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Local Art Plug
5306 Woodlane Dr Papillion, Ne 68133
808 Conagra Dr STE 400, Omaha, NE 68102
https://localartplug.com/?v=7516fd43adaa
Fb: https://www.facebook.com/localartplug Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/local-art-plug/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/local_artplug/
Xavier Jackson
Founder & CEO
xavier.jackson@localartplug.com
+1 (402) 319-9046
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Xavier Jackson Founder & CEO has a Bachelors of fine arts with a double major of broadcast production and AD/PR,Minors in English and Art and is an Artist/Creative who feels the burden and can closely relate to those whom we are trying to help. Jeff Collins CTO has 10 years experience working in the Adobe Creative Suite, specializing in illustrator and Lightroom. Currently working in the web3 space focusing on block-chain development and physical art-to-NFT systems. Currently sit on one Board of Amplify Arts and the Advisory committee of P4Kids, both community focused non-profits.
Xavier Jackson Founder & CEO has a Bachelors of fine arts with a double major of broadcast production and AD/PR,Minors in English and Art and is an Artist/Creative who feels the burden and can closely relate to those whom we are trying to help. Jeff Collins CTO has 10 years experience working in the Adobe Creative Suite, specializing in illustrator and Lightroom. Currently working in the web3 space focusing on block-chain development and physical art-to-NFT systems. Currently sit on one Board of Amplify Arts and the Advisory committee of P4Kids, both community focused non-profits. Below we will attach a more detailed description of our partnerships. Millwork Commons Culxr House Skatefest Amplify Arts Benson First Friday RE4M Jesuit Academy Omaha Chamber of Commerce Start center Omaha Julian Business advisors The start-up collaborative Fabric Lab Sparq Webberized Omaha Summer Arts Festival Missouri Valley High Rise Omaha P4kids Keep Omaha Alive Keep Lincoln Alive 500 Millenials 1MC LNK Nebraska Innovation Campus St. Vincent De Paul Cali Commons Split Gallery Noise nuvision startup grind infinite 8 institute bad seed coffee supply zen coffee Do Space Husker venture fund Maverick venture fund Nebraska prototype grant
We have thrown a plethora of events centered around boosting the creative community and bringing them to new audiences. This list is an overview of our major events/accomplishments. All of these projects relate to our proposal, because all of these activities were the catalyst and validation for a larger more consistent creative home. Which is what we are looking to create for future generations. Bridging the Gap: Emerging & Established Art Show I/O Summit 2019, 2021, 2022 Cox Get started Pitch Competition Local Art Plugs web series Omaha Art Scavenger hunt Skatefest Omaha Creatives & Coffees Breathe: Covid Explored NFTformationals Plugged in: An NFT experience After school programming OSAF Metaverse creation/NFT Asset creation Nebraska Innovation Campus Collaboration North Omaha Trail mural project Hope through urban eyes
The L.A.P. Campus (The Outlet)
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Local Art Plug’s mission is to make art accessible to everyone and provide resources for artists to take their careers to new heights. We do this by providing artists with connections to the community, opportunities for growth, and opportunities to earn extra income. We have multiple locations in mind where our plan will be successful and we are open to collaboration. Our current focus is to purchase the property at 822 Pacific St, Omaha, NE 68108. With the purchase of this property, we will be able to expand our services, build a creative community hub open to all, and develop tiny homes to create an artist village in South Omaha that is easily accessible. We currently work with elementary students through after-school arts education and see this as a great need for both high school students and adults. Operating on a 3-year timeline, the first year will be spent developing community programs and STEM classes, as well as community engagement and outreach. We will also begin developing the land designated for the Artists’ Village. Year 2 will see an expansion of offerings in STEM and programming, with Year 3 seeing the completion of the Artists’ Village and furthering community partnerships. South Omaha has a lower percentage of the population employed, 63 percent. As a result, South Omaha has a higher percent unemployed, five percent, or an unemployment rate of seven percent. South Omaha’s median household income is over $40,000 less than the BTDC. South Omaha’s median earnings are just less than $20,000 of the BTDC. Educational attainment is a common explanation for income disparity; however educational attainment does not close the income gap for South Omaha. The work we do will give not only South and North Omaha a chance to close the wealth gap without the need to go back to a traditional school. Once we receive funding we'll be able to expand our programming to 81 schools within 15 minutes of our location and impact 8,000+ unemployed people 16 years and older in both South and North Omaha to create a more connected, prosperous, employed, and skilled City.
