Hi All, Thanks for your feedback on the contest I posted. I don't mean to undervalue anyone's work, and apologize for that. I'm working to get a start-up off the ground, so finding funding for the many needs of a new business is a challenge. Tess, I appreciate your post about crowdfunding and other creative options to bring projects into the world. Best, Jessica On Thu, Sep 26, 2019 at 1:55 PM Yes Exactly <info at yesexactly.com> wrote: > Reading the recent artist contest thread, I empathize with the budget > constraints that small businesses and nonprofits are under, and also with > the drop in pay rates that many artists and illustrators have experienced, > particularly in the Valley. > > Something my company has been exploring is smart crowdfunding on the > Ethereum blockchain. For example it could be used to: > > - Open source a software repository, while funding future development and > support for the project. > - Release a single from a music album so you can record the the rest of > the album and tour. > - Serially publish an online game, video series, or novel. > > It is not a new form of currency or an ICO. It's designed for projects > where you want as wide as audience for your work as possible, but also a > way to monetize your project and keep some control over how it's used. It > would also be great for any artwork or creative project sponsoring a > charity. > > Anyway, we're at the Proof of Concept phase. Curious for people's initial > thoughts. Happy to share more deets. > > Tess Gadwa > > Https://lotus.fm > > > > > On Thu, Sep 26, 2019, 9:36 AM Rich at OTN via Hidden-discuss < > hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net> wrote: > >> You do realize that that amounts for barely 4 hours of a reasonable wage >> for a graphic artist >> and that only goes to the winner -- really doesn't sound in line with >> your company name. >> >> I'd hope to see something more, maybe at least a percent of sales >> OR just hire an artist. >> >> Think about it. >> On 9/20/2019 6:37 AM, Jessica Gifford via Hidden-discuss wrote: >> >> Hi All, >> >> I'm running a design contest for the back and box of a customized deck >> of *Connection Cards*, which are used in a program that helps >> participants get to know new people, build social connections, and develop >> friendships. Each card has a question that participants answer as part of >> the program. There will be a $150 prize for the winning design. You may >> email jessica at growingwellness.life for entry guidelines. Please pass >> along to anyone who may be interested. >> >> Thanks! >> Jessica >> >> >> >> -- >> >> >> Jessica Gifford, LICSW >> www.growingwellness.life >> 413-548-4688 >> >> >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Hidden-discuss mailing list - home page: http://www.hidden-tech.netHidden-discuss@lists.hidden-tech.net >> >> You are receiving this because you are on the Hidden-Tech Discussion list. >> If you would like to change your list preferences, Go to the Members >> page on the Hidden Tech Web site.http://www.hidden-tech.net/members >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Hidden-discuss mailing list - home page: http://www.hidden-tech.net >> Hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net >> >> You are receiving this because you are on the Hidden-Tech Discussion list. >> If you would like to change your list preferences, Go to the Members >> page on the Hidden Tech Web site. >> http://www.hidden-tech.net/members >> > -- Jessica Gifford, LICSW www.growingwellness.life 413-548-4688 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://lists.hidden-tech.net/pipermail/hidden-discuss/attachments/20190926/2a59451b/attachment.html>