Idea Submission
Upper Space Gallery - The Second Coming
Ready for the rebirth.
Submitted by Upper_Space.
You've seen what we can create from nothing....
I'm sure you've read the old scriptures, heard the rumours and seen the marks on the walls...
A self financed and self built cultural space in the Northern Quarter - the heart of the city; the first in the North-west, that supported and nurtured the most exciting and dedicated local street artists as well as a few of our international favourites.
A place that curated and launched some of the most infamous underground shows, a place that opened the doors to the world of graffiti and street art, to the public, for free.
We had to close our doors due to unreasonable demands from the owners of the warehouse, and Upper Space lost everything that the dedicated volunteers had built with Mancunian blood, sweat and tears.
But we will not stop...
Now we have found a business advisor...
A network of affiliated up and coming, experimental street artists working in new media technology, traditional mediums and beyond...
The know how and ability to represent the unrepresented, with a series of unique exhibitions, talks and workshops within a unique gallery environment.
And we have all the systems, infrastructure, and equipment to be reborn, and continue our unique approach to the Arts...Upper Space must be built.
Our proposal is simple.
We need another space.
And we've found one...
A hub, a focus. a catalyst. Everything is ready, not only to re-fill the void that our closure has left but to learn from the events of the past and make Upper Space a sustainable business venture and continue to support all the artists we had the pleasure of looking after in 2008
We would use funds that are created from sales of local, national and international artists works to continually fund the gallery space, put on experimental cutting edge shows, and showcase the best audio and visual arts in the city.
We want to continue and develop our working practices to give the public a unique open studio environment where they can purchase street art, observe artists working, and get involved directly through our participatory workshop programmes. All in the city centre of Manchester. Our working practices would offer work placement opportunities to students and promote inclusivity to the arts for the young and old.
To mark the beginning of this rebirth we have teamed up with the Scrawl Collective (www.scrawlcollective.co.uk) - an international street art collecive featuring some of the world's most in demand illustrators, painters and designers, to offer a unique range of screen prints for sale in the gallery and online... if we are successful!
Your investment will fund:
1 years lease and business rates.
Online gallery website and shop.
Marketing and promotion.
A very special launch event featuring some of Manchester's best digital music and art pioneers.
Thanks,
Upper Space
Manchester needs upper space especially now were losing urbis time to sweep in with somthing even better!
Posted by Zro_toys on Jan 18th, 2010
Much needed space in Manchester, fingers crossed!
Posted by damian_simon on Jan 18th, 2010
woop! :)
Posted by BeckyHoo on Jan 17th, 2010
bring it back!!!
Posted by alexp on Jan 17th, 2010
come on guys, this is what we need in the city, especially when the community can get involved and learn some positive forms of self expression! X
Posted by josh109 on Jan 16th, 2010
a thoroughly missed part of manchester
Posted by allhailMOF on Jan 13th, 2010
Good luck guys, big respect for Upper Space V1, hope you can bring it back :)
Posted by Mookentooken on Jan 13th, 2010
I love this space. It seriously needs to come back!!
Posted by keke7 on Jan 13th, 2010
Much love for Upper Space, a really great project that definitely deserves the support. Youve got my vote :) Joe
Posted by joe_w on Jan 12th, 2010
Claim the Space Manchester......
Posted by Matthewde on Jan 12th, 2010
Good luck! Manchester has had an "Upper Space" shaped void for too long! I miss it.
Posted by plek on Jan 11th, 2010
manchester needs this space!!! good luck xx
Posted by ceriscaitlin on Jan 11th, 2010
Woo! Bring back Upper Space or i'll kill ya!! Just kiddin Txxx
Posted by tamarzipan on Jan 9th, 2010
Up the Upper Space!
Posted by lunapark1 on Jan 8th, 2010
lots of luck, Upperspace brought alot of different elements together that was needed in this city and i am glad i was apart of that, it would be good to see Upperspace back on its feet with new direction
Posted by demitodo on Jan 7th, 2010
This will be one of the most important creative spaces/venues in Manchester, please get behind it and give it a big old shove!
Posted by SamGriffiths on Jan 7th, 2010
good luck!
Posted by kelliesmall2 on Jan 7th, 2010
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