You’ve probably heard about being a “regular” at a bar or other local establishment. But are you truly a member?
A new bar in Albuquerque is trying to change that. ArtBar (presented by Catalyst Club) is the city’s first non-profit bar. What does this mean? Local residents can pay $30 for a one-year membership—these funds are then used to distribute grants for local non-profit organizations. Each year, the bar’s members can choose which non-profits the funds are given to. In an article from KOB 4, one of the bar’s co-foundrs, Julia Mandeville said “We’re very excited about this project because we get to support vital arts organizations in the community.”
"We sold our first 50 founding memberships in just 25 hours in December," she added.
Currently, the bar has over 300 members—and counting.
The founding members of ArtBar have put a lot of work into the logistics and launch of their innovative project. You can browse some of their progress photos on their website.
For more information about the ArtBar and how to become a member, click here.
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