Year 1: STEM = curriculum development, educating partner solicitation Community Hub = program development, community engagement + outreach Artist VIllage = Rehab, land development Year 2: STEM = Community Partnerships, expanded offerings Community Hub = facility development, Art+Wellness programming (youth, young adult, adult). Artist Village = Homes installed, Artist solicitation, cohort planning Year 3: Continued growth in our 3 areas of focus and evaluation for moving forward after a full year of programming and artist village residencies All construction and renovations will be completed
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Fundamental Change (i.e., a proposal that will continue to elevate North or South Omaha's presence and perception within the region, significantly improving the lives of area residents through physical development) Long-Lasting Economic Growth (i.e., a proposal that will foster gainful employment opportunities and financial investment in the area, leading to the creation of generational wealth and widespread economic vitality in North and South Omaha) Transformational (i.e., a proposal that will help energize, recharge, or spur significant and favorable advancements in North or South Omaha's function or appearance)
Other Infrastructure (i.e., develop or improve broadband, business districts, roadways, sewer, etc.) Policy (i.e., develop or improve context-sensitive education, finance, health, training, zoning, etc.) Quality of Life (i.e., create or enhance natural spaces, mixed uses, parks, safety, etc.) Sustainable Community (i.e., create or enhance housing, services, education, civic uses, recreation, etc.)
Our proposal is to create not only a destination for tourists to visit and utilize but a safe space that is a community resource that uplifts current and future generations within North and South Omaha. Our proposal focuses on re-using existing infrastructure adding some slight additions that will accommodate multiple residents and be a community center for those looking to better themselves and their lives. We’re looking to serve the diverse populations of North and South Omaha with STEAM educational courses, rentable venue/gallery space, affordable housing, community center with state-of-the-art technology to create and explore new ideas and offer financial and mental health services. Teaching multilingual courses will allow us to broaden our impact even more.
Our proposal aligns with the visioning workshop summary capitalizing on the strengths of both north and south Omaha, mitigating the weaknesses in each area, leaning into the opportunities in both sectors, and acknowledging, but mitigating the threats that each possesses. We will cater to the diverse and rich culture of Omaha by offering multi-lingual courses aimed at providing the tools and skills to live a better life. Currently, spaces that offer the creative community a gathering place to explore, learn, and grow are limited to non-existent in their capacity to help grow this sector of entrepreneurs. By capitalizing on the lack of existing infrastructure and repurposing older properties to fit the community's current needs. We can invest directly in the people in these diverse populations, by offering STEAM educational courses, rentable venue/gallery space, affordable housing, and a community center with state-of-the-art technology to create and explore new ideas. We plan to also offer financial and mental health services to those in need. Local Art Plug will give the youth and unemployed of the north and south the tools and skills to enter the workforce as well-paid professionals. By creating this creative hub that focuses on life, work, and play we can better serve the artist to fuel growth internally and externally. The Outlet would not only bring in visitors and artists from out of state, but also provide a way to change the current stigma of South O and/or North Omaha. To ensure that outside investment never makes its way into this project we would like the community to take ownership through the purchase of shares in a community investment trust.
To forward Local Art Plug’s mission of making art accessible and aligning with LB1024’s strategic priorities. Our proposal aims to build a sustainable art community center/gathering hub and to do that we are proposing to purchase the property at 822 Pacific St, Omaha, NE 68108, however, we have multiple locations in mind where our plan will work and are open to collaborating on this cause. Using this space, we will be able to expand our artist-focused services, build a creative community hub, and develop an ‘Artist Village. From day one we will be able to offer courses focused on STEAM careers and teach job-ready skills to those seeking a college alternative. We see this type of alternative career path education as vital to the future of North & South Omaha. Operating on a 3-year timeline, the first year will be spent developing community programs and STEM classes, as well as community engagement and outreach. We will also begin developing the land designated for the Artists’ Village. Year 2 will see an expansion of offerings in STEAM, programming, and services, with Year 3 seeing the completion of the Artists’ Village and furthering community partnerships.
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Temporary jobs can begin immediately and will supply skilled trade workers with consistent work till the facility is completed. We will hire contractors and laborers that represent the community we are moving into. Our permanent jobs will give those with skills a place to work and grow. We will also offer AR, VR, and XR services to companies as needed lessening the brain drain of Nebraska talent.
Allowing the community to have ownership investment trust, will help to spread wealth to families in the area. It will also diversify the local economy by creating Nebraska's first artist's village. A place that rents affordable housing to traveling and local artists.
This proposal will turn a private greenspace into a community oasis. It would improve South Omaha's access to high-speed internet, state-of-the-art technology, gallery/venue rental space, affordable housing options, and educational courses to help stimulate economic growth ranging from finance to mental health to entrepreneurship.
