Help Us Open Our Doors
Help us build
something real.
Why It Matters
We're just getting started — and we need you.
The Makers Guild is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit artist commune currently in development in Manhattan, Kansas. We're building a shared space where artists of all skill levels can make things together — no gatekeeping, no pretense.
Right now, every dollar goes directly toward getting us off the ground: studio buildout, tools and equipment, kilns, presses, and the infrastructure that makes a real working space possible.
We don't have a wealthy patron or an endowment. We have this community. Your contribution — at any level — helps us open our doors.
The Makers Guild Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
covers supply kits and studio signage to get us started
buys hand tools, shelving, and safety gear for a studio
funds a full studio workstation setup for one discipline
covers kiln installation or press equipment for a full studio
Startup Giving
Pick your part.
Every contribution goes directly toward getting the Guild built and open. Choose the level that works for you.
Spark
Covers basic startup costs like initial supply kits, studio signage, and first-month utility deposits.
Builder
Funds startup tools and shared equipment — hand tools, shelving, worktables, and studio safety gear to get each discipline off the ground.
Founder
Directly funds major startup costs — kiln installation, press equipment, loom setup, or buildout materials needed to open a full studio discipline.
Want to give a custom amount? Donate here and choose your own amount.
Beyond Dollars
Other ways to help us build.
Volunteer Your Time
Help us build out the space, run launch events, or teach a skill. We need hands on deck.
Donate Materials
Clay, ink, fiber, paint, wood — usable materials and tools help us stretch every dollar further.
Spread the Word
Tell a friend, share our story, or bring someone to our first open studio night.
Corporate & Group Giving
Interested in a larger partnership or sponsorship to help us open our doors? Get in touch.
Help us build, watch us grow.
The Guild is being built by this community — one contribution at a time. Whatever you can give gets us one step closer to opening our doors.