WELCOME GUIDE
TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S I. mission statement II. loft origin III. founders & mana gement IV. membership
a. types of membership
b. responsibilities of members
c. general guidelines
V. features of the space VI. workshops VII. future plans
art ist
(noun)
• a person who produces paintings or drawings as a profession or hobby. • a person who practices any of the various creative arts, such as a sculptor, novelist, poet, or filmmaker. • a person skilled at a particular task or occupation. • a performer, such as a singer, actor, or dancer.
loft
66 - location reference
(noun)
• a room or space directly under the roof of a house or other buildling, which may be used for accommodations or storage • a large, open area over a shop, warehouse, or factory, sometimes converted into living space.
Mission Statement: To cultivate a creative community in our city that encourages, empowers, and supports small businesses by providing affordable options for development & growth.
Every artist dreams of having A studio. For some, having a solo studio can be a
We were about to lose hope with finding
daunting experience.
our space until Jeff & Jane, the owners of the building, showed us this hidden gem
Why not be in community with others who
(pictured above).
have a similar vision? We fell in love. After months of searching, the space for the loft was found in a building designed for en-
The next few months we spent cleaning it
trepreneurs, Smart Sixty Six. We loved the
out, developing the vision, and getting it
community within the building, we loved
ready for grand opening.
the owners of the buildling, and we loved the location. However, we had trouble find-
On October 12th, 2013 we opened Pinellas
ing a room that would suit our needs.
County’s new Co-Creative Workspace.
loft origins
JEFF & JANE MERCER • Owners of Smart Sixty Six • Explorers of the World • Love a good craft beer & foreign food Without them, the loft wouldn’t exist! They’ll swing by to say hey, but we request you talk to the people below in regards to any issues in the loft.
ALYSSA MARIE AVILES
FOUNDERS & MANAGEMENT
• Graphic Designer & Documentary Photographer • Creative Director, Spokesperson & HR of Loft If you are interested in the space, have issues within the space, or have any questions in general about the loft, Alyssa is the one to contact.
MEAGAN Klementowski • Food Photographer & Bad-ass Baker • General, Event & Organizational Manager If you have any issues with the cleanliness of the space or you want to host an event in our space, Meagan is the person to speak with.
SHARMA SHARI • Fine Art & Film Photography Master • Social Media & Online Marketing Management Did you find us online? Do you want us to feature you on our page or perhaps you want to feature us? Sharma is the one to speak with in regards to our online presence.
AARON MICHAEL SMITH • Videographer & Film Producer • Booking, Email & Billing Management Interested in booking a session in our space? Or need to check to make sure your rent is paid? Aaron is the person you’ll speak to first and will handle all of the above!
MEMBERSHIPS $59/month Membership* • Access to Client Lounge & Conference Room • 1 Complimentary Shooting Slot per month (3hrs) • Free High Speed Wi-Fi • Free Beverages • Social Media Shoutout • Added to FB Community for Networking • Membership Pricing on a la carte items * 3-month commitment required upon signing UPGRADES: The Basic: +$75 • 2 Additional Shootings Slots a month ($150 value) THE PRO: +$190 • 3 Additional Shootings Slots a month ($225 value) • Locker Space ($10 value) The Premium: +$290 • Unlimited Shooting Slots ($250) • Locker Space w/ complimentary lock ($10) • Dedicated Desk Space ($100) • 24/7 Access and personal key code • 10% Off Services
MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES 1. enc o ura g e yo ur co -w o rk co m m u n i t y 2. mak e yo ur desk pre se n t abl e at al l t i m e s 3. i f yo u’ re unsure, ask a fo u n de r 4. k ee p t he spac e cl e an at al l t i m e s 5. put a w ay al l be l o n g i n g s af t e r a se ssi o n 6. i f ano t her mem be r n e e ds a han d, he l p t he m ! 7. g reet t ho se w ho e n t e r t he ro o m w hi l e yo u ’ re i n 8. hav e f un!
LOFT GUIDELINES 1. do not give temporary codes, or personal keycodes, to employees or non-members. 2. if you want to share/rent your equipment it is YOUR responsibility. 3. respect everyone’s desk space. Do not take or use anything of a co-member without their permission. 4. please keep music down to a reasonable level for everyone inside (and outside!) If a studio member wants to work quietly they have that right, so make sure to bring headphones in case they ask. 5. we clean out the fridge every monday, so if you have items in there that you want to keep, let us know! 6. please ask one of the founders before bringing in any additional furniture. We have limited storage so only certain things will be accepted.
7. if you have any complaints or concerns please address them to Alyssa Aviles - NOT Jeff, Jane, Mackenzie or any Smart Sixty Six tenant or employee. 8. we encourage you show off the space to your friends, family, and clients, but if there are other members working please keep it quiet and brief. You can also use our conference room or the hall lobby areas. 9. membership sessions are non-transferable 10. due to our membership, we cannot allow the space to be rented out for private sessions or events. if you are shooting sensitive subjects, please let the community know & we request you use our curtained area or you place signs on the door.
FEATURES • Comfortable Client Lounge • Natural Light Bay with Curtains to close off space • Off-Camera Lighting Bay • Lockers for personal storage • Desks for productivity • Basic tools, lightstands, reflectors, clamps & more for in-studio shoots
• Free Wi-fi & Utilities included in memberships • Free Coffee, Tea, & Water • Hang your art on the wall inside the loft or outside to show guests • Equipment Rentals Available • Personal Keycode access for premium memberships • Conference room, Kitchen, & Restrooms available
WORKSHOPS
In May 2014, we will be launching our workshops! Workshops will be taught by business professionals from the Pinellas county area, as well as some visiting teachers from out of state. Workshops will vary in price with the minimum being $50 per class. Members get a discount on workshop prices. Here are some topics we will be covering: • Photography 101 • Basics of Photoshop • Small Business Weekend: Branding, Development, & Legal Info • Taxes & Accounting for Small Business Owners • Basics of Painting • Basics of Drawing • Film Photography • Videography Basics If there’s a topic you would like to see covered, let us know! Email us at artistloft66@gmail.com
FUTURE PLANS
1. expand our current space to room next door 2. open new locations in & outside of Pinellas county 3. start a non-profit to empower youth creatively
THANK YOU FOR BEING PART OF THIS VISION.
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