# Nounsweek : Onboard 10 Indonesian Artist through Bootcamp and Art Exhibition

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- 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 

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# Nounsweek 2024 Flashback

- Successfully onboarded several Indonesian artists into the Nouns ecosystem, who remain active and engaged to this day: [Mukhlis AbsArt](https://x.com/absart6/status/1757994275223261500), [Mindtoasted](https://x.com/Mindtoasted0x/status/1760951579048620321), [Pandu](https://x.com/printilun/status/1760950166423740459), [Deguma](https://x.com/Degudhadharma/status/1761385028637118601), and [Aprilia](https://x.com/0xaprilia/status/1761407296331239443) 
- Organized a 3-day digital art exhibition at Superlative Gallery, Bali, attended by over 240 visitors. Here is the recap of [Day 1](https://x.com/nounsweek/status/1763808578455175515/video/1), [Day 2](https://x.com/nounsweek/status/1764289453030547717/video/1), and [Day 3](https://x.com/nounsweek/status/1765605674703315324/video/1) 
- Hosted a conference discussing Nouns and DAO fundamentals, engaging more than 50 university students. 

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# 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](http://https://) 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](https://x.com/0xishal) 
  - [Nadiecito](https://farcaster.xyz/nadiecito.eth) 
  - [Mindtoasted](https://farcaster.xyz/mindtoasted.eth)  

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# Nounsweek Art Exhibition at LAV Gallery

- 10 selected artworks by participating artists will be printed and exhibited at [LAV Gallery](https://maps.app.goo.gl/vascHDNaqExUwhUj9) 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](https://indoartnow.com/artists/jatti-adji) and [Alodia Yap](https://www.instagram.com/alodiayap/), 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. 

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# 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](https://maps.app.goo.gl/nTXuUfof6XsrwQ3N8) 
- 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. 

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# 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

| Description                                                                                                                             | Amount    | Cost (USDC) |
| --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------- | ----------- |
| Artist Contest (Prizes)                                                                                                                 | 10 artist | 500         |
| Artist Bootcamp (Accommodation for 10 artists + 1 speakers, Presentation materials, Food and drinks during the bootcamp, t-shirt merch) | 11 people | 2,200       |
| Nounsweek Art Exhibition (Collaboration, Trip to LAV Gallery, Fun Event, Printing and framing)                                          | 1 time    | 1,100       |
| Nounsweek Noun O' Clock Celebration (collaboration of 10 artworks by 10 artists)                                                        | 10 artist | 500         |
| Branding & Marketing (Design, Contest Promotion, Photograph, Videography)                                                               | 1 time    | 1,200       |
| Team Compensation (Community Collaboration, Floor Management, Event Organizer)                                                          | 1 team    | 1,000       |
| Total                                                                                                                                   |           | 6,500       |

Transaction : send **$6,500 USDC** to [0xishal.eth](https://etherscan.io/address/0x63B6F53a4e8C8D5F474059fa04Ba0951eF28073B)

# About Proposer

I, [0xishal](https://x.com/0xishal), have been actively contributing to Nouns DAO since 2021. Through consistent dedication as a builder, I successfully secured funding for [Proposal 483](https://www.nouns.camp/proposals/483) ([Nounsweek](https://x.com/nounsweek)) and [Proposal 709](https://www.nouns.camp/proposals/709) ([Nounscraft](https://x.com/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.

Outcome: DEFEATED