Idea Submission
one69a
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One69a: a creative collective who push boundaries&capabilities; to save the world with their printing, design, photos, workshops&writing;.
Submitted by one69a.
One69a would like to save you with just their bare hands (and some silk screens, nice coloured ink, photography and lots of adjectives). We’re here to make things look better everywhere and stop you from turning completely grey. Although we’ll print in grey if you want. From t-shirts to tea towels, signs to album covers, we print good stuff onto other stuff. There are pictures on our blog and Facebook - you can see us hanging projects up to dry with clothes pegs in our basement studio.
We are the founders of one69a: Mark Jermyn and Sally Gilford. After graduating from BA (Hons) Interactive Arts at Manchester Metropolitan University in 2007 we became involved in various projects, including jobs as a graphic designer, events organiser, teacher, backpacker, community artist, photographer, sandwich deliverer, bartender… the list goes on. Our determination to do whatever it takes to be creative 24/7 is relentless. It makes us feel human.
The collective consists of two core strands: creative workshops (in partnership with the Zion Arts Centre, Hulme) and product screen printing. We would like funding to develop these existing concepts and also to expand into other areas. We provide a bespoke service, printing a range of products to a variety of specifications. Our demand is rapidly growing and we need to purchase additional printing equipment to allow us to reach the potential of which we are capable. Congruent to this demand will be the need to move to bigger premises if steady growth continues.
“One69a’s aim is to host sessions to inspire and educate young people. Through hands on learning and experimentation, our work promotes the importance of confidence and self worth gained through creativity. Participants explore their capacity for ideas and development and nurture their individuality. The sessions provide young people with creative practical skills and knowledge to raise aspirations for their future.”
Additional capital would help to maintain this aim and expand the workshops as we could buy more equipment, thus allowing larger groups and furthering our creative capabilities. Consequently we could reach those in the community who would benefit the most.
We have strong links with MMU Art School and are developing a volunteer scheme where students work with us in exchange for invaluable work experience. We would like to develop this into a mentoring programme for students from MMU who are thinking of starting their own projects in the creative sector. We already have a writer, workshop facilitator and designer working for us on a voluntary basis. We know of many more who want to get involved. We would also like to collaborate with other artists in order to explore our idea for a fanzine publication whose output is intrinsically linked to a more alternative marketing method for us.
The demand for what we do is rising and our potential to develop into something bigger and stronger is more than present. We want to grow to represent Manchester’s exceptional creative talent, and additional funding will help take us there.
Grate eye deer! Ewe guise argh doing grate wurk and deeveloping a creaytive community along the way. KEEP doing what you keep on doing.
Posted by popeye on Oct 18th, 2009
What and excellent idea; if I had even one creative bone in my body I want to be involved!
Posted by ofollett on Oct 6th, 2009
Really cool stuff mate. I look forward to seeing a franchise opening in oxford some time in the future!
Posted by clabburn on Oct 5th, 2009
Really love the idea guys Obscure Clothing will be using you guys for some tees soon. Supporting your local companies is the way forward! Welldone Jermyn it looks great mate:)
Posted by obscureclothing on Oct 4th, 2009
Loving the work!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by stepehen on Oct 3rd, 2009
like thick ridge salt and vinegar crisps, this one's full of flavour and texture. it even makes me sweat a little.
Posted by wearedeep on Sep 26th, 2009
SWEEET!!!!!!!
Posted by Emily on Sep 25th, 2009
amazing
Posted by catherine on Sep 25th, 2009
A creative drive for community integration in Manchester is a wonderful project. Channelling artistic ability in young people, in an environment they can relate to should be available across the country. I truly hope you guys, with your goals go far.
Posted by jk87 on Sep 25th, 2009
An project that brings the community together in such a creative way always deserves support and this is certainly at the top of my list!
Posted by CDawes on Sep 25th, 2009
This initiative is bringing creative art to a wide community in South Manchester. The opportunity for development of skills and enthusiasm for self expression to include all sectors of the community is worthy of support.
Posted by alan on Sep 25th, 2009
It appears as though you have really thought this out. I hope you win something, it would be good to see you grow. I would definitely be interested in your services.
Posted by shutter82 on Sep 24th, 2009
inspiringly creative. this is wicked.
Posted by xhannahx on Sep 24th, 2009
You are very creative people with brilliant ideas and drive. I wish you heaps of luck.
Posted by kiwiwannabe on Sep 24th, 2009
A fusion of up-and-coming artistic endeavors, with a strand of arts community based social cohesion is a prolific idea. This type of project deserves appreciation and support- I'm in.
Posted by gilly on Sep 24th, 2009
I like that you're working with a variety of age groups. Lots of creativity in here it seems!
Posted by mez on Sep 24th, 2009
This looks excellent, good luck!
Posted by Louise on Sep 24th, 2009
Smashing Idea!!!
Posted by manfa_100 on Sep 24th, 2009
Great idea! Hope you win
Posted by Alex on Sep 24th, 2009
THIS IS FANTASTIC!! :-)
Posted by jamierover on Sep 24th, 2009
A great idea, constructed and performed by great people, helping to bring fresh ideas to the community through art and design. don't stop the goodness
Posted by finnian on Sep 23rd, 2009
I have seen a lot of start up companies in my time but I have never come across a group of people with so much talent and passion for what they do. One69A get my vote every time, beautiful people and deserve all the luck in the world.
Many Thanks, James
Posted by stave on Sep 23rd, 2009
my favorite design company. right now. not later. not 10BC
Posted by brainturnip on Sep 23rd, 2009
It's great that you're doing things to help children and students, I think a bit of support and inspiration is needed around here at the moment, well done.
Posted by screen2 on Sep 23rd, 2009
Good to see so many people and creative areas being considered in your projects. Keep at it!
Posted by folkbar on Sep 23rd, 2009
One69a can help everyone in the local community, so many ideas going on for such a wide range of people. They're putting all their time and money into something they're passionate about. Good luck, you deserve some recognition for your hard work guys :)
Posted by mez on Sep 23rd, 2009
One69a totally, completely deserve this - it's the first one I've seen that really does cater for every part of the community, including kids, students, adults, everyone. Good luck.
Posted by scribbler on Sep 23rd, 2009
Wow and big cucumbers!
Posted by The_Baker on Sep 23rd, 2009
Sounds exactly like what's needed right now! A team of young dynamic creatives, set to inspire the next generation of Mancunians and beyond. A nice bit of community cohesion is nice to hear about. keep the good work up! :-)
Posted by tatton on Sep 23rd, 2009
All the best guys, a great idea with great people behind it!
Posted by JimmyT on Sep 23rd, 2009
Creativity and community - sharing ideas, imagination, originality and general genius with the young people of Manchester. This kind of creativity can be infectious - in a good way!
Posted by cat on Sep 23rd, 2009
love mixing the screen printing and educational workshops. sounds like you guys have something really great going on. cant wait to see what you have planned next!
Posted by doorwaymag on Sep 23rd, 2009
Inspiring people running an inspiring company is always a fantasic mix...
Posted by creativelytravelling on Sep 23rd, 2009
One of the best things happening in South Manchester right now, real grassroots, lo-fi, imaginative goings-on that gets the whole community involved. Really bursting with ideas and they deserve all the support they can get!
Posted by Jen1982 on Sep 23rd, 2009
This idea rocks guys, - why didn't i think of this............ one hundred out of ten
Posted by neilbop on Sep 23rd, 2009
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