Makers, creatives, entrepreneurs and artists can utilize space, gain a community, and receive resources with our sliding scale membership model^ Our membership is broken down by space and studio to offer flexible, accessible, and affordable options. For more information, review: 2025 ECB Membership FAQ Here’s our membership breakdown:
Individual General Membership
$60.00 Annually
Individual General Membership is a recurring annual fee with no key card access, and use of day passes during office hours only. Individual General Membership is now combined to cover all of Albany Barn, Inc. spaces (Albany Barn and Electric City Barn).
Individual General Membership includes:
- ECB/AB Merch of Choice (one-time),
- All safety training for Specialty Studios at ECB,
- One day pass (ECB) and discounts on future day passes, and
- Discounts on select merchandise, classes, and events (including ABI’s annual fundraiser: FUSION anti-gala).
Individual Co-Working+ Membership
$40.00 Monthly Base
Add $20.00/Month per Specialty Studio
This is a recurring monthly fee with key card access and the ability to add Specialty Studios. Co-Working Membership includes all the open areas in our maker space along with tools and resources kept there. With Co-Working Membership, you get access to the following labs and areas: Downstairs Co-Working Space and Stage, Media Lab, Co-Working Fiber Arts, and Lounge Spaces. Co-Working Membership access is 10am-8pm, 7 days a week. The following Specialty Studios can be added to Co-Working Membership provided safety and/or competency training has been completed: Wood Shop, Metal Shop, Specialty Fiber Arts, and Print Shop. These can be accessed by day pass usage or can be an additional monthly fee for Specialty Studio access is 10am-8pm, 7 days a week. Individual Co-Working+ Membership includes everything listed for Individual General Membership.
Organizational Membership
$185.00 Starting Monthly Base
Read more about Organizational Membership by clicking here: 2025 Organizational Membership FAQ
Keyholder Membership
Keyholder Membership is only offered by staff to current members. Keyholder members aid in developing lab and studio spaces, safety and technical protocols, and oversee maintenance. Keyholders, in exchange for their expertise, are given a key to the space with 24/7 access. **If you have questions about Keyholders at ECB, inquire with Eric Szyjka, Facilities and Maintenance Coordinator, at eric@albanybarn.org**
^Co-Working+ and Organizational Membership includes a set up fee. Independent Specialty Studio use requires a passed safety and/or competency training. All Members must be 18+ years of age. The Membership sliding scale of up to 50% off is based on proof of Annual Income and compares to the U.S. Dept. of HUD NY income guidelines of the area.
Individual Artistic Membership
$20.00 Monthly
Share your visual art with the community through live events & an additional online presence. This is a recurring monthly fee with the below benefits:
- Listing on About Us page on albanybarn.org,
- Complimentary 1-hour business development session with Barn staff,
- Monthly networking sessions with other Artistic Members in the gallery lounge, and
- Exclusive members-only exhibition and commission opportunities
- Discounted rates for space rentals & merch purchases
The option between:
- One in-person self-curated visual art exhibition or pop-up shop
- One week long social media feature (can be customized to your artistic/promotional needs)
*Both options are subject to date availability. Must be scheduled 3 months in advance and only after 6 months of membership dues have been paid on time. These options are limited to member for once per membership year. These options are provided at no additional cost to members, these benefits do not roll over to the next year if they are not used.*