Help us acquire our first production Studio and lodging residency for creatives to use in Vermont!
Hello, I’m Divine Bradley, and I’m on a mission to raise $150,000+
Or connect with a partner willing to help secure this real estate property.
This is not an ordinary home, this will be a MAGICAL community space you will have access to!
The home is zoned as a single family, however due to it formally being an assisted care facility with multiple suites and 9 full baths, the banks wont provide me with a residential loan.
They are suggesting a commercial loan. I have been in the loop of working with various lenders and it seems to be the same result during underwriting-and time is running out!
Here are the reasons for this short fundraising timeline:
I’m currently in contract for the home that I will use as a creative Residency location in Bennington, Vermont called the IMAGINASIUM
The Closing date is this Tuesday, September 12th 2023. This campaign is going for little over a week and I am expecting to share this as proof to the seller that I am taking public initiative and to hold the property til we sort this out.
My options are to:
- Connect with a partner to help with acquiring this property
- Acquire a commercial loan which will require a 30% down payment of $108,000
- Purchase the home in cash Approx $360K + Taxes
I tried to acquire it on my own and to no avail. I am leaning on the community that this Residency will ultimately serve. Your timely contribution plays a vital role in helping me reach this goal.
Continue below to learn more about the IMAGINASIUM.
As a token of my appreciation, you’ll be the first to access to the Imaginasium in Vermont and all of its inclusive services to support your creative ideas and projects. Host your next big event with us! Whether you join us in Vermont or not, we invite you to contribute. See our campaign perks!
I’m fully committed and have dedicated my heart, time and imagination to this mission. I invite you to join us in making these dreams come true! Gain access to a fruitful network of creatives and projects that inspire change.
I am clear that this is a big ask and a quick turnaround. I have been in need of support, yet confident I would be able to sort it out alone- and to be fully transparent, this is me pushing pass my blocks and asking for help.
If we do not meet our goal and you have selected a perk that involves staying with us-YOU WILL BE REFUNDED. All other Perks in this campaign is fair game.
Thank you for your support and consider this an invitation to us connecting on something we can create together in the world.
Here is what this residency will be home to! [Hope to see you in Vermont soon!
About me: Divine Bradley
I’m not just an enthusiastic dreamer; I’m a proud father of incredibly creative children and a dedicated advocate for students and changemakers. For over two decades, I’ve transformed ordinary spaces into vibrant hubs that nurture creativity and meaningful connections. Recently, I completed my graduate studies at Bennington College, where I consolidated my life’s work and envisioned The Imaginasium.
During my journey, I’ve partnered with prestigious institutions like Bennington College, global giants like Polo Ralph Lauren, Starbucks, Pepsi, Staples, XQ, Ashoka, and many others. Together, we’ve ignited the imaginations of countless individuals worldwide.
I’m embarking on a mission to raise a minimum of $150,000 for a commercial loan OR Connect with a partner in the community that can help me acquire this property for our program.
I believe it’s entirely achievable with your support. This crucial sum will help us secure a down payment for a commercial loan for our Residency location—We also have a large Experience studio filled with spaces for you to host POP-UP experiences and events in Bennington, VT as a perk!
By choosing our featured perks, not only will you gain access to future stays at Imaginasium, but your contribution will also count towards our ability to apply for additional loans.
If, by any chance, this campaign financially exceeds our expectations, that would be a welcome outcome that would help us with our entire operational budget for the year.
Our closing date is fast approaching on September 12, 2023, and we need all the support we can get. Check out the FAQs below for more details.
The Imaginasium is my lifelong dream, and with your invaluable support, we can turn it into a reality. This campaign is just the beginning of an exciting journey.
I extend a warm invitation to you to become part of the foundation of this creative sanctuary nestled in the Green Mountain State of Vermont.
The Imaginasium
The Imaginasium already boasts various types of spaces, locations, and studios through our valued partnerships, with over 1,000 combined acres to create in. However, our vision extends to establishing our own Experience studio and a creative residency program where individuals can immerse themselves while developing, launching, or completing their creative projects.
We also want to collaborate with schools and educators to use the studios to create out of classroom experiences. Producers, event planners, and content creators are welcome.
This campaign will establish:
- A studio space to host pop up experiences, productions, workshops and installations
- A creative multi-unit residency space near our campUs partner locations
Key Imaginasium Themes
Creativity.
Innovative Placemaking.
Cultural and Community Impact.
Diversity.
Edutainment.
Skill and Resource sharing
Benefits
Employment Opportunities.
Scalable Model.
Comprehensive Amenities.
Support for Positive Change.
