Stender
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Kickstarter funding for studio, by Stender on Jun 3, 2015 14:02:27 GMT 1, Has anyone used Kickstarter at all?
Had an idea but not sure if it has legs or not and would appreciate some feedback and ideas.
I was looking for somewhere local to me in Essex that offered open access to use their screen printing equipment but could only find London based studios. I then wondered if it would be a goer putting something on kickstarter to fund premises for a year and some second hand equipment.
You seem to have to offer something in return for the pledges which is where I am struggling with it being essex based. I could offer a certain amount of free access to the studio etc.... but would be tied to local people backing it. I thought maybe offer a heavy discount on prints but backers would want to see what was on offer.
Any ideas on how it all works and if you think it would. Any suggestions on promoting it?
Ta
Has anyone used Kickstarter at all?
Had an idea but not sure if it has legs or not and would appreciate some feedback and ideas.
I was looking for somewhere local to me in Essex that offered open access to use their screen printing equipment but could only find London based studios. I then wondered if it would be a goer putting something on kickstarter to fund premises for a year and some second hand equipment.
You seem to have to offer something in return for the pledges which is where I am struggling with it being essex based. I could offer a certain amount of free access to the studio etc.... but would be tied to local people backing it. I thought maybe offer a heavy discount on prints but backers would want to see what was on offer.
Any ideas on how it all works and if you think it would. Any suggestions on promoting it?
Ta
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Kickstarter funding for studio, by Happy Shopper on Jun 3, 2015 14:17:50 GMT 1, Has anyone used Kickstarter at all? Had an idea but not sure if it has legs or not and would appreciate some feedback and ideas. I was looking for somewhere local to me in Essex that offered open access to use their screen printing equipment but could only find London based studios. I then wondered if it would be a goer putting something on kickstarter to fund premises for a year and some second hand equipment. You seem to have to offer something in return for the pledges which is where I am struggling with it being essex based. I could offer a certain amount of free access to the studio etc.... but would be tied to local people backing it. I thought maybe offer a heavy discount on prints but backers would want to see what was on offer. Any ideas on how it all works and if you think it would. Any suggestions on promoting it? Ta
I think it generally only works if it feels like the backers are buying something in advance of it being produced, or getting something of value for their money.
Offering discounts on possible prints won't work, unless you can guarantee the artists and prices.
A friend tried to do it to fund an animation he was making, but it just felt like he was asking for a hand out without offering much back.
Has anyone used Kickstarter at all? Had an idea but not sure if it has legs or not and would appreciate some feedback and ideas. I was looking for somewhere local to me in Essex that offered open access to use their screen printing equipment but could only find London based studios. I then wondered if it would be a goer putting something on kickstarter to fund premises for a year and some second hand equipment. You seem to have to offer something in return for the pledges which is where I am struggling with it being essex based. I could offer a certain amount of free access to the studio etc.... but would be tied to local people backing it. I thought maybe offer a heavy discount on prints but backers would want to see what was on offer. Any ideas on how it all works and if you think it would. Any suggestions on promoting it? Ta I think it generally only works if it feels like the backers are buying something in advance of it being produced, or getting something of value for their money. Offering discounts on possible prints won't work, unless you can guarantee the artists and prices. A friend tried to do it to fund an animation he was making, but it just felt like he was asking for a hand out without offering much back. |
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Stender
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Kickstarter funding for studio, by Stender on Jun 3, 2015 14:41:00 GMT 1, yeah I think your right. Doesn't help that my idea would be local only.
yeah I think your right. Doesn't help that my idea would be local only.
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Kickstarter funding for studio, by chaturz on Jun 3, 2015 15:19:09 GMT 1, Hi amigo, what I would say is many "local projects" do get funding. First of all I would look at what similar projects have offered (obviously focus on successful projects). Then consider what you can offer. Go down the line of some slaps for cheaper rewards, and mid tier a print/ poster. Mid to higher tier booking a screen printing class 1 or 2 days, etchings classes etc.
Until you have a buisness plan it will be hard to put together. Successful campaigns have a definite buisness plan so know what they can offer / who will be involved. A lot of prep work and planning needs to go in before you set up a kickstarter campaign. Often the ones doomed to failure are the ones that ask for money thinking they'll only work it out if / after they get the cash.
Once your plan is set up prior to putting up the kickstarter you will need to do some marketing so people are aware so set up a dedicated Instagram account start marketing now and set up a Facebook page and start drawing in a marketing base to sell to and create awareness as if no one is aware your project exists no one will back it. Then once launched consider targeted ads at a low cost. Any project needs to accept you'll have to put a little cash in to get the ball rolling. It can be done, you just need to be really motivated / dedicated and be willing to put time and effort in. I'm sure you'll succeed if you're passionate about it. If I can offer any ideas feel free to send a pm
Hi amigo, what I would say is many "local projects" do get funding. First of all I would look at what similar projects have offered (obviously focus on successful projects). Then consider what you can offer. Go down the line of some slaps for cheaper rewards, and mid tier a print/ poster. Mid to higher tier booking a screen printing class 1 or 2 days, etchings classes etc.
Until you have a buisness plan it will be hard to put together. Successful campaigns have a definite buisness plan so know what they can offer / who will be involved. A lot of prep work and planning needs to go in before you set up a kickstarter campaign. Often the ones doomed to failure are the ones that ask for money thinking they'll only work it out if / after they get the cash.
