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Artists Inspire Children with Special Needs at NFT Minting Workshop Organized by Rotary Club Makati
NFT Minting Workshop Empowers Children with Special Needs to Display Their Art on the Tezos Blockchain.
Children with special needs have successfully minted their first NFTs, showcasing their artwork on the Tezos blockchain’s Objkt and Teia NFT platforms through a workshop organized by the Rotary Club of Makati and Ownly.io.
What is the meaning: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 organized 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 has autism, 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 fundamentals, ensuring accessibility for all participants.
CEO of Ownly Ismael Jerusalem expressed gratitude to El Bonuan, April and Sevi Added for sharing his story that “inspired the whole event about how technology can help improve our daily lives.”
Key quote:
“Reflecting on the event, it was a rewarding experience to share my presentation, “Getting Lost and Happy Accidents,” with neurodivergent creatives. Meeting Nina Bantoto, a special needs artist my friend wanted to introduce me to, was a serendipitous moment. If I had 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 witnessing its evolution.”
El Bonuan, CEO, XOVOX Laboratories
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.
What is the next: Future plans include more workshops, lectures and hands-on sessions aimed at bridging technology and art for children with special needs, promoting ongoing support and innovation in the web3 space.
Worth reading: On the other hand, there is another Filipino-led NFT initiative called Tambay NFT who is pushing to change the perception of NFTs among Filipinos.
This article was published on BitPinas: Children with Special Needs Mint Art at NFT Minting Workshop
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