Co-op Membership

Our Co-op membership options are currently under review. We will have our new policies posted soon.

For more information about Union Project's Ceramics Facilities, please click here.

Union Project has cooperative rental opportunities for more skilled ceramic artists.

We have three levels of membership:

FULL MEMBERS enjoy 24-hour studio access. They will have public facilities and public tools at their disposal. They will also have available to them a personal storage space for artwork and limited space for personal equipment. Full members DO NOT have unlimited access to glaze chemicals or kiln room. Duties of full members include putting in at least 6 hours per month at Union Project for any type of service. This can be a clay related service or other type of service as coordinated with the volunteer coordinator. Full members will assist in the firing of kilns.

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS will have the same full access to equipment that the full members have but they will not be allowed 24-hour access or private storage. They will be allowed studio access during Union Project hours only (7 AM - 9 PM, Mon-Sat). Associate members must use public spaces for tools and artwork. Associate members are expected to maintain a monthly service requirement of at least 3 hours.

FIRING MEMBERS will only be allowed access during the loading and firing process of the specific kiln they have contracted for use and must be accompanied by a staff member.

All members will be required to pay a deposit of $100 before membership commences. A member will be held responsible for damage if obvious negligence is the cause. All personal tools such as ribs, needle tools, throwing sponges, trimming tools etc. must be provided by the individual member. Union Project will not be responsible for these tools. Members may need to provide their own shelving. Shelving must be stored in a location approved by Union Project staff.

We currently have a capacity of 12-15 Associate or Full members.

Call 412-363-4550 x 22 for more information or email clayunionproject.org.

To Apply for Membership:

Each member will go through an application process. Artists must submit:

Ten slides or digital images of current artwork
A current resume

Artists must also complete an interview with Union Project Ceramics Staff. Membership decisions are made at the discretion of Union Project staff. Memberships are awarded with consideration of the following: skill, commitment to the Union Project, and ability to fulfill membership duties.

Cost Of Membership:

Full Members: $250/month, $2500/year, PLUS an initial $100 deposit, PLUS 6 months of associate membership
Associate Members: $100/month, PLUS an initial $100 deposit
Firing Members: $25 and up per electric firing; $75 and up per gas firing (when available), PLUS an initial $100 deposit. Final cost determined by amount of work.

Deposit will not be refunded if membership commitments are not met. Deposits will be applied towards any damage or negligence caused by the member and must be repaid for membership to continue.