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Avaissance

[ ah-vuh-saans ]  noun

Avaissance is Avalanche’s groundbreaking new initiative to incubate the next generation of digital artists. The expansive program’s goal is to foster a space for creators to explore new ideas, leverage the latest Web3 technology, build meaningful relationships, and launch game-changing careers.

Artist in Residence Program

Meet Your Mentors

Emonee LaRussa

Motion Graphic Artists and Director

Emonee LaRussa is a Motion Graphics Artist working with Lil Nas x, Megan thee Stallion, The Grammy’s, Saturday Night Live and more. Emonee has won 2 Emmys during her time creating for CBS. Now, after embracing NFTs and witnessing the world’s perspective change on digital art, she has created a non-profit, “JumpStart Designers,” focused on sharing digital art with lower-income kids. Emonee is looking to continue her path into the world of NFTs and build a better future for all.

Ryan Wen

Chief of Staff, Stacked/Valhalla

Ryan is the Chief of Staff at Stacked Studios, the creator of Valhalla, an NFT project creating a Web3 gaming brand and community. Valhalla have partnered with professional Esports teams and players including Sentinels, T1, JDG, PSG Talon, GenG, and Wardell. At Stacked, Ryan is responsible for all finance, legal, and compliance functions, while assisting with day-to-day operations and NFT product management. He has been an integral part of the product.

Dave Krugman

Founder of ALLSHIPS, Photographer, Writer

Dave Krugman is a New York based Photographer, Cryptoartist, and Writer, and is the founder of ALLSHIPS, a Creative Community based on the idea that a rising tide raises all ships. His photography is an ode to cyberpunk inspirations and he works to reveal the beauty at confluences of circumstance. He is fascinated by the endless possibilities that exist at the intersection of art and technology, and works in these layers to elevate artists and enable them to thrive in a creative career.

John Lê

Storyteller || GIGA, 30 Days, IODA, The First Collection, RAH-D, and LeDAO

John Lê is a California-based visual artist and storyteller with an impressive portfolio that includes work with Image Comics and his hit comic series, GIGA, published through Vault Comics. He has also worked for big names like Adobe, Twitch, RED Digital Cinema, and Blizzard Entertainment. John has been featured in The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail, Minnesota, Chillhop Music, and more. As a web3 expert, John started creating NFTs on Solana in November 2021, and he is currently the highest-grossing independent artist on that blockchain. His class with Avaissance will be his first-ever online course, where he plans to share his approach and process in creating worlds and characters that evoke an emotional response from the audience through illustration.

Georgio 'GEO' Constantinou

Co-Founder of Six.xyz, DAO Jones, and Seminal Music Group. Angel investor in 20+ startups. Forbes 30 under 30

Georgio Constantinou is a music and technology entrepreneur, who has worked with some of the biggest names in the modern music industry. He co-founded DAO Jones, a Web3 investment club that has invested over $3m in the metaverse, with notable members including Steve Aoki, Disclosure, RAC, and Meltem Demirors. As co-founder of NFT studio http://six.xyz, Georgio brokered the record-breaking $4M sale of Wu-Tang Clan’s one-of-a-kind album as an NFT, the most expensive music sale and highest music NFT sale of all time. With experience on the management teams of Tyga, Ty Dolla .$ign, Steve Aoki, Deorro, and Afrojack, Georgio’s career has always straddled music and technology, making him a powerful force in both industries.

Overview

Avaissance is Avalanche’s groundbreaking new initiative to incubate the next generation of digital artists. The expansive program’s goal is to foster a space for creators to explore new ideas, leverage the latest Web3 technology, build meaningful relationships, and launch game-changing careers.

As part of the Avaissance, we are launching the first Artist in Residence program (“AIR Program”). The AIR Program gives creators the opportunity to focus on a personal creative project by providing funding, a professional mentor, and dedicated support from the Avalanche ecosystem.

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Upcoming Events

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JUNE
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John Lê: Composing a Series
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28
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Dave Krugman: Three Cs: Consistency, Cohesion, Constraints
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Geo: Understanding the Web3 x Music Landscape
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JULY
03
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Geo: Building and Engaging your Community Across Platforms
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JULY
05
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Emonee LaRussa: Inspiration / Collabing
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JULY
06
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Ryan Wen: Pre-Mint Community Building
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JULY
12
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John Lê: Getting Involved
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JULY
12
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Dave Krugman: Curating your Collection: Signal in the Noise
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JULY
17
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Geo The 1,000 Fans Theory
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JULY
18
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Ryan Wen: Mint Operations
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JULY
20
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Emonee LaRussa Building community / How to maintain audience
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JULY
26
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John Lê: How To Integrate Blockchain Technology into your Art Business
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JULY
26
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Dave Krugman: Marketing and Launch Preparation
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JULY
31
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Geo: The Future of Music Copyrights and Royalties
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AUGUST
03
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Ryan Wen: PFP Generation Part 3
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AUGUST
09
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John Lê: How To Go To Market Pt. 1
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AUGUST
09
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Dave Krugman: Art meets technology: Blockchain as a Canvas
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AUGUST
14
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Geo: Strategic Planning for a Hybrid Career - Web3 and Traditional Music
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AUGUST
15
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Ryan Wen: Post-Mint Primer
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16
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Emonee LaRussa: Portfolio / Finding our why
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AUGUST
23
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John Lê: How To Go To Market Pt. 2
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AUGUST
23
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Dave Krugman: The “End” is the Beginning: Building for the long term
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AUGUST
30
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Emonee LaRussa: Creating healthy habits / Staying motivated
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Overview

