Join our creative community
Zoë Welsh // Photo by Vondre Clark
Membership at Radiant Hall provides access to a supportive community of artists, and opportunities for professional and artistic development.
Membership includes 24-hour access to shared workspace and equipment, members-only programming, exhibition opportunities, subsidized studio rental rates (subject to studio availability), and waitlist priority for studio space.
Benefits //
Pricing //
Membership is offered on a sliding scale of $25-$75 per month. We understand household income does not give a full picture of financial position, but as a guide we suggest the following:
| DUES | YEARLY HH INCOME |
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| $25/mo | under $30,094 |
| $50/mo | $30,094 - $48,150 |
| $75/mo | above $48,150 |
Subsidized studio rentals are available at $14-$18/sf (about 20-40% below market rate!) with all utilities and wifi included. These rates are in addition to the $25-75 per month, per person membership dues. Here’s what you might expect to pay for a studio at Radiant Hall:
Studio rentals //
| MOST AFFORDABLE | MID-RANGE | HIGH-END | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Size | 90sf | 220sf | 950sf |
| Rental Rate | |||
| Minimum Contract | 2 months | 2 months | 12 months |
| Studio Rental | |||
| + Member Dues | $25 | $50 | $75 |
| - Autopay Discount | ($2) | ($2) | ($2) |
| Monthly Payment | $158 | $378 | $1,181 |
You must keep your membership in good standing to be eligible for subsidized rates. First and last month payments are due upon signing a studio contract. For spaces under 400 square feet, we ask for a 2-month termination notice, but require no long-term commitments. Larger spaces require a 12-month minimum contract. All artists in a shared studio must be active paying members.
The fine print //
734 Thompson Ave
McKees Rocks, PA 15136
308 Seventh Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
4515 Plummer St
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
7800 Susquehanna St
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
Locations //
24/7 ACCESS
ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED
COMMUNAL + PRIVATE WORKSPACES
SHARED TOOLS + EQUIPMENT
FREE WIFI
SECURITY CAMERAS
UTILITY SINKS
SHARED KITCHENETTES
FREE PARKING *
SPRAY BOOTHS *
* at some locations
Accessibility //
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Physical Access
To enter Lawrenceville studios, visitors must walk up two steps. Studios are located on several floors and accessible only by stairs. This building does not have an elevator.Restroom Access
A gender-neutral restroom is located on the second floor and on the basement level. The restrooms are not ADA accessible.Air Quality
Our studios are shared working spaces and we cannot guarantee the environment to be completely free of odors or sawdust. However, we do not permit the use of aerosols, toxic or high-odor materials inside any of our buildings.Service animals are welcome at all of our locations. This is a pet-friendly studio, so please let us know if you have concerns about other animals being present.
Parking and Transit
Our Lawrenceville studios are located on the corner of Plummer Street and Cotton Way. Public parking is available on the street, with no reserved parking.Port Authority bus routes 91 and 93 have stops along Butler Street within 4 blocks of our building (about a 2 minute walk).
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Physical Access
A wheelchair accessible entrance is located off of the parking lot on the east side of the building. Studios are located on the second floor of a multi-tenant building in suites 202 and 207. The studios, pathways, and common spaces are all wheelchair accessible. The building has one accessible passenger elevator and two freight elevators.Restroom Access
There are multi-stall, single-sex restrooms located on each floor of the building. The restrooms are designated as wheelchair accessible, with push button motorized doors on the 1st floor. The 2nd floor restroom doors lack full maneuvering clearance, and assistance may be needed to exit.Air Quality
Our studios are shared working spaces and we cannot guarantee the environment to be completely free of odors or sawdust. However, we do not permit the use of aerosols, toxic or high-odor materials inside any of our buildings.Service animals are welcome at all of our locations. This is a pet-friendly studio, so please let us know if you have concerns about other animals being present.
Parking and Transit
Our Homewood studios are located on Susquehanna Street between Brushton Avenue and Rosedale Street. A parking lot is located on the east side of the building. The lot has five designated spots for visitors with a valid handicapped parking permit located on the left of the ramp entrance to the building.Port Authority bus routes 71D and 86 have stops along Wood Street within 3 blocks (about a 7 minute walk). Routes 69, 71, 79, P1, P2, P3 have stops along the East Busway within 4 blocks of our building (about a 7 minute walk).
