ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP

Probably not.

We’re pretty serious about being a space where people can show up as themselves, but “the Empire” is not really our vibe. NOO is explicitly anti-racist, anti-authoritarian, pro-liberation, and committed to keeping our space safe and welcoming for marginalized people.

So if your group is actually about defending fascism, white supremacy, political violence, or making other people’s lives worse, we’re going to pass.

If you’re just a bunch of Star Wars nerds with a sense of humor? Come on in. We have snacks.

We're unapologetically anti-capitalist, and we don't believe in profiting off community. At the same time, we live in the world we live in. NOO has rent, utilities, equipment, supplies, maintenance, and a whole lot of invisible work behind it, and we're a working-class family trying to keep this place alive.

Your membership helps cover those costs and keeps NOO accessible to people and organizations with less financial capacity. When there's anything left over, we put it back into the community through programming, mutual aid, sliding scale and work trade access, and keeping the space available for people who need it.

You're not just paying to use the room. You're helping keep the room here.

NOO can accommodate up to about 25 people for a mingling-style event, though the comfortable capacity is lower for seated gatherings, workshops, meals, or anything that needs tables and room to move.

If you're planning something larger, talk to us. Indoor/outdoor events have a much larger capacity. We'll figure out what works best for the space and your event.

Organization Memberships are for nonprofits, activist groups, mutual-aid projects, creative collectives, neighborhood organizations, community groups, and other organizations doing community-rooted work. You don't need to be a 501(c)(3), and you don't need a formal organizational structure or a big budget. If you're doing good work and looking for a place to do it, talk to us.

Yep. The people actively involved with your organization get the full benefits of NOO Community Membership, including coworking and open-lounge access 7 days a week outside scheduled events and access to NOO community programming. Your organization gets a relationship with the space, and your people get to become part of the larger NOO community.

We're intentionally keeping this flexible. We're talking about the people who are actively involved with your organization, collective, or project, not everyone who has ever attended an event or signed up for your mailing list. We're trusting organizations to use their membership reasonably and in the spirit it's intended.

Pretty much anything that makes sense for your organization and the space. Meetings, planning sessions, workshops, trainings, community dinners, potlucks, skill shares, art nights, organizing meetings, volunteer gatherings, fundraisers, and more are all welcome. If you're not sure whether something will work in the space, just ask. We'd rather figure it out with you than make you decode a giant rulebook.

Absolutely. Organization Membership is designed to support both the behind-the-scenes work of organizing and the public-facing work that brings people together. If you're planning a public event, we'll work with you on scheduling, capacity, setup, cleanup, promotion, and any additional rental time you need.

No problem. Organization Members receive discounted rates on additional NOO rentals, and we're happy to work with you on recurring events or programming whenever it makes sense. Your membership is meant to create an ongoing relationship with the space so we are happy to flex to accommodate whenever we can.

Not generally. The included hours are designed to give your organization a regular rhythm at NOO rather than becoming a bank of unused rental hours. If something unusual comes up and you need to move your monthly gathering, though, talk to us. We're human, and we'll work with you when we can.

Absolutely. Community dinners, potlucks, snacks, and shared meals are very much part of what NOO is for. The space has a mini fridge but does not have a full kitchen, so food preparation is limited. We'll work with you on what makes sense for your event.

NOO can accommodate limited beer and wine service for appropriate private or gallery-style events, but we do not have a liquor license and do not allow liquor service. We'll go over the specifics when you book.

Organization Members receive priority booking over outside events, but NOO is a small community space with a limited calendar. For recurring events, the earlier we can plan, the better. To get a sense of our general programming and availability, check out our Google calendar link on our Events page.

Talk to us. Please.

We created the Grassroots tier specifically to make Organization Membership accessible to small and volunteer-run groups, but we know that even $95 can be a lot when you're operating on donated labor and a shoestring budget. We'd rather have a conversation and find something sustainable than have money be the reason good work can't happen here.