The Old Lock Up Studio 2013 An Arts project from Cromford, Derbyshire by rachaelpinks

To enable the Old Lock Up Studio to continue & develop it's work I am looking to reach a target of £1,300 which will enable us to continue paying the lease on the studio for another 12 months. In that time I envisage the studio becoming sustainable and having the ability to move on into 2014/15, without this money the studio will surely have to close.


PROJECT UPDATE

I managed to pick up a bit of press whilst campaigning on Peoplefund.it. This was a great added bonus! 

You can read all about the campaign to save The Old Lock Up Studio on This is Derbyshire: http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/Local-artist-launches-crowd-funding-bid-save/story-18136090-detail/story.html#axzz2KrdIpiGC

The Belper News also thought our appeal was worth a mention: http://www.belpernews.co.uk/lifestyle/appeal-to-help-save-cromford-studio-1-5445285

 

I founded The Old Lock Up Studio in 2012, after successfully raising over £1,700 through crowdfunding with We Did This in February 2012. following this huge success I formed a collective of 4 artists & makers at the studio during 2012. I was overwhelmed by the support I received during my crowdfunding in early 2012 and my supporters made pledges after seeing my pitch on Twitter, Facebook & my Wordpress blog. People pledged locally, nationally and as far a field as America! 


After the great support the first time around I would like to gather this support again.

The studio is based in the small but beautiful and historic Derbyshire Village of Cromford and within the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. The building itself is steeped in local history, being the village jail in the 1700's (one of the first of its kind in the country), hence its name!

 

The studio has an ethos of 'art for all' and promotes this through running a children's art class, children’s art workshops during the school holidays and other art based work with the children in the local community. There are also life drawing classes available and these are for everyone & anyone regardless of their ability or skill in drawing.


Every 3 months the studio holds a one night only event called 'Salon' where up to 18 Regional & International artists exhibit their work. The event also has live music. The Salon exhibitions have been an almighty success & have enabled artists to come together and meet buyers & arts admirers alike. 

I want to continue developing the 'The Old Lock Up' into a thriving, creative hub which has the potential to open up a wealth of opportunities for local artists and the local community. 

'The Old Lock Up' has a lot of potential to provide many more creative opportunities for the local community and artists within the Derbyshire Dales!! 

I have the positivity, commitment, energy and enthusiasm needed to make sure the studio succeeds and I am hoping for interest from people with similar passion.

£1,410 RAISED OF £1,300 TARGET
108%
Backers41
Project funded
PLEDGE £10.00 OR MORE 24 backers so far 'I Saved The Old Lock Up Studio' T Shirt
PLEDGE £10.00 OR MORE 5 backers so far Voucher to a childrens art workshop during the Summer holidays: morning & afternoon sessions available. Includes all materials & refreshments.
PLEDGE £20.00 OR MORE 7 backers so far Bring your child along to an art workshop at The Old Lock Up Studio. The workshop will be held on a Saturday & Sunday run from 9.30am until 3.30pm. Date to be confirmed.
PLEDGE £25.00 OR MORE 2 backers so far Our next Salon art exhibition will be held on 23rd March 2013. You will receive an invite for one person to a special preview night of the exhibition on 22nd March. Includes buffet & drinks.
PLEDGE £35.00 OR MORE 1 backer so far Come along to a textile workshop at The Old Lock Up Studio, run by Mary our textile artist. This includes lunch & refreshments.
PLEDGE £50.00 OR MORE 2 backers so far Come along & spend the day with Rachael Pinks at The Old Lock Up Studio & learn about abstract painting. Includes materials, lunch & refreshments.
PLEDGE £100.00 OR MORE 0 backers so far An original signed & unframed print by Clay Smith. Only 2 available! Please see project updates for image & title etc
PLEDGE £150.00 OR MORE 3 backers so far An original signed & framed painting by Rachael Pinks.
PLEDGE £550.00 OR MORE 0 backers so far A large signed & framed original painting by Rachael Pinks.
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