Nope! The Affiliate tier is designed specifically for creatives outside the Atlanta area who want access to the online community and resource library. Professional and Entrepreneur members benefit most from being local to our in-person programming, Lounge access, and Mainstage opportunities.

Both tiers give you full access to the community, coaching, member programming, and discounts. Entrepreneur adds four reserved Lounge hours per quarter, priority booking, featured directory placement, and Proposal Support plus Open Desk Monthly, a group drop-in session with our consultant network. If you're actively building something and want more access and visibility, Entrepreneur is the move.

Professional and Entrepreneur memberships are billed either monthly payments over the year or one annual payment. You're committing to the year, not locked into a legal agreement. Affiliate membership is month-to-month with no commitment required.

The BLVD runs its online community through Circle, a platform built for professional communities. Once you're a member, you'll have access to the full community feed, resource library, event announcements, and direct connections with other members. wherever you're located.

Professional and Entrepreneur members receive two and four hours, resepctively, in consulting credits each year to be used for one-on-one sessions with members of our consultant network.

Our consultants are working professionals in creative industries who specialize in the business side of creative careers. Choose who you work, or we match you with the best fit for your needs.

Entrepreneur members receive one 4-hour Lounge booking per quarter as part of their membership. Once you're a member, you'll request your booking through the member portal and we'll confirm your date. Entrepreneur members get priority scheduling, so your request is processed before other booking requests come in.

Member performance and exhibition opportunities are posted in the online community. Professional and Entrepreneur members are eligible to submit, and selections are made through a process that includes a member vote. We'll always give you plenty of notice so you have time to prepare.

Absolutely! You can upgrade anytime to unlock more benefits. If you decide to downgrade, it’ll take effect at the end of your current term. Professional and Entrepreneur memberships are one-year commitments, billed monthly or annually.

When a co-production or Mainstage design opportunity opens up, Entrepreneur members have the chance to submit a proposal. Proposal Support means you don't go in cold, you get a coaching session with one of our consultants to sharpen your pitch before it goes in. It's one of the ways we make sure Entrepreneur members have a real shot, not just access to apply.

Possibly! As a creative professional, your membership may qualify as a deductible business expense for professional development or networking. Check with your tax advisor to confirm what applies to you.

Yes - you can upgrade or downgrade at the end of your commitment period. If you start as a Professional and decide you want the Entrepreneur benefits, we'll make that transition easy.