# Art Residency Nadiecito + Feria Gráfica Nounish en Cali- Col 2025

## TL;DR

Requesting **1 eth per month** (for 6 months) to work full-time for Nouns DAO for the rest of the year — across Latin America - hosting IRL activations and workshops, onboarding artists and patrons across LATAM, creating Nounish art, traits, animations and media to get people excited about what we are doing here. And **4 ETH** to make **Feria Gráfica Nounish II**.

## TOTAL ASK: 10ETH

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## About me

I'm [Nadie](https://farcaster.xyz/nadiecito.eth) live in Cali, Colombia —a place where Web3 and crypto still carry a lot of stigma. For most people here, the space is either misunderstood or seen as exploitative. The local art scene isn’t immune to that skepticism either, and for good reason: there’s been a lack of real, positive references on the ground.

That’s why, for the past few years, we’ve been trying to shift that perception —through small public activations, talks, and events as a community of artists under the name **[Enefty](https://www.instagram.com/enefty.co/)**, showing that crypto can create opportunities, not just speculation or scammy projects.

Organizing the **[Feria Gráfica Nounish](https://www.instagram.com/ferianounish)** (funded by Nouns Amigos) last December was a major milestone. It positioned me as a trustworthy figure in this space —someone who brings real value and opens doors for other artists. That momentum has shown me this is a real opportunity: to become a **positive cultural reference** for Web3 in my region, and to create **safe, well-supported spaces** where artists can approach this world without pressure, fear, or misinformation.

This proposal is not about rigid deliverables. It’s an opportunity to keep producing value through art under the Nounish brand —an ongoing, exploratory practice rooted in my artistic vision and connection with the community. Being officially supported by the DAO would allow me to continue acting as a cultural and artistic ambassador for Nouns —with focus, consistency, and visibility - **this will be my full-time job.**

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## Deliverables & Rhythm

This is a **flexible, high-output art-focused stream** that includes (but is not limited to):

### Local activations & workshops

I’ll continue organizing IRL events in Colombia —public art interventions, workshops, talks, drawing clubs, or creative sessions focused on **onboarding and visibility** and will attend **at least** the following events:

- Crypto Latin Fest - August 21/22 (Colombia - Medellín)    
- Feria Grafica Nounish II - October 18/19 (Colombia - Cali)    
- LABITCONF - September 11 (Mexico - CDMX)    
- Devconnect - November 17/22 (Argentina - BBAA) 

I’ll create and share Spanish-language content whenever I go, whatever is a drawing club or an international event

### Weekly art drops or posts

I’ll keep Nouns visible and active through regular visual content —including pixel art, illustrations, and animations— following the rhythm of Noun o’ Clock and similar formats.
I’m committing to at least 2 art drops per week, even while managing IRL onboarding and event planning. The idea is to maintain a consistent and engaging presence on Farcaster and X.

### Monthly collabs or commissions

Each month, I’ll work with different artists —from the Nouns community or local Latin creatives— through paid collaborations or open briefs. Results can include murals, merch, or digital pieces.

I’ll also do my best to encourage new artists to share their work publicly on platforms like **Farcaster** and **X**, tagging the DAO and joining the ongoing conversation.

Whenever possible, I’ll guide and support those who are interested in **getting more involved** —helping them connect with the **Discord Channels**, explore available funding opportunities, and understand how they can contribute meaningfully to the ecosystem. Especially the Nouns Amigos Discord and Duna Admin Discord, helping new artists and creatives get familiar with how proposals, voting, and contribution opportunities work.

As a spanish-speaker who already navigates these spaces and speaks both the artistic and Web3 language, I see it as part of my role to **accompany new voices** in finding their way into the Nouns universe —through the channels they feel most comfortable in, and through the activities I’ll be proposing along the way.

