A2 Accelerate Art ⏫

As the year ends, all we can say is THANK YOU! To all the artists, partners, sponsors and donors: we can't do it without you! If you can, please donate to A2 (tax deductible) so we can continue to empower artists in 2025. Use this QR code or go to every.org/a2-accelerate-…: 🧵👇

@CozomoMedici @rollbit @nicedayJules part of @accelerateart's tribute to dali, this mustachoed man will forever remain in endless freefall opensea.io/item/ethereum/…

@clairesilver 🥳

Visitors broke the auction page 🫠🙏 The page is back up. Auction open. Link to bid in qt below.

gm! x.com/ClaireSilver12…

we are both only children in our own way and we will both grow up together in this strange, shifting, familiar place our fathers left for us if you teach me to become i’ll teach you to dream we only children in this house

Congratulations to A2's Cohort 4 artist Gina Choy!! Looking forward to your solo show in NYC! x.com/GinaChoy_/stat…

Dream a little dream with me. Exploring uncharted territories with @avant_arte. A new short-form visual story. Limited digital works, and for the first time, limited signed prints. Register your interest below. Dreamers welcome: mid July avantarte.co/claire-silver

Don't miss this!! x.com/redbeardnft/st…

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Big opportunity for Base to step up and do something dope with creators rn Don’t overthink it Be based, spend a month’s advertising budget funding some great trans & non-binary artists + builders to make & exhibit their best work

0/ Exploring the world of onchain art, a guest thread by @lukeweaver_eth “The greatest artists of the 21st century won’t make paintings, they’ll make programs.” Today, we’re highlighting artists and projects that are only possible on Ethereum 🧵👇

Great day to visit @ChristiesInc and chat with Claire. She’ll paint for you, talk with you about AI—even do her attempt at dance 😅 I’ve seen her describe the family in front of her and light up at a child’s smile, even sending him a hug and a wave goodbye. Pure magic.

@mert real and true

artists are the most underrated people in crypto

Two years ago, @clairesilver asked me to lead @AccelerateArt as Exec Dir. I am grateful to @benroy__ and Claire for this amazing opportunity. Today, I am stepping down from this role confident that a healthy seed has been planted and that there is a bright future for A2. 🧵👇 I joined A2 as a member in 2022. It was an honor to be included (members were hand picked by founders - from well known artists, to emerging artist, to well know collectors to small collectors to overall art enthusiasts). The idea was clear: we all wanted to help empower artists so why not join forces and do it together? We had our first event in NY in 2022. I donated funds for the event and contributed my time to make it happen. It was a huge success but it wasn’t enough. More had to be done. So the next two years I focused on the following: ✅growing the community (not just numbers but rather the feeling) ✅growing artist exposure (through exhibits and relevant programs and opportunities) ✅creating long lasting partnerships ✅creating a valuable and respected brand The two annual reports show the incredible amount of things we did with no staff and very little funding (A2 is a US non profit so things like annual reports seem lame but should be done). 2023: x.com/accelerateart/… 2024: x.com/accelerateart/… While I did this pro-bono and even investing personal funds, I have to say that I wouldn’t have been able to do any of it without the help and support of the amazing @outofthesystem1 who also donated endless amount of hours of work and time away from her family to help artists. What is next for me? I am not going anywhere and I am open to new opportunities that might come my way! I am ready to join a new project where I can help make a difference. I will also continue to be a member and huge supporter of A2 and I will be there for whatever the new leadership might need. I urge everyone that can, to donate to A2 because the impact this org has on artist is real and much needed. Thank you to the Ben and Claire and the A2 Board, thank you to all the amazing A2 members and mostly, thank you to the over 300 A2 artists. You have in me a cheerleader, a believer, a collector and a friend! 🫂❤️

As the year ends, all we can say is THANK YOU! To all the artists, partners, sponsors and donors: we can't do it without you! If you can, please donate to A2 (tax deductible) so we can continue to empower artists in 2025. Use this QR code or go to every.org/a2-accelerate-…: 🧵👇

@MakersPlace So sorry to hear this!! We know how important MK was for the space and how loved all the staff was. 😪 Wishing everyone the best for this next stage and hope to see you soon wherever that might be!

1/6 MakersPlace Announces Market Exit 🔳 After 6 incredible years of supporting digital art, MakersPlace is ceasing operations. Here’s what it means for our artists, collectors, and supporters—and how we’re ensuring a smooth transition. 🧵↴

Our beloved @NaughtalieStone just lost everything in the LA fires. Her home, the Disco Cabin, and all her belongings are gone. She needs our help to rebuild her life. Now is our time to give back ❤️ GOFUNDME tinyurl.com/pchtjk6n GIVETH (anonymous crypto donations) tinyurl.com/djvbxs2y PLEASE SHARE

Artists please remember: there will always be lists. You will be in some, maybe not on others. What matters is your hard work, consistency, creativity and voice. Stick to that and the rest will follow! Love this message from @hafftka! LFG!! x.com/hafftka/status…

joining the A2 Accelerate Art cohort of artists is a major highlight of 2024 (!!!) one of a few long term goals i checked off my 'needy artist checklist 😂' dethroning the master shown in Cohort 10 Continuum exhibition, Eindhoven Netherlands 0.1eth reserve link in comments