# Community Report | Part One | 2023 π¨π --- πDear Community and Supporters, We are delighted to present the Community Report for Creatives DAO, which highlights the incredible journey of our global community of creative innovators and technology innovators. As we reflect on the past year's achievements, we published 55,000 NFTs. Our community meets, without fail, every Monday on TG for more than an hour to share ideas, support each other, and grow as a collective. We have 500 members in our Telegram chat and are a vibrant, active, and serious collective 24/7, all over the world.ππ Through collaborative efforts as a community and a shared vision, we have strengthened our vision, fostered creativity, and driven the community to focus on advancements in technology. In this report, you will find key insights into our accomplishments. *Sincerely,* **The Creatives DAO Trustees** (@kcpesce.near & @crans.near & @sahilmassey.near & @williamxx.near)πΌπ€ --- # Executive Summary π Creatives DAO is one of the largest communities in NEAR. It is the global home of artists, media makers, technologists, musicians and producers, virtual reality, metaverse, and digital artists, writers, activists, and performing artists. It has Grammys award winners and regional cultural awards, it has innovated in public goods, social innovation, financial literacy movements, arts education, and policy engagement. From Africa to America, Brazil to Vietnam, Creatives DAO members are trailblazers in the Blockchain space.ππΆ This year we made history. Here are just a few highlights: * Grammy Nomination Triumph for DAO Records: Championing a transparent, fairer musical world, leading the way for Web3 and NFTs.ππ΅ * Technology Innovation/Development: Novel music platforms and collaborations, exciting game developments rooted in NEAR, cutting-edge AI, VR, and Metaverse projects.ππΉοΈ * Historic Decentralized Trust and Funding from NDC: As pioneers, we were the first DAO to create a decentralized trust to be able to receive funds from the NDC community treasury, always pushing the frontier.πΌπ * DAO Leaders Step Up: Many of our leaders are courageously venturing into political office running in the first NEAR governance experiment of the NDC.π³οΈπ©βπΌ * Evolution and Vision: Reimagining Creatives DAO, nurturing partnerships, and planning amazing immersive experiences at EthMilan in October of 2023.ππΌοΈ This year, Creatives DAO also underwent a transformative rebirth. We didn't tweak things here and there β we re-envisioned our entire entity, refining our vision and rejuvenating our granting system and governance. Our revitalized mission aimed to not only amplify our influence across platforms but also to collaborate with the giants of the industry: * We've inked deals with top-tier radio stations, especially in India. Picture this: our voice reaching millions, our message echoing in the streets, and our community expanding as we onboard countless creatives.π»π * Coming this October to EthMilan 2023, Creatives DAO is a headline sponsor. Our talented community is curating a breathtaking immersive installation dubbed βTHIS IS WHERE IT IS NEWβ. This isn't just an art display; it's a sensory experience with over 44 unique pieces from our global community in a digitally mapped space, transforming a Pallazzo into a metaverse of our own.ποΈπ * Behind the scenes, we're weaving our network, connecting with movers and shakers in arts and entertainment investment, ensuring that our ambitions are fueled with the right partnerships.π€π° * Before this year ends, we will launch our rebranded identity. We're diving deep into tech, crafting our very own Web3 tools, platforms, and Dapps, fortifying our innovative spirit, and linking it ever-closer to BOS.π»π οΈ * [CDAO PLANET](https://gov.near.org/t/approved-creativesdao-x-genadrop-creatives-dao-public-goods-cdao-planet-drops-fund-dropflow-xyz/35780?u=paul) is comingβ¦ππ Our vision for the coming year takes us more aggressively towards NEAR's core goals; moving Web2 builders to NEAR, onboarding the IRL world into our own Creatives Planet, and redefining creativity through cross-platform/cross-collaboration and creative technology innovation.ππ --- # Community Strength πͺ 2023 had its real challenges. We have all been adjusting while in this Bear Market just as the entire ecosystem experienced a reboot about how funding is distributed by the NEAR Foundation. Yet, out of this experience emerged the strength of our community which stayed the course; our community remained in the ecosystem, worked with us to help redefine and remodel our vision, and ultimately showed its true metal. Our strength is defined by our global and truly multicultural membership, though we also see new community members who are focused on developing tech for entertainment. It is rare for so many genres and creative expertise to mingle and create IRL. Our members find ways to mash up their work, pushing the boundaries of both art and technology. A Glimpse of Our Community Successes: * Music Collaborations: * Exclusive releases with