BENEFITS

The Red Circle is the Cultural Development Corporation's creative network of artists and arts organizations. It's about creating an innovative community, growing the arts industry and making positive contributions to the DC economy. It's about cultivating new visual and performing art and promoting emerging artists while providing the accessible, affordable space necessary to do so. It's about building a visible community of contemporary artists and arts organizations. Flashpoint and Source are theses catalysts.

Join the Red Circle to be at the center of contemporary art in Washington. Explore the creative process, cultivate new talent and push the envelope. Gain access to the exhibition and performance venues, business and management resources and arts happenings at our spaces.

What's in it for you:

• SOLOIST (ARTIST, ARTS PRO) .......... $75

An artist or arts professional pursuing a career in the industry.
Just starting out? Enclose your resume to receive a $25 discount.

    Business Center at Flashpoint

  • Exclusive access to discounted rates on Flashpoint's office resources - print, copy, mail & fax materials

  • Free or discounted access to Business Center roundtables & workshops

  • One-on-one technical assistance in facilities planning

    Venues

  • Exclusive access to discounted rates on Flashpoint & Source venues

  • Waived fees for proposals to Gallery & Mead Theatre Lab programs at Flashpoint

  • Invitations and announcements for CuDC events, including gallery openings, artist talks, theatre performances, panel discussions, salons & guest lectures

    Artist Housing

  • Inside information on artist housing opportunities in the works

  • Waived fees for applications to CuDC's artist housing program

    Arts Scoop

  • Season brochure to keep you in the loop about what's on the slate at Flashpoint & Source
  • Inside information on artist housing opportunities in the works

  • Subscription to CulturalDC Insider's Arts Guide weekly e-newsletter that collects & promotes DC's best free, cheap & off-the-beaten-path events
  • Inside information on artist housing opportunities in the works

  • Subscription to DCArtists Bulletin Board weekly e-newsletter exclusively for artists seeking calls-for-entry, job openings, available space, funding & other opportunities

• UNDERGROUND MOVEMENT .......... $100

An arts group or coalition of artists that is not incorporated.

All the benefits of Soloist for up to three people, plus:

  • Exclusive access to rent space to meet, rehearse or produce at Flashpoint & Source

  • Four free hours in the conference room or dance studio at Flashpoint

• LEGALLY ORGANIZED .......... $175 – $1000

Nonprofit arts organization with 501.c.3 status, based on annual budget.

  • Up to $249,999 ................ $175

  • $250,000 to $499,999 ....... $250

  • $500,000 to $999,999 ....... $325

  • $1,000,000 and up ............ $400
       OR

Arts or arts-friendly business, based on annual gross income.
  • Up to $499,999 ................ $250

  • $500,000 to $2,499,999 .... $500

  • $2,500,000 and up .......... $1000
All the benefits of Underground Movement plus:
  • Four free hours of technical assistance in Facilities Planning