CULTIVATING AN ENVIRONMENT

FOR INSPIRING HUMAN POTENTIAL

COLLABORATORY IS ABOUT BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO TALK, TO SHARE IDEAS,

TO EXPERIENCE ART, COMMUNITY, AND THE WORLD.

The Space Coast of Florida has always stood as the doorway to innovation. Since propelling the first man to the moon, we've been known for tackling some of the world's most ambitious challenges through invention and discovery.

Now, our society is at a critical inflection point, a moment of great crisis, of great change, and of great need. Now, we must unite and innovate together.

The Collaboratory will inspire human potential. Exploration is our guiding star, inspiration and action our goal.

THE SKY IS NO LONGER THE LIMIT.

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INNOVATE. IDEATE. COLLABORATE.

Collaboratory will be a creative, interdisciplinary space that nurtures universal values, inspires brave and generous thinking, and motivates action.

Integrating arts enrichment, immersive experiences, education and research, discourse and real-world activism, Collaboratory will help people find their voices, expand their thinking, develop awareness, and access the tools and networks to make a positive impact. Through robust, year-round programming, we will bring together the old and young, scientists and artists, philanthropists, civic and business leaders, public officials and more.

The full human experience will be activated, combining beautiful outdoor areas, walkable paths and contemplative spaces, an international art collection, interactive exhibits, working studios, a micro-eatery, meeting areas large and small, a rooftop garden. Originally envisioned within the burgeoning Eau Gallie Arts District, a historic neighborhood of Melbourne, Florida, Collaboratory may be situated in a number of key spots in the community. Whether located in a revitalizing section known for its vibrant lifestyle and creative vibe or in a neighborhood positioned for attracting investment, Collaboratory will take advantage of Central Florida's year-round climate and diverse ecosystem and the Space Coast's unparalleled hub of high-tech industry. No matter its location, Collaboratory and its grounds will hum with access and possibility.

In our fast-changing world, this shared space – the Collaboratory – is a necessity. Now more than ever, we need this place to imagine, innovate, adapt, and explore – together.

Collaboratory’s founding pillars, the ground-breaking K-12 Verdi EcoSchool and the long-established Community Foundation for Brevard, will drive its multi-disciplinary strategy and programming.

Together, Collaboratory will create better solutions for a stronger, more vibrant community, a place and a world where all can participate and thrive.

EXPLORATION IS OUR GUIDING STAR,

INSPIRATION AND ACTION OUR GOAL.

INTERCONNECTION & ASPIRATION

As a deeply engaged, community-rooted collaborative, we will focus on the eternal questions of how to live with others, how to learn, and how to lead and thrive now and into the future. The Collaboratory will champion the power of creativity and inclusivity to change the world and push the human story forward.

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OPEN INQUIRY & DISCUSSION

Expanding on our current work, we will host regular forums and conversations with nonprofit organizations, philanthropists, civic and business leaders, and public officials in meaningful dialogue, exploring diverse points of view and topics around justice and inclusion, education, sustainable development, governance, and our responsibility for the future.

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EXPERIENCE & CREATION

Imagine a place that incorporates and interconnects the human experience: studios stocked with audio and video equipment to record an album, engineer a soundscape, or make a movie. An industrial-grade kitchen to innovate recipes, discover new flavors and foods, or even launch a small business. Rooms to create pottery, draw the human form, or paint a masterpiece. A maker space with tools to build and a 3D printer for quickly prototyping product ideas. Studios dedicated for dance, movement, and mindfulness. Performance space for recitals, concerts, screenings, and spoken word. Elegant and adaptable event spaces for openings, gatherings, retreats, and convenings of all kinds and sizes.

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EXHIBITS & EXPLORATION

As the steward of a world-representative collection of nearly 5,000 works of art (valued at approximately $4 million), the Collaboratory will create and host exhibitions that inspire exploration and showcase the creativity and genius of cultures from around the globe. Intersecting the creative spaces and supporting artists and art-making, exhibits and immersive experiences will span the worlds of architecture, sculpture, painting, photography, video production, cross-reality (AR/VR/MR), music and sound, costuming, performance and more. We’ll host curators, thinkers, artists, philosophers, scientists, and visionaries from all sectors to expand our minds and cultivate new ideas.