Sanctuary manages a variety of fully-equipped studio spaces in the historic Thornes Marketplace in downtown Northampton, MA. In addition to maintaining the functionality and cleanliness of the studios, Sanctuary provides policy oversight, a wide range of equipment and materials, capital investments, and ongoing ingenuity.

When appropriate, Sanctuary is able to support Collective members with a number of business administration services so they can focus more attention on their student and client relationships. Some of these services include, but are not limited to, customer service, payment processing, technical support, scheduling and logistics, and software management

With 25 years of experience serving the Greater Northampton community, Sanctuary is a well-known and respected entity. We lend our reputation to uplift and create visible platforms for Collective members. Marketing and outreach support is one of our foundational contributions. Sanctuary leads efforts to promote a strong culture of compassion, collaboration, community engagement, and philanthropy.

Members of the Collective benefit from being a part of a tight-knit group of similarly-minded professionals. Sanctuary regularly promotes collaborative initiatives and organizes quarterly peer networking meetings. In addition, Sanctuary staff is engaged in a variety of community organizations across the Valley, and is actively looking to help members connect with others on new business opportunities.

Sanctuary staff lends their professional experiences and insights to Collective members in ways that help them navigate the challenging world of self-employment. Whether it's providing guidance through the business start-up process, encouraging innovation, or refining their brand and communication strategies, Sanctuary aims to see everyone thrive.