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## Proof of Work

Over the past year, I’ve consistently contributed to Nouns through art, animation, organizing, and cultural exploration:

- **109+ daily animated pieces** for **Noun o’ Clock**                                               
- **24+ animations** (pixel and frame-by-frame) for contests and Farcaster/Nouns.gg rounds      
- **Illustrations and visual assets** for themed rounds, memes, and prop support      
- **1 official head trait** passed (Abacus Head)      
- **196+ traits uploaded** to Noundry Studio —as the platform’s top contributor 

### Commissioned work for:

- Lil Nouns      
- Nounsgg      
- Noun o’ Clock      
- Nouns Amigos      
- Individual Nouners    
- Ongoing visual experiments exploring and remixing the Nouns aesthetic. 

Please feel free to visit my [miro board to check my work](https://miro.com/app/board/uXjVO07raP0=/)

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## IRL Community Work

![awegg](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/SJNoDSBPex.png)

On **December 14, 2024**, I organized a **Nouns-branded graphic fair** in Cali, Colombia, funded by **Nouns Amigos** (2.5 ETH), hosted at a cultural house downtown.

- 250+ attendees      
- 35 local artists created Nounish [artworks](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1V2J9fd_m3RJBD736qEC6oNpn4Kt5vRMnKLYxD4tc-ds)                                               
- Workshops, zines, stickers, interactive activities      
- **Noun 1384** was bought by a friend 15 January after working with me in the [graphic pieces](https://www.figma.com/design/c6YUe7iRPlGquaLezBHnGs/FN-Social?node-id=0-1&p=f) for the fair    
- A 3-meter-wide wooden Noggle installation, intervened live by attendees
  
  ![e2e2e2e2e2e2e2e2e2e2e2e2](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/SyNFCrSDgg.png) 

## links

- Drive Feria Gráfica (december 2024) [Photos](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/14D-H8CzLL8HKM6-q50mh49dVDHj5yJCm?usp=drive_link)               
- Drive Feria Gráfica (december 2024) [Videos](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1hfO-fQAv5FUL7wYxmFt5X6wBSiTV05eb?usp=drive_link) 

This event **positioned me as a cultural organizer** in the local scene. It gave visibility to the Nouns identity in a physical, public way and helped me build lasting relationships with artists and spaces in the city.

We’ve also organized **4 public activations** in different public spaces in Cali, using our **3-meter-wide wooden Nouns glasses** as a visual anchor. These interventions have involved local artists who were invited to paint, illustrate, and interact with the installation —making Nouns physically present in the public sphere and engaging new audiences in creative, unexpected ways.

![ewf](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/SkZGSwHPgx.png)

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## What’s Next

I don’t want to lose that momentum.
These 6 months of work will be key to:

- Growing the audience and deepening local interest      
- Continuing collaborations with Latin American artists      
- Expanding the **Nounish art movement in Latin America**, starting from the ground up 

# Nounish Graphic Fair II

**Expanding Nounish culture in Cali, Colombia**

## When and where

**October 18, 19**                

**Cali, Colombia**    

This year’s theme is inspired by **Halloween**, with activities centered around costumes and spooky visual culture.

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## What is it?

A two-day cultural and graphic fair celebrating art, design, and local creativity inspired by the Nouns universe.

This is the second edition of the Nounish Graphic Fair. With the first one we created a physical space for people to learn about onchain culture, Web3 tools, and permissionless creativity.

This second edition will be even bigger, with a strong community-building and onboarding component. It includes artist showcases, live painting, tattoos, music, workshops, and an open market of Nounish-inspired products.

### Artist Microgrants & Workshops

As part of our open call, we’ll allocate **$2,500** in microgrants to support selected artists in two key areas: **workshop facilitation** and **Nounish-inspired merch production**.

- **$1,000** will be distributed among **5 selected workshop leaders** ($200 each) to support the development and execution of creative sessions during the fair. 
- **$1,500** will be used to support artists in the **production of Nounish-inspired products** or MVPs they propose — helping them turn their ideas into real, sellable pieces for the event. 

These grants aim to remove barriers for artists to participate meaningfully, whether they’re making artoys, zines, clothing, stickers, or exploring other formats. We'll offer not only financial support but also guidance throughout the production process.