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Physical Access
To enter McKees Rocks studios, visitors must walk up one step to access the ground floor. The building’s interior floors have different elevations, with inclined transitions to raised sections that have an uneven lip, which may make it difficult for visitors utilizing walkers or wheelchairs. Upper floor studios are accessible only via stairs.Restroom Access
A gender-neutral restroom is located on the ground floor. The restroom has been upgraded with a wheelchair accessible entry, hand sink, and grab bars.Air Quality
Our studios are shared working spaces and we cannot guarantee the environment to be completely free of odors or sawdust. However, we do not permit the use of aerosols, toxic or high-odor materials inside any of our buildings.Service animals are welcome at all of our locations. This is a pet-friendly studio, so please let us know if you have concerns about other animals being present.
Parking and Transit
Our McKees Rocks studios are located on Thompson Avenue between Yunker Street and Chartiers Avenue. Public parking is available on the street and in an adjacent gravel lot.Port Authority bus routes 24 and 20 have stops along Chartiers Avenue within 3 blocks of our building (about a 3 minute walk), and route 21 with stops along Island Avenue within 4 blocks (about a 4 minute walk).
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Physical Access
Our Downtown studios have step-free entry from the main entrance on the ground floor. Doorways are all at least 36” wide. The upper floor is accessible via elevator.Restroom Access
ADA accessible gender-neutral restrooms are located on the ground floor.Air Quality
Our studios are shared working spaces and we cannot guarantee the environment to be completely free of odors or sawdust. However, we do not permit the use of aerosols, toxic or high-odor materials inside any of our buildings.Service animals are welcome at all of our locations. Pets are not allowed at our Downtown studio.
Parking and Transit
You can find parking by utilizing Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership's (PDP) online resources, or ParkPGH's Website. For public transportation we recommend PDP's transit guide or Pittsburgh Regional Transit's website.
Additional accommodations are available upon request. Please let us know how we can help you fully participate in our programs! If you have questions about accessibility for any of our studios, please contact us.
If you’re interested in membership at Radiant Hall, please read through the following information and hit the APPLY button fill out the inquiry form below.
Find your space //
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When we have a vacancy, priority is given first to artists in our Residency Programs, then to current Members, and finally to our Inquiry Waitlist.
Please know that our locations are often at capacity. If you are interested in space, we strongly encourage you to fill out the inquiry form so you may be placed on our waitlist.
Memberships are granted at the discretion of the Studio Directors based on the selection criteria below. When there is availability that meets your request, you may be contacted for a site visit. If you are invited for a site visit, this is not a guarantee that you will be offered a studio space. We generally tour several prospective members when a space becomes available.
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We do not jury artworks as part of the selection process. As we strive for a diverse and inclusive community, consideration is always given to the make up of our current community, and how we can better represent a range of artistic/creative practices, backgrounds, and perspectives.
Some things we consider when matching prospective members to available space (these criteria are not ranked):
Does the artist/creative have an active practice or a demonstrated interest in growing their practice?
Would this artist/creative expand the diversity of practices and perspectives currently represented in the studio location?
Does the prospective member have a home zip code in the area or strong connection to neighborhood?
Is there a strong urgency/need for space?
Does the prospective member have a history as an active & considerate community member? Have they participated in Radiant Hall programming in the past? Do they otherwise demonstrate community-mindedness?
Does the vacant studio adequately accommodate the prospective member’s space requirements?
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We welcome people with a wide range of creative practices including but not limited to painters, photographers, writers, sewists, designers, architects, and entrepreneurs.
Please keep in mind that our spaces are better suited to accommodate some practices over others. For example, if you use equipment that has special electrical requirements or the materials you use warrant direct ventilation, we may not have a space that can meet those needs. Inversely, many of our studios are part of an open layout and we cannot guarantee the environment to be completely free of odors or dust. If you use any materials that involve flame, heat, fumes or particles, please let us know in your inquiry and we’ll let you know what we can accommodate.
Should you still apply even thought your practice is not clean and quiet? Yes! Artists can be messy. And, who knows, even if we can’t accommodate your practice now, we are always working on ways to grow and evolve Radiant Hall in response to demand.