F.A.Q.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How does your membership program work?
What can I use my member credits on?
Why do I have to apply?
How do you decide who to accept?
Does my member spending credit ever expire?
Who is in charge?
How is the gallery programming curated?
Membership at Solas Studio:
Members of Solas Studio are photographers, fine artists, illustrators, and designers with a desire to expand their professional networks and exhibit their creative work regularly. Monthly membership dues accrue and can be applied towards in-house professional services. More than a reproduction house, shooting studio and event space; Solas is a tight-knit community of select NYC creatives supporting and learning from each other. Join the family today!
Membership at Solas Studio means:
Dues you can use. It’s like a savings account for your creative practice! The sliding-scale dues you pay into your membership each month roll over into an account that’s there for you when you need it. Check out the Member Handbook under “learn more” to see a full menu of services provided by Solas.
Access to the Community Discord Server. This private Discord server is the place where our members organize. Get tips, tricks, and pro advice. Get a second opinion on a creative project. Find a creative partner for an upcoming gig. Compare notes on creative opportunities. Organize or participate in group projects, and more.
Free Submission to Quarterly Member Showcases and Other Exhibitions. Solas Studio presents a new curated showcase of recent work by its members once every three months. Public opening receptions are held at our 117 East 24th Street location in Manhattan’s Flatiron District
Member-Exclusive Events. Join us for a networking cocktail hour, guest lecture, or practical workshop. Members receive free or discounted tickets to events that are open to the general public. Want to run a workshop or event yourself? We’re here to help!
$10/mo entitles you to:
Best for artists/photographers looking to network and show, but aren’t sure how they would use their accruing membership dues yet.
Access to the community Discord where we share creative opportunities and organize group projects like vending fairs, photography exhibitions, critique club, guest lectures and more.
Being listed by name on our website.
Submit to a curated quarterly member exhibition.
Dues accrue and roll over and can be used for professional printing and studio services.
$25/mo or more also entitles you to:
Best for artists/photographers who want to be able to sell prints-on-demand from the Solas print shop.
Mini-Site featuring your Biography, Artist Statement, and Print-On-Demand service
3% discount on printing and studio services.
$50/mo or more:
Best for artists/photographers needing digital back-up or come to two or more workshops a month or book the studio more than once a month.
Digital Image Archive (up to 1TB of back-up)
5% discount on printing and studio services
$100/mo or more:
Best for photographers/artists who will book the studio at least once a month (FREE DAY EACH MONTH!) or those in need of printing in higher volumes.
Reserve the studio for free 1 full 8-hour day each month
10% discount on printing and studio services
$250/mo or more:
For the pro studio photographer, TWO free days a month and a bigger discount on printing and framing.
Reserve the studio for free 2 full 8-hour days each month
10% discount on printing and studio services