Become a Member

COMMUNITY-LED EXPERTISE

The Point Roberts Makers Guild is a community-led and cooperatively governed effort to grow the creative economy in Point Roberts.

At launch, our two primary programs are the 5 Mile Sq Studio Store and the Community Room. As a brand new organization, we are in the learning-by-doing process, and have created a simple membership structure to get our project launched. That being said, we anticipate iterations and changes as we learn from our first season and bring more members into the leadership and governance of the organization.

Thank you for your willingness to participate and support this project in growing from idea to community success. 

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Membership Tiers

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    Tier 3 | Supporting Member

    The Tier 3 membership is for community members and makers who do not wish to stock products in the store, but want to enjoy the other benefits of Guild Membership. Their monthly membership fee is $10.

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    Tier 2 | Working Member

    The Tier 2 membership consists of makers who will work a minimum of 2 staff shifts per month, pay a $20 membership fee, with a payable commission of 80% (20% to the Guild fund) from their sales.  

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    Tier 1 | Selling Member

    The Tier 1 membership consists of makers who do not work staff shifts but wish to sell their works and be represented in promotional activities. Choose between two options: $35/month pays 25% commission on sales to the guild, and $25/month pays 35% commission on sales to the guild.

  • What do the Membership Dues Pay for?

    All funds from sales that are not paid out as commissions to the makers, as well as the monthly membership dues, go to the Guild fund for operational and program costs. This includes rent, utilities, supplies, marketing and promotion, insurance and more.

How to join as a Supporting Member

Become a Supporting Member

How to Join as a Working or Selling Member

  • Read the Tiers 1 & 2 Member Agreement‍ and decide which is the best fit for you

  • Click the button below to pay your $20 application fee.

  • Submit the application materials via email or in-person at 1385 Gulf Rd (Online application coming soon)

  • Expect a response within 2 weeks.

Apply to be a Selling or Working Member

Why are some Memberships by Application?

As a cooperatively-operated non-profit, ensuring a good fit is critical for everyone to succeed. Additionally, Guild Membership is an annual commitment, and the application process gives everyone (including the makers) a chance to get to know one another better.

In the application process, the Steering Committee is reviewing:

  • Maker readiness to sell

  • Product mix with existing items in the shop

  • Your committee interests, and fit with other members

Through this process, there is also a chance for you to ask us questions and make sure it is a good fit.

The application fee for Working and Selling Members is not refundable, but if you are accepted we apply it toward your membership dues.

Youth memberships coming soon!

Who can join?

Anyone over 18 who would like to support the guild and participate is eligible to become a Tier 3 Member. We proactively welcome all who want to participate in learning and community support while growing our local creative economy. Learn new skills, connect with others in the community, and support our growth.

Tiers 1 & 2 are by application. Eligible makers, artists, or crafts persons and community members residing full-time or part-time in Point Roberts are the primary group of people eligible to apply for Tier 1 and 2 memberships, and whose participation will be prioritized. Other people with strong connections to Point Roberts, and who live and/or work in South Delta BC or Whatcom County may be considered on a by case basis. Final decision on all memberships reside with the Steering Committee. 

Youth memberships coming soon.

Membership Benefits

  • Use of the Community room for free events

  • Reduced rental rate for Community room for private workshops, classes, and meetings

  • Opportunities to promote your products, artworks, or creative services through shared marketing and outreach

  • Opportunity to to sell products in 5 Mile Sq Studio Store

  • Opportunity to display your art in Community Room Gallery Shows (even if you are not eligible to sell products in the United States)

  • Participate in organizational decision-making

  • Supporting the development of our local creative economy

  • More to come as we grow our organization and capacity!