Once your plan is set up prior to putting up the kickstarter you will need to do some marketing so people are aware so set up a dedicated Instagram account start marketing now and set up a Facebook page and start drawing in a marketing base to sell to and create awareness as if no one is aware your project exists no one will back it. Then once launched consider targeted ads at a low cost. Any project needs to accept you'll have to put a little cash in to get the ball rolling. It can be done, you just need to be really motivated / dedicated and be willing to put time and effort in. I'm sure you'll succeed if you're passionate about it. If I can offer any ideas feel free to send a pm
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Stender
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Kickstarter funding for studio, by Stender on Jun 11, 2015 11:40:55 GMT 1, Sorry Chaturz, I missed your response. I can see people want something in return for funding but am stuck on what I could offer. Screen printing time or courses aren't going to work as it's only locals who would be interested. I need some USP or get some names involved.
It's the cost of the premises which is the big cost. I contacted the local council about this after finding a pdf online talking about promoting art in essex. It's a few years old and I don't think much of it has come to fruition but was hoping they still had an interest. Not had a response yet.
Sorry Chaturz, I missed your response. I can see people want something in return for funding but am stuck on what I could offer. Screen printing time or courses aren't going to work as it's only locals who would be interested. I need some USP or get some names involved.
It's the cost of the premises which is the big cost. I contacted the local council about this after finding a pdf online talking about promoting art in essex. It's a few years old and I don't think much of it has come to fruition but was hoping they still had an interest. Not had a response yet.
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Kickstarter funding for studio, by lathe on Jun 14, 2015 13:24:56 GMT 1, Stender,
I have some experience of crowdfunder last year, I put forward a project to raise funds to turn the research that I had undertaken on the sculptor TB Huxley Jones , and Essex artist who's work is about to come into focus wight he redevelopment of BBC Television Centre , he produced the Helios fountain, the symbolic point from which the BBC transmitted, a much misunderstood piece of sculpture.It failed. But that may have been through my approach. I set up a screen printing studio in west London a couple of years ago as part of a local arts project which ran for a while. Both ventures took up huge amounts of time and effort but both were rewarding.
I suppose its down to what your objectives are:
1. to gain local support via kickstarter to obtain the funds to develop a studio that will meet your own artist needs /aspirations or to provide a valuable community resourse. I agree with Charturz, that getting the local community can be powerful in getting things done, if its really their support you want.
2. A collective approach is best to get enterprises up and running, to share costs regarding studio space, i've been on many courses in east London where sculptors printers and furniture makers share the same space, who offset rent by short running courses, group and one to ones.
3. Think about What do you really need to get set up? to get going from the ground floor? The wish to get names involved sounds like a wish to be rescued, and thats unlikely to happen!
1. What equipment do you have?what can you scrounge?find out whos in a similar situation to you?
2. What studio space do you need? a redundant double garage with electricity and water supply for water based ink screen printing? high street? old lock up?have a look around locally where you live and you might be able to sniff something out.
3. Be prepared to plough your own money into it.
4. You've got to make it happen, In both the projects listed above I have dealt with and spoken to hundreds of people over time, you have to be persistent and be credible regarding your plans.
These are some quick thoughts.
where are you in essex?
I have a Natgraph flat bed etc disembelled not doing much at the moment .Not sure if i want to loan it out, as i want to sell it all.
PM me with your number and we can talk, happy to give insight from my experiences.
Best
Andy
Stender,
I have some experience of crowdfunder last year, I put forward a project to raise funds to turn the research that I had undertaken on the sculptor TB Huxley Jones , and Essex artist who's work is about to come into focus wight he redevelopment of BBC Television Centre , he produced the Helios fountain, the symbolic point from which the BBC transmitted, a much misunderstood piece of sculpture.It failed. But that may have been through my approach. I set up a screen printing studio in west London a couple of years ago as part of a local arts project which ran for a while. Both ventures took up huge amounts of time and effort but both were rewarding.
I suppose its down to what your objectives are:
1. to gain local support via kickstarter to obtain the funds to develop a studio that will meet your own artist needs /aspirations or to provide a valuable community resourse. I agree with Charturz, that getting the local community can be powerful in getting things done, if its really their support you want.
2. A collective approach is best to get enterprises up and running, to share costs regarding studio space, i've been on many courses in east London where sculptors printers and furniture makers share the same space, who offset rent by short running courses, group and one to ones.
3. Think about What do you really need to get set up? to get going from the ground floor? The wish to get names involved sounds like a wish to be rescued, and thats unlikely to happen!
1. What equipment do you have?what can you scrounge?find out whos in a similar situation to you?
2. What studio space do you need? a redundant double garage with electricity and water supply for water based ink screen printing? high street? old lock up?have a look around locally where you live and you might be able to sniff something out.
3. Be prepared to plough your own money into it.
4. You've got to make it happen, In both the projects listed above I have dealt with and spoken to hundreds of people over time, you have to be persistent and be credible regarding your plans.
These are some quick thoughts.
where are you in essex?
I have a Natgraph flat bed etc disembelled not doing much at the moment .Not sure if i want to loan it out, as i want to sell it all.
PM me with your number and we can talk, happy to give insight from my experiences.
Best
Andy
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