• An illustration art contest to curate and select the top 10 emerging artists via Nounsweek
• Hosting a Artist Bootcamp and Art Exhibtion on March 28-29, 2025, in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
• Educational sessions covering the Nouns ecosystem: DAO fundamentals, Nouns culture, CC0 licensing, ways to contribute to Nouns, funding opportunities, and building a career as a Web3 artist.
• Our goal is to onboard 10 artists into the Nouns ecosystem in a sustainable and long-term manner.
• Create 10 nounish artworks in 10 days to celebrate Nouns ’O Clock, starting from Noun 1861 - Noun 1870.
• Host 5 weeks of Nounsweek X Spaces, featuring 2 artists per week to discuss their Nouns ’O Clock pieces and creative process.
• Requiring participating artists to actively share their work and journey on social media platforms (Instagram and X).
• Seeking $6,500 USDC in funding to bring this project to life

Nounsweek 2024 Flashback

• Successfully onboarded several Indonesian artists into the Nouns ecosystem, who remain active and engaged to this day: Mukhlis AbsArt, Mindtoasted, Pandu, Deguma, and Aprilia
• Organized a 3-day digital art exhibition at Superlative Gallery, Bali, attended by over 240 visitors. Here is the recap of Day 1, Day 2, and Day 3
• Hosted a conference discussing Nouns and DAO fundamentals, engaging more than 50 university students.

Nounsweek Bootcamp

• Organizing a digital art contest with a $500 USDC prizes.
• The contest will be hosted on Nounsweek, where curators will select the top 10 artists.
• The selected 10 artists will participate in an offline bootcamp in Yogyakarta, Indonesia on March 28-29, 2026.
• Educational sessions covering Nouns, DAOs, digital illustration, how to participate in the Nouns ecosystem, and practical insights on staying active as builders within Nouns.
• The curator will select 10 artists with the best works to participate in the bootcamp and art contest. The curators are:
  • 0xishal
  • Nadiecito
  • Mindtoasted

Nounsweek Art Exhibition at LAV Gallery

• 10 selected artworks by participating artists will be printed and exhibited at LAV Gallery for 1 month.
• LAV Gallery is a respected contemporary art space with institutional collaborations, including Universitas Negeri Solo and Chiba University, and exhibitions featuring artists such as Jatti Adji and Alodia Yap, making it a strategic venue to expand Nouns’ cultural presence.
• The opening of the exhibition will feature a guided gallery tour and the production of a mini documentary.
• Participating artists will present and explain their artworks directly to visitors, creating an interactive and educational experience.

Celebrating 10 Days of Nouns ’O Clock with 10 Artists

• 10 artists will rotate daily to create and publish one artwork per day over 10 days, celebrating Nouns ’O Clock.
• Each artwork will be shared across Nounsweek’s X account, the artists’ X profiles, and their personal Instagram accounts to maximize reach.
• This collaboration is designed to drive cultural momentum and auction visibility from Noun 1861 to Noun 1870.
• Each participating artist will receive a $50 commission in recognition of their contribution.

Nounsweek Artist Talk

• The core objective of this project is to ensure that participating artists continue creating and contributing to the Nouns ecosystem beyond the event.
• To support this, Nounsweek X Spaces will be hosted over 5 weeks, featuring 2 artists per session as speakers.
• Each session will explore artistic movements, the artists’ journeys, and in-depth discussions of the works created.

Timeline

• Week 1 :
  • Finalizing the Nounsweek concept.
  • Developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the Nounsweek contest with curators.
  • Initiating the design process for the contest announcement and promotional materials.
• Week 2-3 :
  • Publications, announcements, and marketing for the contest.
  • Launch of the challenge on Nounsweek and selection of artists by curators
  • Preparing the bootcamp concept, including finalizing the venue and educational materials.
• Week 4 :
  • Conducting venue surveys and securing event bookings.
  • Confirming participating artists, including managing any potential artist replacements.
  • Developing the documentary concept and preparing supporting content materials.
• Week 5 :
  • Executing the bootcamp, exhibition, and community fun events.
  • Delivering educational sessions that clearly communicate the purpose of the event and the expected outcomes.
  • Ensuring that artists arrive excited and leave inspired, motivated to continue creating and contributing within the Nouns ecosystem.
• Week 6-7 :
  • Post-event recap and documentation.
  • Participant satisfaction survey.
  • Measuring outcomes and achievements throughout the program, followed by a progress update.
  • Kick off the Nouns ’O Clock celebration with artworks created by 10 artists.

Deliverables

• 10 nounish artworks selected from a contest created by Indonesian artists.
• 10 CC0 illustration artworks, produced in both digital and physical formats, exhibited at LAV Gallery
• Mini-documentaries capturing the bootcamp and art exhibition
• 10 nounish artworks celebrating Nouns ’O Clock.
• Five weeks of X Spaces, featuring engaging discussions with 10 artists as part of Nounsweek.

Why Offline Bootcamp? Why Yogyakarta?

• IRL meetups transform audiences into active Nouns contributors while naturally amplifying social reach.
• In-person learning creates stronger onboarding and deeper ecosystem understanding.
• The bootcamp fosters lasting collaborations that drive long-term creative output.
• Yogyakarta’s central location ensures accessible and cost-efficient national participation.
• Through LAV Gallery in Yogyakarta, we will introduce this Nounish art exhibition to a steady daily audience of 20–30 visitors, creating consistent organic exposure while actively engaging and onboarding artists into the Nouns ecosystem.

10 Artist for Big Impact

• Rich storytelling across social media, shared organically by participating artists.
• Integration of Noggles and Nouns characters into the artists’ works, strengthening Nouns visual identity.
• Deeper understanding of Nouns among artists, increasing long-term interest and engagement with the ecosystem.
• Creating a marketing domino effect, reaching artists’ followers and creative circles as they discover Nouns.
• Increased foot traffic at Nounsweek Art Exhibition through a curated art exhibition by participating artists.
• Global amplification across X, Instagram, and Farcaster.

Budget

Transaction : send $6,500 USDC to 0xishal.eth

About Proposer

I, 0xishal, have been actively contributing to Nouns DAO since 2021. Through consistent dedication as a builder, I successfully secured funding for Proposal 483 (Nounsweek) and Proposal 709 (Nounscraft). Strong execution and tangible impact from these initiatives demonstrate my ability to earn trust and deliver results. I kindly ask for your support and vote for the execution of this proposal.