Membership at Somerville Media Center is the pathway to access programs and services, learn media skills, meet new people, and get involved in your community. All Somerville residents and organizations are encouraged to produce programming that represent their point of view, advocate for their interests, and inform their neighbors.
Individual memberships grant one person access to the following benefits:
Adults
Somerville Residents: $75
Non-Residents: $115
Seniors (65+)
Youth (ages 12-18)
Somerville Residents: $50
Non-Residents: $60
*More about reducing fees below.
This type provides local orgs with many of the privileges of an Individual Membership plus the following benefits.Â
Sliding Scale
Based on annual operating budget.
$0 to $150K: $250/yr
$150K to $300K: $500/yr
$300K to $500K: $800/yr
$500K to $1M: $1200/yr
$1M+: $2000/yr
To learn more about SMC, public access television, community radio, and how to produce your own television or radio show then attend a monthly orientation. The session is free and open to the public. Attendance is required for all new SMC members.Â
We are proud to offer reduced membership fees through the Card to Culture program. Simply present your EBT, WIC, or ConnectorCare card to receive steeply discounted membership rates for you and your family.
After your membership is in good standing, you can progress forward to engage in production workshops and eventually borrow SMC’s equipment for your production.