It will diversify the local economy by creating Nebraska's first artist's village. A place that rents affordable housing to traveling and local artists, it will boost Omaha’s creative talent by giving them state-of-the-art tech to explore, create, and capitalize on the future of digital media through the use of NFTs, Web3, VR, AR, and XR. These services can be utilized in conjunction with local businesses offering in-state resources for their VR, AR, or XR needs.
Schools reached, adults educated/graduate with job placement, facility foot traffic, ticket sales, rentals, and income to debt ratio.
Schools reached - excel sheet to keep track of the total number of schools, number of students, number of return or continual students, Grades before & after, behavior before & after -Executive director Adults graduated/educated - Retention, Drop out rate, finish rate, job placements, wage increase % filed on an excel sheet, demographics, location - Executive director Facility foot traffic - How many visitors per day track with a hand ticker at the front door to greet guests- Building Staff Ticket Sales - How many were sold, for what price, what events were the most successful/least successful, how can we improve the guest experience - Operations director Rentals - Vacancies vs Occupancies, tenant experience - building staff, Operations director Income to debt- Comparing expenses to income, evaluating current practices for sustainability and growth- Executive director and Operations Director
Yes, as we expand, we want to become innovative leaders in the field of digital and experiential art. We look to expand the possibilities of art and how we experience it through cutting-edge technology-driven exhibitions and experiences. We are also looking to expand upon the artists' village that we are creating. To do this we will need to purchase the plot of land next to this building to create the first of its kind in the midwest full sensory art museum. Finally, we want to take this model and continue to expand to different communities with satellite locations to make an even larger impact.
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Our idea can work in multiple locations, but we feel this space is the perfect location to foster community and mentor eager minds. The property is located at 822 Pacific St, Omaha, NE 68108. Originally built in 1890 as the heating facility for the Burlington railroad station and other businesses along 10th street. This location isn’t unique for its historical charms, but also its placement within the community. Upon entering you instantly feel transported to a private garden outside of the city, it gives you an overwhelming feeling of inspiration and peace. The facility and its nearby smoke stack are in tip-top shape, both have been inspected and approved by masons within the last two years. The roof has been replaced within the last 3 years. There is a geothermal heating system reducing utility costs and ample space for hosting people and events. The previous owner is a historian who’s kept the building’s original integrity intact giving it an industrial look with a well-manicured garden. This building will need some slight interior and cosmetic upgrades as well as a driveway extension and rear entrance created. Minor fixes would not prevent us from setting up and serving the community from Day one.
Adjacent to one or more QCTs
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Funds from LB1024 will be used for the acquisition & rehabilitation of the property located at 822 S Pacific Street, developing undeveloped property for tiny home installation, purchasing tiny homes (4 total), purchasing equipment & supplies, research and development of programming, and wages for work therein.
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Venture capital investment $15,000 - November - in progress Maverick venture fund investment $25,000- December - in progress Husker venture fund investment $25,000 - December - in progress Nebraska prototype Grant 2 to 1 matching ratio $75,000 for app, website, metaverse creation - January - March - dependent on husker venture fund timeline Out of state Venture Capital Funding
Venture capital investment $15,000 - November - in progress Maverick venture fund investment $25,000- December - in progress Husker venture fund investment $25,000 - December - in progress Nebraska prototype Grant 2 to 1 matching ratio $75,000 for app, website, metaverse creation - January - March - dependent on husker venture fund timeline . Out of state venture capital funding
Acquisition & Rehab Funds
Yes, as we expand, we want to become innovative leaders in the field of digital and experiential art. We look to expand the possibilities of art and how we experience it through cutting-edge technology-driven exhibitions and experiences. We are also looking to expand upon the artists' village we are creating. To do this we will need to purchase the plot of land next to this building to be able to create a home and build the first of its kind in the midwest full sensory art museum. Finally, we want to take this model and continue to expand to different communities with satellite locations to make an even larger impact. We are currently operating within the smaller components version of this proposal.
We currently host events at different locations throughout the city bringing artists to communities and audiences they normally wouldn’t interact with. Local art plug educates artists on best practices while giving back to the youth with after-school programming. Local art plug collaborates with local organizations and nonprofits to highlight community causes and issues. The budget reflects these offerings at a high level through a consistent space to host artists, a space to better serve our youth, and resources to create and explore their curiosities. The proposal for scaling would include the purchase of nearby property and renovation.
We plan to use the funds received from venture investment and maverick venture as capital if needed totaling a $40,000 commitment and we’re not opposed to the collection of good debt, by taking out a loan ( conventional or FHA) to help mitigate cost for a property that would quickly turn a profit within a year and become self-sustaining within 2.
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