Vision For Mousai
MOUSAi's Pitch:
Gym for Artist,
instead of fitness equipment, a gym for artists would have all studio services, resources, and equipment a diverse community of artists would need.
Affordability as a priority, MOUSAi would be a B corporation allowing community building through artistic development.
FACILITY DESIGNS:
VENUE
Performance space with top-line sound and recording equipment. built with video production in mind it will be interior designed to be a staple of our house.
INCUBATORS
Multi use rehearsal and practice spaces for members and guests. Although always equipped to multi track a full band, these comfortable spaces will have many services including nooks for writers.
CONTROL ROOM
The control room is used to house the equipment and as a command center for both the Venue and the Incubators. It will also be a learning environment for our Apprentices.
FACILITY DESIGNS:
LOUNGE
A large space designed with collaboration, work, and fellowship in mind. A place for our members to work on their projects.
LAB
A computer lab giving artists access to specialized programs like photoshop, Premiere, After Effects, and many other highly sought after production software and equipment.
Steps To Make it Happen
1. Mousai gains 50 core members to help facilitate the community and to beta test programs, events and services
2. Mousai identifies business partners, and launches kickstarter/investment campaign for seed startup capital.
3. Mousai expands and upgrades facilities for its first year of operation and hires core team for support.
Kickstarter Campaign Contribution Levels
- $5 - A Personal Thank You from everyone on our core team
- $15 - Special, unreleased BYOB video (donor mentioned in credits)
- $30 - Everything above plus BYOB Guestlist or (remote donor): Access BYOB Live Video Feed for 2 months
- $50 - All Above + Full Membership (pre-ordered membership for new space expansion) - Reserved Roster
- $150 - All Above + Sponsor listing at the end of our 1st months run of BYOB Videos and on our Sponsor Page.
- $300 - All Above + Last Saturday VIP Access plus promotional space and visual representation
PHASE 1: LAUNCH & EXPAND
Crowdsourced Funds Put to Good Use
- 120,000 - rent (1 year at 411 NY AVE NE DC, 8,000sqft), utilities, taxes
- 80,000 - equipment / buildout (better gear and build out of spaces)
- 200,000 - waged employees (1 year contract for six positions)
- 100,000 - sub-contracting services, marketing collateral/promotion, office supplies, misc
$500,000
Who is Running Mousai?
the MOUSAI STAFF / PARTNERS have and will continue to drive business, educational , and community development through shared core values and vision for how we want this work to manifest and create the most impact.
- Gaje Jones - Founder
- Dior Ashley Brown - Partner
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Desiree Frederic - Partner
- Nick Elefante - Partner
PARTNERS
- Nijean Kennedy - Member Manager
- Mariah Evans - Volunteer Manager
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Jamal Jones - Apprentice Manager
CORE STAFF
Mousai Services
are tailored specifically to serve the Art Community of the DMV with a lengthy roster of provisions, all affordably priced, and under one roof. MOUSAi has no local competition and is well positioned to take advantage of an unrealized demand.
PHASE 2: PROVE THE MODEL IN ACTION
Our Services:
Audio Production
Video Production
Graphic Design
Web Design
Live Audio Engineering
Artist Management/Consultation
Architectural & Interior Design
Event Planning
Stage Management/Equip Rentals
Music, Art, & Engineering Educ.
Mousai Education Program
The MOUSAI EDUCATION PROGRAM's first mission is community building through mentor-ship of employable skills for those who are looking for an engaging educational alternative. Our curriculum will switch the paradigm on how education is perceived and instructed.
Our Programs
Guitar & Bass Circle
Vocal Ensemble
Keys and Piano
Drum Line
Architecture and Interior Design
Video Production
Audio Production
Graphic Design
ROI Forecast
- Year 1: 200 Members @ $50/mo + 8-10,000 sqft + 240,000 (Est Year Revenue from Services)
- Year 2: 300 Members @ $50/mo + 8-10,000 sqft + 300,000 (Est Year Revenue from Services)
- Year 3: Reach membership Cap and acquire new facility.
PHASE 3: DELIVER ENRICHING RESULTS FOR THE COMMUNITY
Mousai's Community
The MOUSAi community is a purely organic population of creatives, who seek more than just studio services, but an environment of like-minds to motivate and inspire their practices. Our goal is to feed this demand with a full list of services, and a unique space for collaboration and networking.
Mousai House
202-670-7064
info@mousai.org
www.mousai.org
411 NY Ave NE DC 20002
The Haven For Underground Artistry