The Paper Mountain Common Room
A$10,576
of $7,700 targetyrs ago
Successful on 11th Oct 2013 at 1:00PM.
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REWARDS UPDATE 11/10/13
- If you've pledged for a reward higher than $50, you will ALSO receive the $50 reward (tickets to the exclusive gig)!!
- If you've pledged for a reward higher than $150, you will ALSO receive the $150 reward (afternoon tea with us & bunny friend Eric From Accounts)!!
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The Common Room
Paper Mountain is an artist-run space in Northbridge with a gallery and studios. The Common Room will turn some of the existing sub-let studios into a co-working space for the creative community, aimed at those in the creative industries who need a place to work but might not need, or be able to afford, an office or studio.
The Common Room will consist of large central tables for workshops, meetings and large creative projects; smaller desks for more contained work (like drawing and writing); free wifi; lots of powerpoints for laptops; a resource library and a wood-workshop.
To fit out the Common Room, Paper Mountain is excited to team up with local designer A Good Looking Man (Andrew Christie) who will be custom-building furniture that is solid, beautiful and moveable, and maximizes the possible uses of the space.
One of the building’s quirks is a solid concrete vault in the Common Room area, left over from the days when the space was an illegal gambling den. If we raise enough money, we’ll build safety rails and a ladder to turn the top of the vault into a furnished sitting area. This will turn underutilized space into a comfortable elevated space to read and relax, accessible by ladder and slightly separate from the work area.
The Bigger Picture
This is an exciting time to be in Perth. The creative industries are going from strength to strength, and new projects are developing all over the place. Paper Mountain is one of the spaces at the centre of this growth.
At the beginning of 2013 we (the Paper Mountain Co-directors) rewrote our entire gallery model with the aim of providing greater support to artists. This saw, amongst other things, gallery fees reduced, exhibition periods extended, promotional material and catalogues produced by the gallery, as well as gallery sitting covered by a new team of volunteers (which means artists no longer have to take time off work to sit their shows).
We considered the studio space with a renewed focus on nurturing emerging artists and the growth of a creative community, and The Common Room seemed like a natural progression. We hope that this space will provide people with a wide variety of creative interests with an affordable space to work, collaborate and share ideas.
Membership Details
Essential to the vision of the Common Room is that membership is inexpensive, so that as many artists and creative as possible can enjoy its facilities without the necessary expenses of full-time studio rent. A 6-month membership is $240, which works out to be just $10/week for full access to all Common Room benefits. And for those with commitment issues or a flexible lifestyle, there is the alternative month-by-month trial membership for $75/month. Opening hours for all Common Room members will be 9am-5pm Tuesday-Sunday.
Common Room membership is aimed at people in the creative industries: artists, designers, filmmakers, web developers, writers, performers, illustrators, photographers, musicians, everything in between!
It is important to note that Paper Mountain is 100% volunteer run – none of the co-directors get paid a cent. At the moment, the building rent, outgoings and exhibition costs are covered (just) by studio sub-letting and gallery hire fees, with little room for financial growth. Income from membership fees will help improve the financial sustainability of Paper Mountain, and allow us to continue to support artists and others in the creative industries.
We think Perth needs this space. We want you to help us build it.
REWARDS UPDATE 11/10/13
- If you've pledged for a reward higher than $50, you will ALSO receive the $50 reward (tickets to the exclusive gig)!!
- If you've pledged for a reward higher than $150, you will ALSO receive the $150 reward (afternoon tea with us & bunny friend Eric From Accounts)!!
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The Common Room
Paper Mountain is an artist-run space in Northbridge with a gallery and studios. The Common Room will turn some of the existing sub-let studios into a co-working space for the creative community, aimed at those in the creative industries who need a place to work but might not need, or be able to afford, an office or studio.
The Common Room will consist of large central tables for workshops, meetings and large creative projects; smaller desks for more contained work (like drawing and writing); free wifi; lots of powerpoints for laptops; a resource library and a wood-workshop.