renowned web2 music labels and artists such as @svaradao.near, @daorecords.near, @beat-dao.sputnik-dao.near, @everyoneeatsentertainment.near, @loozr.near, and @afrostar.near. * Promoting NEAR Through IRL Events: * Spearheaded by passionate groups like @filipino-artist-guild.near, @thespiansdao.near, @nxm.sputnik-dao.near, and @chapteronefoundation.near. * Positive Blockchain Experiences: * @vibes.sputnik-dao.near is redefining how we blend online and offline spaces through blockchain technology, ensuring both arenas buzz with positive energy. * Supporting NEAR Artists: * Grants have been provided for the purchase of art from our talented NEARians, led by @omegadigi-worlddao.near & @beat-dao.sputnik-dao.near, and the @filipino-artist-guild.near. * Elevating Emerging Artists: * Dive into the workshops offered by @muticollective.near. This Portugal-based creative collective fuses technology and the tangible, driving a cultural renaissance in the country's rural areas. Through events, residencies, and more, they're shaping the future of artistry. * Empowerment in Web3: * @inav2.sputnik-dao.near stands out by championing women in the web3 arena, ensuring their voices are amplified. * @fradao.near: This Brazilian women artists in a decentralized web community to make them digital protagonists within NEAR protocol. * Groundbreaking Music Festivals: * [LouiEvolve](https://twitter.com/LouiEvolve) with the help of @nxm.sputnik-dao.near made history as the first music festival to offer playable a/v NFTs directly in-wallet and pioneered as the first independent festival with its proprietary white-label NFT marketplace. It's a privilege to be part of a community that continues to innovate and inspire. Each achievement, no matter its scale, is a testament to our collective passion and commitment.ππ # Technology and Creative Development π₯οΈπ¨ It is central to our belief that creativity and innovation go hand in hand and that our community is a crucial part of the ecosystem. We are confident that the strengthening of NEAR through our BOS (NEARβs Blockchain Operating System) will be a draw for more and more savvy community members, and we await them with a culture of innovation and connection that differentiates us from other large DAOs on NEAR.π‘π Creatives DAO community members have also added to the technology development of NEAR. We have executed major projects, innovations, and successful collaborations that have pushed the boundaries of creativity and technology.ππ€ Here are just a few examples: * Bridging the Music Divide: * DAOs such as @svaradao.near, @daorecords.near, @everyoneeatsentertainment.near, @youngfreshcreative.near, and @nxm.sputnik-dao.near x [LouiEvolve](https://twitter.com/LouiEvolve) are not just tinkering with music; they're revolutionizing it. They've launched innovative music marketplaces and spearheaded exclusive releases, creating powerful synergies with Web2 labels. * Gaming on NEAR: * @marmaj-gaming.sputnik-dao.near is making waves in the gaming arena. By harnessing the capabilities of NEAR, they're designing experiences that promise to captivate, challenge, and charm gamers while remaining rooted in their human-centric aims to make a positive change in the world. * The AI Frontier with a Human Touch: * @theclan.near is at the forefront of a new age, exploring the vast potential of Artificial Intelligence. Their ventures promise to blend technology with humanity, paving the way for smarter solutions for creatives without losing the human touch. * Stepping into Virtual Realities: * @fradao.near is blurring the lines between the real and virtual. Through their groundbreaking Virtual Reality projects, they're offering us glimpses into new dimensionsβspaces that meld both imagery and edgy plays on the vision and regional voice of Brazil. * Crafting the Metaverse's Blueprint: * [NEAR HUB](https://nearhub.club/) is not just dreaming of the metaverse; they're actively shaping it. Their initiatives are helping define the digital landscapes of tomorrow, where communities, creativity, and collaboration will flourish. * We also saw the launch of @toplanetlukukul.near - a woman-centric Metaverse for women in the African Diaspora. This exciting community is using narrative, storytelling, and animation to create new, empowered spaces for women in Web3. * Brazil also drove innovation in the Metaverse space: * Cryptovoxel - DAO Gallery * fraDAO Art Festival at NEARHub * NEARHub classroom for Experience Design for NFT * @inav2.sputnik-dao.near has been featuring female artists and female DJs on the web3 space since 2021 with 5 collective exhibitions on 2 different metaverse galleries and 3 editions of Art Residency Programs with solo exhibitions held at their galleries (both on NEARhub and Voxels) until now. All these art exhibitions had a performance by a female DJ that created something special for them. Each of these DAOs exemplifies the spirit of innovation, with relentless passion and commitment driving them forward.πͺπ --- **First of two parts report written by** @sarahkornfeld.near π₯ ---