Overview
Headquarters
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, Tyne and Wear
Category
Arts organization
Ampersand Inventions is based on the 4th Floor of Commercial Union House and includes: Ampersand Studios (Sixth Floor) Ampersand Pop Up (Street Level) and Ampersand Maker Studios (Basement) Ampersand Inventions is a Community Interest Company supporting open conversations, artistic discussions and project development administered and managed by Director’s Jonpaul Kirvan and Peter Marchal with the support of Orbis and our diverse and growing membership. Ampersand Inventions’ aim is to create and manage a multi-functional space providing a creative and supportive environment for charities, businesses, SMEs and artists, including experimental and participatory events. Ampersand Inventions is committed to: • Providing affordable space and networking and support opportunities. • Promoting equality and diversity throughout the organisation. • Providing an equitable and fair service to its members and supporters. • Delivering a service that is accessible to a diverse business community. • Employment, mentoring and volunteering opportunities for building stronger communities. Ampersand Inventions provide; project and performance space, lecture rooms, studios, gallery and workshop space for a broad range of creative practitioners (including fine art, craft, and professionals from various creative industries) acting as a conduit for collaboration between these individuals, groups and non-arts professionals and community groups.
