Founding Class — Now Open
73 of 100 founding spots remaining

Columbus already has incredible builders. We created another room where they can gather together.

A membership-powered cultural campus for musicians, filmmakers, artists, founders, and the people who hold a city together. The founding class is forming.

Reserve My Founding Spot $500 deposit · Fully refundable · Converts to first month
The Mission

Connective cultural infrastructure for Columbus.

A place where musicians create, filmmakers edit and screen work, artists gather, entrepreneurs collaborate, nonprofits share infrastructure, community happens, and culture is made — not simply consumed.

The Campus — Idea Foundry, Franklinton

Twelve spaces. One building.

Barkada House occupies a reimagined campus at Idea Foundry in Franklinton — one of the most significant creative buildings in Columbus.

01
Dolby Atmos Post-Production Suite
One of a handful of independently accessible Dolby Atmos suites in Ohio.
House Members+
02
Broadcast TV Studio
Full broadcast-ready studio with professional lighting grid and live streaming.
All Members
03
Screening Room
20-seat cinema for private screenings, presentations, and film series.
All Members
04
Music Post-Production Rooms
Recording suites for vocals, instruments, podcasts.
All Members
05
Loading Dock Stage
Converted loading dock for live music, talks, brand activations.
Event Hosting
06
Basement Hi-Fi Listening Lounge
Speakeasy-level hi-fi space for listening sessions.
Resident Members+
07
Practice + Performance Spaces
Rehearsal rooms for bands, dancers, theater.
All Members · Unlimited
08
Rooftop Event Space
Rooftop terrace over Franklinton for private events.
House Members+
09
Test Kitchen
Professional-grade test kitchen for food programming.
Event Programming
10
Cafe + Work Salon
The social center. Coffee, focused work, conversation.
All Members
11
Meeting Rooms
Private rooms for presentations and team sessions.
House Members+
12
Cultural Programming Spaces
Flexible spaces for workshops, lectures, exhibitions.
All Members
The Founding Class

100 spots. Yours to hold.

The first 100 people who commit shape what this campus becomes. Their membership terms are the best Barkada House will ever offer — and they're permanent.

$500 deposit holds your founding spot and converts to your first month upon opening. Fully refundable.

Rate Locked for 3 Years
~15% below standard for 3 full years. Saves $360–$5,400.
Initiation Fee Fully Waived
All tiers carry $500–$2,500 init fee. Founders: waived entirely.
Name on the Founding Wall
Physical installation in the space. Permanent.
Opening Night — Members Only
Private, before any public announcement.
Founding Member Council
Annual direct input on programming and direction.
3 Personal Invitation Cards
Share 3 invitations before public opening.
Choose Your Membership

Pick your tier. Your deposit holds it.

$500 deposit is the same regardless of tier. Founding rates locked 3 years. Initiation fees waived.

Social + Cultural
$165/mo founding
Standard: $195/mo · $2,340/yr
Save $360/yr · Founding rate locked 3 years
8 studio hrs/yr
Young professionals, entrepreneurs, civic leaders, arts supporters. House, rooftop, hi-fi lounge, screenings, cultural programming, member dinners, guest privileges.
Reserve
Most Popular
Work + House
$335/mo founding
Standard: $395/mo · $4,740/yr
Save $720/yr + init waived · Founding rate locked 3 years
24 studio hrs/yr
Musicians, filmmakers, producers, founders, creative pros. Everything in Social + Cultural, plus coworking, practice rooms, meeting & podcast rooms, production discounts, artist-development programming.
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Private + Patron
$845/mo founding
Standard: $995/mo + $2,500 init · $11,940/yr
Save $1,800/yr + $2,500 init waived · Founding rate locked 3 years
60 studio hrs/yr
Executives, collectors, philanthropists, family offices. Everything in Work + House, plus concierge, private dining, founder trips, VIP screenings, annual giving component (gift to CAPA), private events, complimentary guest passes.
Reserve
Also available for founding members
Artist Access Passes
Emerging Artist Pass — $49/mo · 6 studio hrs
Student Creator Pass — $29/mo · 4 studio hrs
Organizational Memberships
Arts Nonprofit — $5,000/yr · 30 hrs
Institutional — $15,000/yr · 100 hrs
Corporate House — $35,000/yr · 250 hrs

$500 holds your founding spot.

1
Place $500 deposit, choose tier. Spot held immediately.
2
Confirmation within 48 hours by email.
3
Behind-the-scenes preview + Opening Night invitation.
4
On opening day, deposit converts to first month.
5
Want your $500 back before opening? No questions.
73 of 100 founding spots remaining
Frequently Asked

Common questions.

Is the $500 fully refundable?
Yes, any time before opening day. No questions asked, no hoops. Request a refund and it's returned.
When does Barkada House open?
We're building toward a 2026 opening. Founding members get behind-the-scenes updates as we progress and are the first to know the confirmed date.
What happens to my deposit if I change tiers?
Transfers automatically. Your $500 deposit applies regardless of which tier you choose, and you can change tiers at any time before opening.
Can I bring guests?
Depends on tier. House members and above receive 1–2 guest passes per month. All members can bring guests to events.
Where is Barkada House?
Idea Foundry, 421 W. State Street, Franklinton, Columbus OH. One of the most significant creative buildings in the city.