491 Gallery is an evolving Arts Piece, a meta-conceptual living room, a pirate utopia reclaiming neglected land and property and giving something back to the community with a healthy balance of art, regeneration, education, performance, gardening, and diversity of life. It is run by a registered workers' co-operative with a voting body and active support group of 40 people, and a growing membership of Friends. All believe in the power of creative expression and self-responsibility as a key to lasting community regeneration and empowerment.