Concept & Ethos
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We have a philosophy here at A-Bar that by giving the consumer back their autonomy and power we can create a new way to view profit. The business model grounds itself in capitalist theory and a free market - creating profit being at the core, along with complete transparency and investment in the community.
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Using the framing of a restaurant to help form our reasoning, the customers become investors in local projects simply by going out to dinner whilst simultaneously becoming part of an interactive installation.
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What gives us the edge over other businesses that may have tried to take this approach is that A-Bar will, first and foremost, be an interactive art installation as opposed to a business. Why does this give us an edge? If we viewed this as simply a business we would be unable to change the business model. By changing the point of view and using a restaurant as a framework, we can look at creating a new way to look at business, profit, the community and art. Whilst the familiar setting of a restaurant allows A-Bar to the freedom to explore and create.
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Keep in mind A-Bar isn't simply the installation - it's the conversations after, it’s the connections made and the changes that can be made. Promoting wider engagement within the community, A-Bar will not only provide funding but the awareness of these projects. Awareness provides so much more than just money - it provides knowledge and support on many different levels.
Core Objectives
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Creating a transparent business.
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A new way of funding artist and community projects.
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Explore the alternative ways in which we can create business and social enterprises.
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Community-driven business that creates a dialogue around art.
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Reducing barriers of entry for young artists to work in the creative industry
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Redefining the framing of a CIC and limited company.
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