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Sbase FAQ - The most common questions answeredWhat is the campaign about?
The campaign is to see an Arts, Creative Industries and Heritage Centre open in Stafford.What would the centre include?
A state of the Art live performance venue for music, dance, theatre, comedy, basically anything that can be done onstage. The size of the venue would determine the size of acts that could be shown.
Exhibition space, artist workshops, rehearsal facilities, start up units, a heritage archive (as yet undetermined) plus a café and bar meeting place. We envisage a centre of excellence, a place of quality, alternative yet complimentary to existing facilities, a place where like minded people can work, meet, share ideas or just hang out.What do you mean by the "Arts"?
This quite simply means Fine Art through to Sculpture, modern computer medium through to Fashion. If a list were made something would be missed so use your imagination.What are Creative Industries?
"Those industries that have their origin in individual creativity, skill and talent and which have a potential for wealth and job creation through the generation and exploitation of intellectual property."
Taking the definition adopted by the UK Government in 1997, the definition of creative industries has been understood to include the sub-sectors listed below in the UK. These links take you to the 2001 mapping documents on the Department for Culture, Media and Sport website. A new mapping document will be produced in 2004.Advertising, Architecture, Art and Antiques Market, Crafts, Design, Designer Fashion, Film and Video, Interactive Leisure Software, Music, Performing Arts, Publishing, Software and Computer Services, Television and Radio
For further information see: http://www2.britishcouncil.org/arts-creative-industries-sectors.htmIn addition the cultural heritage, tourism and museum industries are identified as being closely related to the creative industries; particularly in the provision of services which often fall within the definition of creative industries.
Does sbase have a building in mind?
Obviously the whole campaign is centered on a building. The steering group of the campaign has been very conscious of the needs of all those who may either frequent the building as consumers (audience) and those who may wish to take space or rent within the building (partitioners). The reason we are running a campaign is first and foremost to establish those needs and requirements. We do not intend to create a wish list, simply a practical, pragmatic business plan from the requirements identified from those joining the campaign. From this we will identify a building or plot of land on which to establish sbase.Who is the steering group?
Four individuals, - with a dream in mind.
Mick Askey, Jane Cannell, Steve Cartwright, Jim Wheeler. Contact details can be found within this site.Are the sbase steering group paid to do this?
No. In fact it costs them all time and money - they do it because they believe in it and want it.How can people contact and/or contribute to sbase?
Sbase holds regular meetings on the first Tuesday of every month. Details of those meetings can be found on the home page of this site. Venues change of course so keep looking back. This is the best place to come and meet the sbase steering group and air your views. If you cannot do this then email info@sbase.org.uk or phone Jim on 01785 211343How will sbase effect or compliment existing facilities such as the Shire Hall Gallery and the Gatehouse?
Sbase will be a community run facility concentrating on local talent, providing a local showcase all year round. It will be a 24/7 facility, catering for arts and artist activities not catered for locally. Most towns have "plural" activity centres, which provide a mix of activities and provide healthy competition. sbase will be an addition to the town's cultural mix and will not set itself against any established arts venue, it will simply fill a gap. Not one person can know everything and not one place can cater for all. Sbase will be the epitome of democracy within the arts.How will sbase be funded?
Sbase may be funded completely privately, completely by grants or even a combination of both. The sbase campaign will establish what is needed, where it is, and how we pay for it.
Nothing is written in stone. (Privately means interested individual parties/companies willing to buy into this project)Should I join the campaign?
Everyone can join the campaign, moreover we need you to join the campaign. An audience is as important as a performer. Normally the audience is bigger than the performer or exhibitionist. Without the audience a performer exhibitionist does not exist. Both are equally important. Both camps should join the campaign and NOW
How can I help?
Join the campaign now. You do not have to give all your details simply put your name on the database. We need you to prove there is a need for this type of building. Everyone moans but do they try and change things? Join NowWhat if I have further questions?
Come to the open meetings on the first Tuesday of the month and if you don't want to do that email us info@sbase.org.uk or phone jim on 01785 211343. Ask your questions, tell us what you want. Sbase is what we all need. If you think Stafford is negative then get positive!
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AN OPEN MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE AT 7:30 PM ON THE FIRST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH,Please pass on information about sbase to anyone you consider would be interested in this campaign. Get as many people as possible to complete the campaign form and attend meetings. It's up to you as much as it's up to us to promote this campaign.
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