boom saloon membership: Directly fund our work to democratise creativity for good and enjoy a series of membership benefits in thanks

boom saloon is an independent publisher dedicated to democratising creativity for good. We publish books and magazines, both in-house and for clients, which explore the connection between the arts and social change. Profits from these fund further publications, made in collaboration with people facing complex personal challenges such as substance abuse, homelessness, forcible displacement and dementia. 

Why become a member?

Our work often addresses issues which should be better supported by the state, yet we receive no continuous public funds or state aid. As such, for this vital work to continue we are reliant upon the support of an international collective of members, supporters and donors who enjoy a series of discounts, opportunities and events in thanks for their support. Most importantly, they make it possible for us to publish voices too often silenced and use paper and ink as a circular model for change. To find out more about what our members make possible, learn about the impact of our work here.

To directly fund our community projects…

Our previous projects have tackled challenges as complex and impenetrable as substance abuse, homelessness, inequality and forcible displacement. Now, our biggest project to date focuses on rewriting the story of dementia. Why? 1 in 2 of us will be directly affected by dementia in our lifetimes; it is currently the leading cause of death in the UK. In spite of this, the general public are largely unaware of the dementia journey and how this can look for an individual following diagnosis. Many people with dementia feel their voice is taken from them and their true lived experience is rarely recognised or appreciated amidst a plethora of sensationalised headlines, medical jargon or scaremongering. Within this landscape, we collaborate with people with dementia and, together, play with words to give voice to their experience. We then share these words across our print publications, online features, newsletters and events – centring lived experience and using this to increase empathy and understanding in wider society.

… and receive a number of exclusive member perks in thanks!

MEMBER

Become a boom saloon member and you’ll directly fund our community projects whilst enjoying a series of exciting membership perks in thanks. Our current focus is rewriting the story of dementia, meaning for just £7.99/ month our members can benefit from:

• Enabling paper and ink to drive positive social change 
• Connection to a global community of writers, photographers, filmmakers, architects, academics and designers shaping a more sustainable future for all
• Option to join the boom saloon members’ WhatsApp community
• Access to open calls for events, features, newsletters and showcase opportunities
• 10% unlimited discount on all items at the boom saloon shop
• Exclusive discounts from the boom saloon community around the world
• Free or discounted tickets to boom saloon events, including members’ meetups, collective viewings and workshops

SUPPORTER

Prefer to passively support our work? Join us as a supporter for just £5/ month to help fund our work and receive updates of all that you’ve made possible via our regular newsletters. Supporters benefit from:

• Enabling paper and ink to drive positive social change 
• Connection to a global community of writers, photographers, filmmakers, architects, academics and designers shaping a more sustainable future for all
• Option to join the boom saloon members’ WhatsApp community
• Access to open calls for events, features, newsletters and showcase opportunities
• 10% unlimited discount on all items at the boom saloon shop
• Exclusive discounts from the boom saloon community around the world
• Free or discounted tickets to boom saloon events, including members’ meetups, collective viewings and workshops

DONOR

Not ready to become a member or supporter but keen to contribute to our work? Make a one time donation to further our community projects and directly contribute to inspiring and empowering those facing challenges of substance abuse, homelessness, inequality, forcible displacement and dementia. Donors benefit from: 

• Enabling paper and ink to drive positive social change 
• Connection to a global community of writers, photographers, filmmakers, architects, academics and designers shaping a more sustainable future for all
• Option to join the boom saloon members’ WhatsApp community
• Access to open calls for events, features, newsletters and showcase opportunities
• 10% unlimited discount on all items at the boom saloon shop
• Exclusive discounts from the boom saloon community around the world
• Free or discounted tickets to boom saloon events, including members’ meetups, collective viewings and workshops

GIFTED MEMBERSHIP

Alongside personal membership, we’re delighted to present an all new offering that has been much requested – gifted membership. The perfect choice for those with an interest in arts, culture, climate and sustainability, gifted membership allows you to purchase a year’s worth of boom saloon membership to gift to another. As always, this will directly support our community projects and extend all of the benefits of membership to your chosen recipient.

• Enabling paper and ink to drive positive social change 
• Connection to a global community of writers, photographers, filmmakers, architects, academics and designers shaping a more sustainable future for all
• Option to join the boom saloon members’ WhatsApp community
• Access to open calls for events, features, newsletters and showcase opportunities
• 10% unlimited discount on all items at the boom saloon shop
• Exclusive discounts from the boom saloon community around the world
• Free or discounted tickets to boom saloon events, including members’ meetups, collective viewings and workshops

We hope you can join us and enable us to continue democratising creativity for good as we use paper and ink as a circular model for change.