This approach expands beyond last year’s sticker-only model, welcoming a broader range of creators — from illustrators to tattooers, toy designers, and makers — and reinforces our commitment to a fair that truly reflects the diversity of Nounish creativity.

| Category                       | Description                                                                                                     | Cost (USD) |
| ------------------------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------- |
| Venue                          | Rental of venue for 3 days (2 event days + 1 setup/teardown)                                                    | $1,200     |
| Tech & Stage                   | Rental of stage, sound system, microphones, lighting, projector or screen for showcases                         | $1,200     |
| Event Setup & Logistics        | Tables, furniture, signage, electricity, cleaning, drinks, power strips, bathroom supplies, staff               | $1,000     |
| Decor & Props                  | Halloween & Nounish-themed props, ambient decoration, setup and teardown labor                                  | $1,700     |
| Artist Hospitality             | Food and refreshments for participating artists during the fair                                                 | $600       |
| Artist Microgrants & Workshops | Support artist making their ideas a reality for the fair                                                        | $2,500     |
| Nounish Booth & Giveaways      | Setup and production of materials for Nounish booth. Includes DAO project merch or items produced by organizers | $1,500     |
| Onboarding Team                | Wallet setup assistance, pre-event & in-event support, onboarding process, discord calls                        | $600       |
| Music & Live Artists           | Honoraria for DJs, live painters, bands, and guest performers                                                   | $1,200     |
| Promo & Content                | 3-month social media campaign: design, reels, artist features, short videos                                     | $2,000     |
| Wallet Airdrop                 | $5 in USDC for the first 100 attendees to spend at the fair                                                     | $500       |
| Planning & Coordination        | Compensation for core team: scouting, meetings, event producer consulting, logistics                            | $1,000     |
| Total                          |                                                                                                                 | $15,000    |

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## Objectives

- Expand Nouns visibility in Latin America through a real-world, artistic celebration.    
- Support 30–40 local creators in developing Nounish-inspired pieces.    
- Onboard 100+ new attendees into the ecosystem by helping them create a wallet and make their first onchain transaction.    
- Provide microgrants to artists who need support to produce their Nounish items.    
- Bring more value and context to Nouns through IRL experience and storybuilding. 

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## Timeline

- **August:** Open call and social media campaign launch      
- **September:** Artist onboarding and production      
- **October:** Event execution (2 days of fair + 1 for setup/breakdown)      
- **November:** Public recap, follow-up with artists, documentation, and media 

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## Activities

- **Live Art & Music:** 3+ artists painting live, live DJ and musical sets    
- **Workshops:** Space for community-led and invited sessions on art, design, and Web3    
- **Onboarding team:** Help attendees create wallets and make purchases using onchain tools    
- **$5 USDC drop:** For the first 100 visitors — to use at any Nounish booth    
- **Media & content:** Social media strategy, videos, flyers, reels, memes, documentation 

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Why this matters

Cali lacks accessible and positive references for crypto. The Nounish Graphic Fair creates a public, celebratory, and safe space for artists and audiences to explore these ideas together.

As an artist and organizer from Colombia, I've spent years trying to make Web3 visible through small events, talks, and cultural bridges. Base has made this easier by lowering the barrier to entry. Nouns helped me prove that crypto can be inclusive and joyful.

This is the kind of energy I want to keep pushing forward — and this fair is how we do it.

This proposal isn’t about personal profit. I’m not seeking financial return —I’m seeking a position within the local community of artists as a Nouns cultural organizer, a local bridge builder, and a benefactor for emerging artists.

The fair is free for artists to participate. We’re not charging for tables or expecting them to sell a minimum. This is about creating a healthy, creative, Web3-friendly space —especially in a place where crypto is often misunderstood.

If we manage to generate substantial revenue from Nounish merch produced by us as organizers, **100% of those profits will be returned to the DAO**.

Outcome: EXECUTED