How does it work?
Chesworth Arts Farm can be seen in simple terms as:
A series of spaces that can be hired and programmed to host activities for a rich network of participants.
• The spaces are versatile and inspiring.
• Programming is cheap and simple.
• The network is diverse and organic.
Spaces
Spaces can be hired for any period.
The hire of spaces is priced to generate enough revenue to cover the basic costs of the building.Each programmed activity must then fund any of its own additional costs independently.
This model of funding allows for individual involvement, and ticket prices for workshops to be kept as low as possible, while providing financial autonomy for more ambitious projects.
Programming
Programming will be entirely centralised through an online calendar that will be publicly available at all times. It will display the buildings schedule along with descriptions and details of scheduled events and other information. The scheduling of spaces and the flow of information amongst the network of members is primarily achieved online, except with people that would be excluded by this.
Network
In addition to real human networks that form about Chesworth, individuals and organisations can Join a dedicated online social network system, similar to facebook, by registering with an email address, they will get deeper access to the site, and features allowing them to meet and communicate with each other online.