To fit out the Common Room, Paper Mountain is excited to team up with local designer A Good Looking Man (Andrew Christie) who will be custom-building furniture that is solid, beautiful and moveable, and maximizes the possible uses of the space.
One of the building’s quirks is a solid concrete vault in the Common Room area, left over from the days when the space was an illegal gambling den. If we raise enough money, we’ll build safety rails and a ladder to turn the top of the vault into a furnished sitting area. This will turn underutilized space into a comfortable elevated space to read and relax, accessible by ladder and slightly separate from the work area.
The Bigger Picture
This is an exciting time to be in Perth. The creative industries are going from strength to strength, and new projects are developing all over the place. Paper Mountain is one of the spaces at the centre of this growth.
At the beginning of 2013 we (the Paper Mountain Co-directors) rewrote our entire gallery model with the aim of providing greater support to artists. This saw, amongst other things, gallery fees reduced, exhibition periods extended, promotional material and catalogues produced by the gallery, as well as gallery sitting covered by a new team of volunteers (which means artists no longer have to take time off work to sit their shows).
We considered the studio space with a renewed focus on nurturing emerging artists and the growth of a creative community, and The Common Room seemed like a natural progression. We hope that this space will provide people with a wide variety of creative interests with an affordable space to work, collaborate and share ideas.
Membership Details
Essential to the vision of the Common Room is that membership is inexpensive, so that as many artists and creative as possible can enjoy its facilities without the necessary expenses of full-time studio rent. A 6-month membership is $240, which works out to be just $10/week for full access to all Common Room benefits. And for those with commitment issues or a flexible lifestyle, there is the alternative month-by-month trial membership for $75/month. Opening hours for all Common Room members will be 9am-5pm Tuesday-Sunday.
Common Room membership is aimed at people in the creative industries: artists, designers, filmmakers, web developers, writers, performers, illustrators, photographers, musicians, everything in between!
It is important to note that Paper Mountain is 100% volunteer run – none of the co-directors get paid a cent. At the moment, the building rent, outgoings and exhibition costs are covered (just) by studio sub-letting and gallery hire fees, with little room for financial growth. Income from membership fees will help improve the financial sustainability of Paper Mountain, and allow us to continue to support artists and others in the creative industries.
We think Perth needs this space. We want you to help us build it.
The Challenges
The biggest challenge in this project is raising the money to refit our space and make it beautiful! To secure enough initial funds to start creating transforming the existing space, we need to spread the word as far and wide as possible (as Pozible...!). A key marketing issue will be ensuring that information about the Common Room reaches far in the Perth creative community, to create a diverse and exciting family of co-workers.
To ensure the success of our campaign, we are making good use of the extensive networks Paper Mountain has built up over the last two years, and have approached key members of the arts community to support us & help spread the word.
To ensure the success of our campaign, we are making good use of the extensive networks Paper Mountain has built up over the last two years, and have approached key members of the arts community to support us & help spread the word.
We’ll thank you personally on our Facebook page!
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We’ll list you as a supporter on the Paper Mountain website & on our Facebook page.
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Est. delivery is Sep 13
A lovingly packaged set of some of our 2013 publications- designed by us and featuring images from the shows and insightful essays! We’ll also express our thanks to you via Facebook and on our website.
59 chosen / 16 available
Est. delivery is Nov 13
Score two tickets to an exclusive gig at Paper Mountain, where some of Perth’s finest musicians will put on a special show to thank our beloved supporters. You’ll also receive a big thanks from us on Facebook and our website! Keep a close eye on our Facebook page, where we’ll slowly be revealing details of this extraordinary event.
17 chosen / 23 available
Est. delivery is Nov 13
We’ll deck you out in one of our limited edition, hand printed T-shirts, designed by local artist Lance Kershaw-Ladu, who exhibited at Paper Mountain earlier this year. Get in quick for this one – some sizes are already sold out! We’ll also express our thanks to you via Facebook and on our website.