Avaissance is Avalanche’s groundbreaking new initiative to incubate the next generation of digital artists. The expansive program’s goal is to foster a space for creators to explore new ideas, leverage the latest Web3 technology, build meaningful relationships, and launch game-changing careers.

As part of the Avaissance, we are launching the first Artist in Residence program (“AIR Program”). The AIR Program gives creators the opportunity to focus on a personal creative project by providing funding, a professional mentor, and dedicated support from the Avalanche ecosystem.

Eligibility/Criteria

The Artist in Residence (AIR)  Program is open to digital artists around the world, working in every medium. To be selected, you must:

  • Have desire to explore Web3 and join the Avalanche ecosystem
  • Be a community builder and a representative of your community/region and share your creative process
  • Length of Residency: 6 Months
  • Country of Residence: We are happy to accept applications from artists worldwide but unfortunately cannot accept applications from artists living in the following countries: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, and the Crimea, Donetsk People’s Republic, and Luhansk People’s Republic regions of Ukraine
  • Language: English

Application Details

Artist Expectations:

  • Create 1 collection (7+ pieces) on Avalanche
  • Artists are expected to pursue their creative endeavors and keep an open mind to the potential of Web3 in their careers. By joining the AIR Program, you will become a part of a community and ecosystem. We highly encourage artists to attend mentor workshops to grow knowledge, foster community, and keep each other accountable. Everyone is responsible for maintaining a positive environment and being mindful of one another’s space.

Important Dates:

  • Application Opens: Mar 29, 2023
  • Application Deadline: Apr 28, 2023
  • Notification of Acceptance: Sent in May

Artists In Residence

Dave Krugman's
Camp

Tyler Blint-Welsh @palms2peaks

Sina Ritter @82dazai

P. Sant'Ana @angiefreediver

Marylee Burman @maryleeburman

Vik Vii7 @Vik_Vii7

Downs & Towns @downsandtowns

Tommy Kwak @tommykwakstudio

Tony Sellen @ts446photo

Paul Cine @_paulcine

Ilitch Peters @ilitchpeters

Rizacan Kumas @kumasrizacan

Blake Wood @blake_wood

Fernando Samalot @samalottalove

hazelrah.eth @0xhazelrah

Emonee LaRussa's
Camp

Tara Rose Morris @taramoves

Kainat Ahmad

Dformer @dformer_design

The Sun IRL @thesunirl

Carmilla Sumantry @CarmillaEtc

SAYOKO @sayokoosada

Jah. @artbyjah

Nate Nutt @cgi_thug

ALPHACODED @alphac0ded

Michael Pitropov @michaelpitropovart

Jesse Soleil @jessesoleil

The Four @Weare_thefour

marigoldff.eth marigoldff.eth

AKAN @danielakan

John Lê's
Camp

Rich Armstrong @taptapkaboom

StudioNX @StudioNX

Ellisliu.x @ellisliu9

virkkk @virkkk_

HATCH @HATCH_ART

jhee @jheeart_nft

kspaze1 @kspaze1

Peter Ryan @Peterryanart

mothfly @mothfly_studio

Weekender @namaccount

Sarisa Kojima @sarisakojima

Karyagar @karyagart

ang @angchenart

Kyle Confehr @KConfehr

Eva Eller @EvaEllerArt

Scribble Warlock @SCRIBBLEWARL0CK

Yakgwa | 약과 @yakxgwa

GEO's
Camp

GRL @grlkrash

LATASHÁ.eth @CALLMELATASHA

Convict Julie @convictjulie

Almost Owen @almostowenmusic

Emily Lazar @emilylazar_sm

realorrin @realorrin

Inch Chua @inchchua

Angel Anya @angelanyamusic

Kristoph Galland @kristophgalland

Josiah Soren @JosiahSoren

CAM MURDOCH @cammurdochmusic

Ryan Wen's
Camp

RugMeGently @rugmegently

Stupifff @Stupifff

FaithLove @izzyalright

Ly @SOPESGAL

kushsquare.eth @SquareKush

Doki Gamja @DokkaebiGamja

Aleksei Bitskoff @bitskoff

Kriddo.avax @AvaxGoatz

Alfred Chase @alf_khsnv




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