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Artists inspire children with special needs at NFT minting workshop hosted by Rotary Club of Makati
The NFT Creation Workshop allows children with special needs to showcase their art on the Tezos blockchain.
Children with special needs have successfully created their first NFTs, showcasing their art on Tezos blockchain NFT platforms Objkt and Teia during a workshop hosted by the Rotary Club of Makati and Ownly.io.
what is the signification:The workshop highlights the potential of NFT technology to provide inclusive opportunities for artistic expression and empowerment for children with special needs.
What happened: The Rotary Club of Makati hosted an event demonstrating the potential of NFTs and the metaverse for children in art therapy.
- Participants created digital artworks, which were then minted as NFTs. Each step was guided by experts to ensure a smooth and educational experience.
Discussions:
- The inspiring journey of a young NFT artist Seviwho is autistic, was shared by his mother April Agregado. [Read more: Filipino NFT Artist Profiles: Sevi Loves Art]
- The Bonuan shared his personal experiences with bipolar I disorder.
- Ishmael Jerusalem simplified blockchain foundations, ensuring accessibility to all participants.
Ismael Jerusalem, CEO of Ownly Express gratitude to El Bonuan, April and Sevi Agregado for sharing his story that “inspired the whole event about how technology can help improve our daily lives.”
Key quote:
“Reflecting on this event, I found it rewarding to share my presentation “Getting Lost and Happy Accidents” with neurodivergent creatives. Meeting Nina Bantoto, a special needs artist who my friend wanted me to meet, was a serendipitous moment. If I were given the opportunity to give more talks or workshops, I would gladly accept. The future of inclusion in the Web3 space is bright and I look forward to seeing it evolve.”
El Bonuan, CEO of XOVOX Labs
Between the lines:This event not only provided an opportunity for children with special needs to engage with new technologies, but also highlighted the importance of inclusion in the rapidly evolving digital art space.
And after: Future plans include more workshops, lectures and hands-on sessions aimed at connecting technology and art for children with special needs, fostering continued support and innovation in the web3 space.
Read also : On the other hand, there is another Philippine-led NFT initiative called Tambay NFT This helps change the perception of NFTs among Filipinos.
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