Monday, February 12, 2007
ARTS BUSINESS IN BRIXTON
ARTS BUSINESS INITIATIVE.. MESSAGE FROM LAMBETH ARTS
Hello Brixton!
This is a special request going out to all creative businesses in this corner of south London . Working in Brixton, you'll know that there's a special energy that inspires creativity here. What you may not know is how many other world-class creative businesses are based here, too
Made in Brixton
Recently a group of creative business leaders from the area came together to unite Brixton's creative community under a single, mutually-beneficial banner: "Made In Brixton". And we would love YOU to be part of it.
The idea is to produce some key benefits for us all, including:
· Sourcing local suppliers easily
· Referring new business to each other
· Applying for joint regeneration and arts bids
· Lobbying the council
· Promoting Brixton businesses to the rest of the world
· Tapping into new local young talent
· Sustaining existing creative businesses in the area
· Attracting more creative businesses to the area
The Made In Brixton Directory
We are creating the definitive directory of Brixton-based creative businesses alongside articles celebrating the diverse creative and cultural history of Brixton.
Produced by young people from Brixton's youth publication, LIVE magazine, under the mentorship of local professional designers and journalists, the Made In Brixton Directory will feature contributions from prominent local writers (Miranda Sawyer and Rod Stanley), photographers and illustrators.
Get Listed!
To get your business in the directory, all we need are your details. Complete the online form at www.madeinbrixton.org.uk by February 16th to be included. Once we receive your details we will contact you asking for a hi-resolution image either a company logo or photo.
Criteria
The definition that we are using for the creative industries is that which is used by the Department of Culture, Media and Support: "Those industries which have their origin in individual creativity, skill and talent and which have a potential for wealth and job creation through the generation of and exploitation of intellectual property."
The boundaries that we propose for Brixton are defined in the map attached to this email (although we're prepared to be flexible with those based just outside).
Should you meet both of the above two criteria, we shall endeavour to include you in the Made in Brixton directory.
What next?
Every business listed in the directory will be invited to a launch event at Brixton Academy on Thursday 22 March where you can pick up a bundle of directories to give out to current and prospective clients. It's also a chance for everyone to meet and discuss how the Made in Brixton group can help us all in the future.
Contact
Should you need any further information please contact Dave Stenton: dave@madeinbrixton.org.uk / 0207 326 5979
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