8 chosen / 17 available
Est. delivery is Nov 13
Besides expressing our everlasting appreciation of your generosity on Facebook and our website, we’ll get our hands dirty just for you! For just $90 Ash and Amber will create a real living, photosynthesizing terrarium! This reward will grow before your very eyes, as a continued reminder of how you helped grow the Paper Mountain Common Room! It’ll also look really good on your coffee table and make all your friends jealous.
8 chosen / 2 available
Est. delivery is Nov 13
Take part in one of two exclusive workshops, to be held in the brand-new Common Room. It's your choice between a life drawing class with local artist and Mountaineer Ashleigh Whyte, or getting down with DIY publishing in a zine workshop with Perth Zine Collective founder and Mountaineer Anna Dunnill. We’ll also thank you via facebook and our website!
2 chosen / 28 available
Est. delivery is Nov 13
Spend an afternoon sipping tea, munching on macaroons and picking the brains of the Paper Mountain co-directors. Ask us about our practices, running an ARI, cats, whatever. Eric From Accounts (Paper Mountain’s favourite rabbit friend of all time) will also be in attendance, so you can ask him about taxes, feed him kale and give him cuddles. Plus: two tickets to the exclusive gig, as well as FB and website thanks!
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Est. delivery is Nov 13
The Ultimate Mountain Showbag– a limited edition hand printed bag designed by Claire Pendrigh, containing a limited edition Paper Mountain T-shirt designed by Lance Kershaw-Ladu and screen printed by us. + Sleep mask from Shannon Williamson and Loren Kronemeyer’s exhibition, Some Must Watch While Some Must Sleep, a pack of our 2013 publications, plus a nifty Paper Mountain fridge magnet! + We’ll announce our unbridled love for you via Facebook and our website! + Tickets to the exclusive gig.
4 chosen / 2 available
Est. delivery is Nov 13
An exclusive six month membership to The Common Room - Be among the first to enjoy the space, breathe in the fresh paint smell and smile smugly with the knowledge that you made it happen! You’ll also be bagging a bargain, as a six month membership will cost $240 once we’re up and running. To make you feel especially welcome, we’ll be sure to thank you via Facebook and our website.
8 chosen / 92 available
Est. delivery is Oct 13
Your name on part of the Mountain! That’s right, $220 will get your name on one of the stairs leading up to the gallery and studios – an everlasting acknowledgement of your contribution to this project! We’ll also thank you on Facebook and our web page, so everybody knows how much we love you!
4 chosen / 24 available
Est. delivery is Oct 13
An original artwork by one of our past or present exhibiting and/or studio artists. A lucky dip of talent including: Alex Maciver, Danni McGrath, Amber Harries, Alina Tang, Rose Skinner, Anna Dunnill and more! Plus tickets to the exclusive gig & a thanks via Facebook and on our website.
3 chosen / 5 available
Est. delivery is Nov 13
For $500 we will name a part of Paper Mountain after you! That’s right – the bar, the staircase, the workshop, studios, balcony, bathroom… any of these things could bear your name! Plus you would receive a two month membership to The Common Room, access to all of our workshops, a copy of all Paper Mountain publications, entry to our exclusive gig, as well as thanks on Facebook and our website!!! Plus tickets to the exclusive gig.
1 chosen / 3 available
Est. delivery is Nov 13
ALL OF THE ABOVE! And you also get to choose which part of the building you would like to name after your fine self and take your pick from the original artworks on offer. A pretty sweet deal if we do say so ourselves! Plus tickets to the exclusive gig.
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Est. delivery is Nov 13
You’ll receive internet thanks as well as a limited edition hand printed Paper Mountain bag designed by one of our upcoming exhibiting artists, Claire Pendrigh! We’ll also express our thanks to you via Facebook and on our website.
5 chosen / 0 available
Est. delivery is Nov 13