● The CommOns
civic imagination hubs
Live and virtual spaces for exploring worldshaping issues together.
We use art, food, and music to design inspiring and interactive community experiences that change the culture of how we engage with big ideas.
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Introducing the
Commons - SF
Join us in building a first-of-its-kind nonprofit civic imagination hub for exploring worldshaping issues through art, science & community.
“A space like this is vital… it is in dialogue that we uncover our biases, it is in community that we expand our knowledge base, and it is in coming together in places like this that we help shape and secure the future of our society.”
Michelle Jacques, Event Attendee
We can’t do this without you.
By becoming a member of the Commons, you’re helping us change the way communities engage with social, scientific, and environmental issues.
The Commons is designed to be a vibrant space for you to explore big ideas and critical conversations. It’s also a way for members to help sustain The Plenary’s original artworks, fund our inquiry, and keep our public initiatives accessible to everyone.
Uplifting imagination & curiosity
The Commons is a space where you never have to wonder “where to start” again.
It’s hard to cut through the noise, beat information overload, and stay on top of the issues that matter. We’re building ways to make that a little easier. Introducing a new civic social lounge and changemaker collective that produces creative experiences for exploring worldshaping issues together.
● The Commons
Our virtual Commons is a portal for our members to have access to exclusive digital content, activities, and gatherings designed to keep you inspired and informed.
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● The Clubhouse
We’ve signed our lease in an exciting emerging neighborhood in Dogpatch, San Francisco. Upon opening, our Bay Area members will have access to world class activations, art & science experiences, and open civic social lounge.
UNLOCKING CIVICALLY CRITICAL SOCIAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND SCIENTIFIC ISSUES
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UNLOCKING CIVICALLY CRITICAL SOCIAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND SCIENTIFIC ISSUES •
A first-of-its-kind commons for creatively exploring worldshaping ideas
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World Class Activations
Exploring civically-critical ideas through art
We collaborate with world class visual, multimedia, culinary, and narrative artists and storytellers to bring civically-critical issues to life.
Art & Science Experiences
Imagining informed and inspired futures
We work with multidisciplinary experts to break barriers, exchange insights, and make complex ideas more accessible to everyone.
Civic Social Lounge
Putting communities at the center of the action
We design vibrant community experiences that unlock the insights and energy we need to create more beautiful, sustainable, and equitable futures. We are a mission-first organization. Membership always starts at free.
COMMUNITY GALLERY
The Commons
Just because you aren’t in the Bay Area, doesn’t mean you can’t connect with big ideas and one another. Our virtual platform allows members to cultivate real world civic imagination through specially designed digital content, experiences, activities, and gatherings right in your living room.
Join The Commons
Becoming a member helps make our work possible.
Your support helps ensure that The Plenary is able to continue putting out resources and creating events for people to learn together through creativity. And as a thank-you for your support, you receive resources to continue learning, special insights, gifts, and community events.
Free!
Community
Our priority is accessible insights, now and always. Join the Community circle to access The Plenary's virtual community portal, The Commons
Sample Gifts:
Virtual events and experiences
Virtual access to resources
$3/month
Insider
Join our Insider’s Circle and gain access to our virtual community while supporting our work.
Sample Gifts:
Everything in our Community Circle, plus:
Access to 7k+ science films and our curated playlists through Labocine
Postcards with original artwork
$12/month
Collector
Join our Collector’s Circle and gain access to our virtual community while supporting our work.
The perks of this circle are in the works, but you can still sign up to support us in the meantime! When we’re ready to launch, you’ll be automatically enrolled as a founding member.
Sample Gifts:
Everything in our Insider Circle, plus:
Physical copies of The Plenary, Co.’s original periodicals
$24/month
Enthusiast
Join our Collector’s Circle and gain access to our virtual community while supporting our work.
The perks of this circle are in the works, but you can still sign up to support us in the meantime! When we’re ready to launch, you’ll be automatically enrolled as a founding member.
Sample Gifts:
Everything in our Collector Circle, plus:
Exclusive gifts* to enhance exploration of issues
$60/month
Artisan
Join our Collector’s Circle and gain access to our virtual community while supporting our work.
The perks of this circle are in the works, but you can still sign up to support us in the meantime! When we’re ready to launch, you’ll be automatically enrolled as a founding member.
Sample Gifts:
Everything in our Enthusiast Circle, plus:
Curated artisan* gifts
Invite to in-person events
*Becoming a member is a donation, not a purchase.
Gifts are subject to change at the organization’s discretion.
Important note: The Plenary Commons offers a unique way for our supporters to contribute recurring donations. While we aim to provide members with engaging perks to enhance their experience diving into each collection’s theme, signing up is not a commitment to an exchange of goods. Member gifts are subject to change at The Plenary’s discretion and are not eligible for refund, exchange, or anything else that pertains to a sale of goods, which this is not. Think of it more like our version of the cool tote bag you get when you donate to your local radio station. Please review our full Terms & Conditions for more information. You can cancel donations any time.