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Launching of WAC Courses 🎉 As the holiday season approaches, it's the perfect time to learn about web3 for arts and culture! WAC Courses invites you to unpack how blockchain, NFTs, and AI can benefit the arts and culture sector. Enroll in WAC Courses today! 🙌🏼 https://lnkd.in/eV5Z9Fts These on-demand courses are designed to equip museum professionals, collectors, foundations, innovators, and creators with critical thinking skills and practical tools to lead in the digital age. Learn from the industry leaders shaping the arts and culture landscape with Web3 technology: 1️⃣ Understand blockchain culture and vision 2️⃣ Use NFTs and blockchain art 3️⃣ Understand the environmental impact, ethical and legal considerations of using blockchain and AI 4️⃣ Implement Web3 in cultural institutions 5️⃣ Explore the immersive internet and generative AI for culture 6️⃣ Adopt decentralized governance with on-demand video courses by Fanny Lakoubay Diane Drubay Dani Jozsef Regina Harsanyi Elisabeth GRAVIL Frances Liddell PhD Gareth Fletcher Chris M. Dr. Oonagh Murphy Pierre NORO Sam Kahler Martin Zeilinger Bika Rebek 💎 Join over 300 professionals who are already transforming the cultural landscape with blockchain technology since 2021. What to expect? 1️⃣ Expert-led modules from foundational to advanced web3 applications 2️⃣ Real-world applications in global museum operations 3️⃣ Activities, case studies, and dedicated resources 4️⃣ Flexible learning to fit your schedule, with 1h30 max per module 5️⃣ Token-based certificate upon completion 🔗 Enroll today and be part of a community shaping the future of arts and culture: https://lnkd.in/eV5Z9Fts WAC Courses is made with care by We Are Museums 💗

Results from WAC Lab Season 3 🙌🏼 Imagined and developed during WAC Lab Season 3, we are thrilled to announce the success of "A Hacker in the Pampas", a collaboration between the digital artist Heliodoro Santos (Mexico) with the MAP Museo de Arte Popular José Hernández (Buenos Aires, Argentina), HASHTAG and fxhash! On the occasion of this landmark exhibition, Heliodoro Santos transformed part of the collection into a timely generative artwork, inviting visitors to interact with the artwork and collect one iteration. As the first step into web3 made by the museum, this installation is a wonderful way to educate and engage audiences about Di Teranto, digital art, generative art and blockchain. This project has been made possible thanks to the support of Tezos / Tezos Foundation

🚀 Calling All Art & Culture Metaverse Innovators ! 🌍 We Are Museums is thrilled to share an exciting open call launched by CulturHub from the Art House Turku (spearheaded by Ville Laaksonen) One of the hub’s key activities is a digital co-residency for cultural professionals and organizations, which acts as a think tank to develop new forms of co-production and collaboration, as well as the platform culture itself. 💡 Who should apply? Visionary professionals, creative startups, researchers, and cultural institutions seeking to redefine how culture engages with immersive technologies. 🔗 Apply Now Submit your project idea via this form. Don’t miss this chance to join a global network dedicated to co-creating the future of culture. 🗓️ Deadline: 31 Dec 2024 https://lnkd.in/dWpkWjQm

🚀 Open Call Extended: Join WAC Lab Season 4! 🚀 Is your museum or cultural institution ready to dive into Web3? This is your chance! The WAC Lab incubator is extending its call to cultural innovators ready to explore blockchain, generative AI, immersive, and decentralized technologies. Apply here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dsd5CqHz 📌 New Deadline: November 8, 2024   📅 Program Start Date: January 27, 2025 Apply now ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dsd5CqHz

Happy Monday! Only a few days left to apply and join our innovation laboratory, learn about AI, immersive tech and blockchain for museums and develop a project! It is free and open to all cultural institutions worldwide. Apply before November 1st: https://lnkd.in/dsd5CqHz

OPEN CALL FOR MUSEUMS! Ready to bring Web3 to your institution? Join WAC Lab's 6-week incubator, offering hands-on tech support, expert mentoring, and live sessions. Past participants include Musée d'Orsay, HEK Basel, and more! 🔗 Apply by Nov 1, 2024: https://lnkd.in/dsd5CqHz

Happy Monday! Here is the recap from the panel "From Ownership to Stewardship: The Future of Decentralized Museums" at the Museums in Web3 conference on June 12 in Basel (Switzerland), part of the Digital Art Mile organized by ArtMeta, and sponsored by Tezos and Digital Original Moderated by Brian Droitcour from Outland, the conversation focused on the use of web3 tools for community involvement, empowerment, and the shift in traditional museum hierarchies. https://lnkd.in/dZDqiJs5 Here are the main insights shared during the session: 1️⃣ Miki Elson from ArtSect: Decentralised Arts Organisation believes that decentralization aligns with natural human tendencies, extending beyond just the realm of technology. He sees it as a fundamental shift in how humans interact with systems of power and decision-making, encompassing various aspects of life, from finance to art. 2️⃣ Marina Nething from Museum Ulm recounts the experience of the museum's first open call, where the community's vision of "paradise" diverged dramatically from the museum's initial expectations. This underscores the potential for decentralized approaches to challenge preconceived notions and bring fresh perspectives to curatorial practices. 3️⃣ Ugo Pecoraio from HEK Haus der Elektronischen Künste emphasizes the importance of translating the principles of digital experimentation and community empowerment into physical museum spaces. This highlights the need for institutions to consider how decentralized approaches can enhance visitor engagement and agency beyond the online realm. 4️⃣ Miki Elson highlights the natural evolution of Art Sect's community through personal networks and shared interests, rather than relying on traditional outreach methods. This approach emphasizes the importance of organic connections and word-of-mouth in building a decentralized community around shared values and artistic vision. 5️⃣ Marina Nething clarifies that swarm curation doesn't necessarily grant communities final say in exhibition content, but rather empowers them to influence the direction and themes explored. This nuanced understanding underscores the collaborative nature of decentralized curation, where expertise and community input converge. 6️⃣ Ugo Pecoraio highlights the effort required to introduce blockchain concepts to audiences unfamiliar with the technology. This underscores the importance of finding accessible ways to engage diverse communities and demystify Web3 tools, ensuring inclusivity in decentralized initiatives. Find the entire conversation here: https://lnkd.in/dZDqiJs5 Thanks again to ArtMeta for providing us with the recording!

What if digital souvenirs could become a new revenue stream for museums? Imagine offering visitors unique, blockchain-certified digital keepsakes that capture their experience and support your institution at the same time. Curious to explore this idea? Our Web3 incubator is accepting applications! Join us to discover innovative ways to generate revenue and engage visitors with digital collectibles. https://lnkd.in/dsd5CqHz

Imagine stepping into a museum where generative AI and immersive tech seamlessly blend to create experiences beyond our current reality. How could this shape the way we engage with art and culture? Ready to pioneer this future? Apply now through our open call to join our Web3 incubator for museums and cultural institutions. https://lnkd.in/dsd5CqHz

Are you wondering what technology and tools are the most used by museums? What are the different hosting solutions, cloud services, CMS, analytics tools, or ticketing platforms used by museums? Designed by Base Design, the Culture Index gathers all these informations in one place: https://lnkd.in/e-PDUPRf If you want to know more about it, they are organizing a LinkedIn Live event on Monday, October 28 at 12:30 PM EST / 17:30 CET: https://lnkd.in/dx-pJ9hH And if you want to contribute or give your feedback, it is this way: https://lnkd.in/eiYtmd_r