idea: vision

idea@mcr1

a catalyst
for
art and ideas

the simple idea :

idea@mcr1 will create opportunities
for realisation of
new art and ideas

idea@mcr1 will be think tank and action arena
* academy and factory *
for Manchester, for Europe, and for the World

idea@mcr1 will attract and retain prodigious talent
and use appropriate
technology to empower that talent

the complex idea:

* world class centre for art and ideas, with the widest
possible benefits in Manchester, Europe and Worldwide,
through process and product which is inspiring and enriching

* physical and virtual focus for work and play using
electronic and digital technologies and including
artists, designers, artisans and thinkers as individuals and in
groups such as companies, institutions and organisations

* a unique opportunity to mix a pool of creative talent
with structured business expertise

* centre of excellence nurturing experiment, research,
innovation, and production of art and ideas

* accountable yet flexible environment to
encourage quality learning experiences,
quality research and exceptional products
some of which will have
real world applications now and in the future

* safe space building skills and identifying niches
within new worlds of work

idea@mcr1 immediate objectives :

* to secure suitable premises to house idea@mcr1

* to secure the best available tools for idea@mcr1

* to secure capital and revenue finance for idea@mcr1
for both development and operation

* to cultivate partnerships within industry, commerce,
public, education, arts and cultural sectors

* to ensure a working structure
that is open and accountable