Stay Connected
The Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center is always buzzing with performances, workshops, volunteer opportunities, exhibitions, community nights, and grassroots organizing.
Our monthly newsletter is the best way to stay informed about upcoming events, calls for volunteers, new community projects, grant opportunities, and ways to get involved.
Become a Member!
Yearly membership helps sustain independent media, community arts programming, public events, and grassroots organizing. Membership is an investment in the kind of community we want to build together. Becoming a member gives you a voice in the direction of the IMC.
Sweat Equity
Complete five volunteer hours supporting the IMC's core operations. Contact our Program Coordinator to get started, [email protected].
Low Income
Annual membership designed to keep participation accessible and affordable for everyone.
Individual
Receive venue discounts, meeting room access, governance voting, and member programming.
Organization
Perfect for nonprofits and organizations needing venue discounts, meeting space, and deeper community involvement.
Lifetime
Make a lasting investment in independent media through a one-time lifetime membership.
Member Benefits
Meeting Room Access
Reserve meeting rooms for community gatherings, working groups, workshops, and collaborative projects.
Venue Discounts
Members receive discounted rental rates for performances, workshops, exhibitions, and community events.
Governance Participation
Vote in board elections, join committees, and help shape the future direction of the Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center.
Co-Sponsorship Opportunities
Apply for mission-aligned event co-sponsorships with venue support, marketing assistance, and production resources.
Join a Committee or the Board!
Interested in shaping the IMC? You can attend meetings, join a committee, or run for the Board of Directors.
Join a Committee
You do not need to be a board member to volunteer. Any member can join our six core infrastructure committees: Programming, Facilities, Finance, Personnel, Tech, or Fundraising
Learn MoreAttend a Board Meeting
Every fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Hybrid. Public input is welcomed at the beginning of the meeting.
Run for the Board
Elections are Held every Fall at the General Membership Meeting. You must be a current IMC member to run. Contact the Board President for more information, [email protected].
ApplyForms & Policies
Access booking forms, membership resources, organizational documents, and policy information.
Request for Disbursement Form (up to $500)
Sales Tax Exempt Agreement for IMC Members
Purchase requests: Please email the link to the item(s) you want to purchase to [email protected] with adequate time for purchase and shipping.
Tax Exempt Certificate: Please email Miriam for instructions on how to make purchases on behalf of the IMC, including a list of local and online stores we are registered with.
Jobs & Internships
Explore current opportunities to work, intern, or collaborate with the Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center.
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