The big takeaways of the Imaginasium:
- Work with community partners to use spaces and places to host creative projects
- Invite creatives from all over the world to visit Bennington, Vermont and work on projects
- Connect local students and creatives that are in alignment with these creative projects
- Integrate these prototypes, first looks, special events, showcases, demonstrations etc locally
- Support the creatives during their all-inclusive stay and offer them support from start to finish
- Support the teams of creatives and students with future collaborations in our network.
THE IMAGINASIUM RESIDENCY IS FOR LODGING AND THIS IS OUR EXPERIENCE STUDIO
Experience Studio Location
Our Experience Studio is strategically located right at the NY/Vermont border. Located in the Monument Arts and Cultural Center that offers 36,000 Sq Ft of various spaces, with the Imaginasium having a designated 5,000 Sq Ft to utilize.
This campaign invites you to contribute to the birth of a one-of-a-kind creative playground, just a few hours away from bustling cities like New York City, Boston, and Montreal. Your support will help us establish the inaugural installment in our network of creative retreats.
Galleries, Theaters, Workshop spaces, Halls and More.
Host a pop-up with our combined 1000 acres of partner locations and our experience studios!
The Residency
[WHAT WE NEED TO SECURE]
The residency includes 8 private suites with full baths, all-inclusive accommodations, and a support team. This is the property we’re closing on this week.This will be where I personally will host you and your creative dreams. Ideal location.
Renderings of the Creative spaces inside the residency
The Community
North Bennington, nestled in the picturesque landscapes of Southern Vermont, is renowned for its charming beauty and home to Bennington College.
Guests staying at the Imaginasium residency will enjoy exceptional amenities and pristine natural surroundings. Our community partners will also be able to use the imaginasium to host guest creatives in town to participate in our creative project ecosystem.
Connect with remarkable artists and innovators at nearby local cafes, explore vibrant markets, and immerse yourself in the splendor of nearby parks and lakes.
What We Need & What You Get
Your generous contribution will directly support:
- Acquiring and owning The Residency, our Lodging space.
Our perks are designed to provide:
- Direct access to the Imaginasium lodging and experience studios.
- Community of collaborators.
- Personalized support and accountability for your creative projects.
What ever amount you chose contribute, we appreciate you being apart of the Imaginasiums Foundation.
Check out these fantastic perks for our crowdfunding campaign.
You can leave any size contribution as you desire. You can opt out of receiving a perk for your contribution and forward it on to a qualified Imaginasium Fellowship recipient. We want to honor your support and pay it forward if you do not wish to receive anything in return.
Fellowships can be in your name or anonymously. Thank you.
Where you can jump in and make a small contribution and share with friends
$25 – Founding Supporter
$100 – Imaginasium Kit
$250– VIP Club [600 People can help us reach this goal]
Personal services from me to YOU
You can be anywhere in the world. I can be your accountability buddy for creating!
$500-Creative Concierge Service for a month [virtual]
$5,500- Full year Creative Concierge [virtual]
STAY WITH US
At the Imaginasium post renovations and enjoy the all- inclusive creative experience
$1,200 – 3-Day Imaginasium Experience
$2,500 – 5-Day Imaginasium Experience
HOST YOUR NEXT EXPERIENCE WITH US
Bring that wedding-birthday-showcase-production-semeinar-show or POP-UP to us!
$3,500 – One Day Pop-Up Production
$25,000 – One Month Pop-Up Production
$150,000 – Visionary Investor club Plus -One Week Pop-Up
The Real Deal
This is a dream that’s been a lifetime in the making, and I need your help to take it to the next milestone. During the pandemic I saw how easy it was for people to lose sight of their path. This amplified my purpose to bridge people to caring spaces that supports their dreams. To dream is life and to create is our Birthright.
For 23 years, I’ve dedicated myself to empowering people in their pursuit of passions and dreams. This is a declaration to the community to join me in turning The Imaginasium into reality. Your contribution will be directed towards opening doors and granting us the invaluable access to each other.
Other Ways You Can Help
The Imaginasium crowdsourcing campaign represents a pivotal moment in my journey, one where I seek not only help to secure the spaces needed to launch this vision but also a chance to work with people that genuinely believe in me.
If you share an enthusiasm for nurturing creativity and are interested in contributing, the future holds immense potential. Together, let’s spread the word and invite new people to The Possibility of the Imaginasium.
Deeper Story
When I became a parent, I made the heartfelt decision to put my dreams of creating a place like this on hold. Instead, I dedicated myself to supporting other spaces and places, a journey rich with cherished memories and achievements.
This journey is dedicated to all dreamers. Especially the parents that have dreams but may need the support and space to explore them. The Imaginasium is also for families. For adults and their children to create memories.
Overall the Imaginasium is for all. May it serve as a launching pad and portal to new connections.
The best way to predict the future is to create it.
Me and my daughter working together in NYC for her creative project.
Come to the Imaginasium and create with your children. Family playdates!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
