artist/creative have an active practice or a demonstrated interest in growing their practice?

• When was the date of inquiry? How long have they been on the waitlist?

• Does the prospective member help further Radiant Hall's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion goals (BIPOC, artists/creatives with disabilities, and other marginalized groups)?

• Does the prospective member have a home zip code in the area or strong connection to neighborhood?

• Would this artist/creative expand the diversity of practices currently represented in the studio location?

• Does their desired move in date align with the availability of the studio?

• Is there a strong urgency/need for space?

• Does the prospective member have a history as an active & considerate community member? Have they participated in Radiant Hall programming in the past? Do they otherwise demonstrate community-mindedness?

• Does the vacant studio adequately accommodate the prospective member’s space requirements?

You do not have to consider yourself an “Artist” to be a member. Radiant Hall holds a broad definition of the term, but we understand everyone holds their own. We welcome a people with a wide range of creative practices including but not limited to writers, sewists, designers, architects, and entrepreneurs.

Does that mean you can do *anything* in our studios? Unfortunately no. The reality is that our spaces are better suited to accommodate some practices over others. For example, if you use equipment that has special electrical requirements or the materials you use warrant direct ventilation, we may not have a space that can meet those needs. Inversely, many of our studios are part of an open layout and we cannot guarantee the environment to be completely free of odors or dust. If you use any materials that involve flame, heat, fumes or particles, please let us know in your inquiry and we’ll let you know what we can accommodate.

Should you still apply even thought your practice is not clean and quiet? Yes! Artists can be messy. And, who knows, even if we can’t accommodate your practice now, we are always working on ways to grow and evolve Radiant Hall in response to demand.