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WAC Lab Invites Cultural Institutions to Innovate with Web3 Technology
Through the acclaimed season 3 of web3 for the Arts & Culture (WAC) Lab, and with the support of the Tezos Foundation, We Are Museums is thrilled to announce the launch of their Open Call for the highly anticipated WAC Museums educational program, held in collaboration with LAL Art.
By: XTZ News
4 December 2023
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Through the acclaimed season 3 of web3 for the Arts & Culture (WAC) Lab, and with the support of the Tezos Foundation, We Are Museums is thrilled to announce the launch of their Open Call for the highly anticipated WAC Museums educational program, held in collaboration with LAL Art.
After two successful seasons and over 20 cultural institutions trained and onboarded into the world of web3, WAC Lab seeks to empower global arts and cultural institutions by providing them with the knowledge and tools to harness the potential of emerging technologies.
Constance de Marliave, in charge of development and international projects at the Musée d’Orsay, comments on the launch of their Tezos-based digital souvenir for the Van Gogh exhibit: “WAC Museums triggered the launching of our first concrete experiment.”
Launched today, the open call invites cultural institutions from around the world to apply and join the six-week training, mentoring and coaching program to become web3 literate. This program aims to equip institutions with the skills, insights, and resources necessary to leverage web3 technologies for cultural preservation, social impact, environmental sustainability, and financial stability.
The WAC Museums’ intensive six-week educational program is exclusively available to 20 newly applying cultural institutions, ensuring a focused learning experience. This program combines various learning methods, including online training and resources, live sessions and Ask Me Anything (AMA) sessions with experts. It covers topics such as the origins of web3 and the museum applications of blockchain, immersive technology & the metaverse and artificial intelligence technologies. The program allows participants to gain comprehensive insights into the evolving intersection of technology and the art world, equipping them to navigate this dynamic landscape effectively.
Following WAC Museums, our educational program, fellows will be able to join WAC Factory and access a complimentary four-week accelerator. There, cultural institutions and tech integrators can create cutting-edge web3-powered projects, amplifying the fusion of art and technology through collaborative efforts, from prototyping to launch.
“WAC Lab has pioneered an unprecedented program of education, mentorship, networking and resource development for art institutions internationally. The demand of the second season open call, with over 60 institutions applying for only 12 slots, demonstrates not just the demand for this program, but the excellence the WAC Lab team provides for their constituents.”
Valérie Whitacre, Head of Art Partnerships at Trilitech, a London-based adoption hub of the Tezos ecosystem.
WAC Lab has already proved its worth with innovative projects from the two last seasons:
The LAS Art Foundation’s integration of blockchain technology into their “Life After BOB” exhibition, including a live-minting NFT experience.
HEK – House of Electronic Arts’ launch of a Tezos-powered NFT shop, with NFTs minted by Leander Herzog.
Musée d’Orsay’s introduction of a Digital Souvenir during their “Van Gogh in Auvers-sur-Oise” exhibition, enhancing visitor experiences and serving as a membership program.
Haus der Kunst München’s project, offering festival goers printed cards containing NFTs created by artist Sarah Friend, allowing active participation in blockchain technology.
For a full list of previous participating institutions, visit WAC Lab website.
Nick Meehan from Institute for Sound and Music, adds: “Participating in WAC Museums brought clarity to many of the mysteries we were hoping to solve while offering us the support we need to step forward into the kind of future we believe is possible.”
How to Apply
Cultural institutions interested in participating in WAC Museums can submit their applications through the official website here or directly via this form. The open call is available to cultural institutions (such as museums, foundations, art centers and non-profit cultural organizations) of all sizes and backgrounds, making it an inclusive opportunity for the global cultural community.
Web3 for the Arts and Culture (WAC) Lab, with contributions from the Tezos Foundation and led by We Are Museums, continues to transform cultural institutions into emerging technologies pioneers with their third innovation laboratory. The Château de Chambord, Swiss National Museum, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico, among others, joined a lineage of innovative cultural institutions who are shaping the future of museums, such as the Musée d’Orsay, LAS Art Foundation and HEK (House of Electronic Arts).
We Are Museums, in collaboration with the Tezos Foundation and LAL ART, announces the selection of 20 cultural institutions, including Van Gogh Museum and Palais de Tokyo, for WAC Lab Season 3.
Through the acclaimed season 3 of web3 for the Arts & Culture (WAC) Lab, and with the support of the Tezos Foundation, We Are Museums is thrilled to announce the launch of their Open Call for the highly anticipated WAC Museums educational program, held in collaboration with LAL Art.
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Web3 for the Arts and Culture (WAC) Lab, with contributions from the Tezos Foundation and led by We Are Museums, continues to transform cultural institutions into emerging technologies pioneers with their third innovation laboratory. The Château de Chambord, Swiss National Museum, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico, among others, joined a lineage of innovative cultural institutions who are shaping the future of museums, such as the Musée d’Orsay, LAS Art Foundation and HEK (House of Electronic Arts).
DNS is set to introduce its “next generation creator platform” this Saturday, which will initially launch on the Tezos blockchain. This platform has been described as the “most advanced decentralized app ever made,” featuring an integration of media players, social networking, and creator sales tools.
