Become a Third Space™ Partner
Where people spend time shapes how they experience themselves.
Third Space is a growing network of places, organizations, and people intentionally creating environments that support human flourishing.
We’re looking for partners who believe that where people spend time shapes how they experience themselves and one another.
St. Louis pilot — applications open
There are two ways in.
Both become part of the same network and both are read by the same person. Choose the one that describes you — if you are honestly both, apply as a place and tell us about your gatherings inside.
Apply as a Place
I steward a place.
A café, juice bar, bookstore, studio, garden, museum, park, or any room people already return to. Somewhere that is there whether or not anything is scheduled.
Apply as a Host
I create experiences.
A facilitator, teacher, organizer, or community leader. Someone who brings people together — whether you have a room of your own or borrow one.
What we look for
This is not a listing, so it is not a checklist.
Intention, not amenities
We are not assessing your fit-out. We are asking what you are trying to make possible for the people who walk in.
Consistency
A place that supports someone once is a nice afternoon. A place that supports them reliably is a condition they can plan around.
Care for who is not there yet
Who currently finds it hard to come, and what you have done — or would like to do — about that.
What happens next
Four steps, and a real person at every one.
There is no automated decision anywhere in this. If something in your application needs a conversation, we will ask for one rather than decline it.