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THE METALLIC FUND REOPENS FOR BLACK BRITISH CREATIVES

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The founders of the London-based studio Metallic Inc., Grace Ladoja MBE and Alex Sossah have just launched the third iteration of the Metallic Fund, a programme that provides financial assistance and professional guidance to British Black creatives – with a focus on music, fashion and film.

The Metallic Fund was established in 2020 to attempt to overcome racial disparities in the creative industry. Since then, the programme has given more than £150,000 in direct funding to Black and POC creatives, enabling participants to advance their careers and bring projects to life.

The 2023 fund will distribute £60,000 to aspiring artists who aspire to realise their artistic goals. It has four categories: Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze which will help support these individuals financially while they build their idea from the bottom up. Most importantly, mentorship is given to great young black creatives and business owners as Grace Ladoja says, “I think what’s more important is that you get the network and mentorship.”

Their ultimate objective she continues is “to build generational wealth as a community and a race.” She believes “being creative is amazing, but how do you turn that into a business quicker?”

In the past, South London rapper Louis Culture, trumpeter Ife Ogunjobi, and radio station No Signal have all been chosen as winners. To be in the chance of winning, apply to the fund here. In March, those who are chosen will be notified.

 

https://metallicfund.com/

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THE ‘META HOUSE’ TAKEOVER: TO HOST MIXED REALITY EXPERIENCES

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In an effort to advance a more equitable and diverse metaverse, Meta is also participating in the events at Miami Art Week by launching a collaborative project for creators by taking over Miami’s Soho House.

Meta House was unveiled at Miami Art Week, and the activation will feature mixed reality performances by up-and-coming artists and popular artists like Doja Cat.

In our fifth part of Meta’s Metaverse Culture Series, they have brought together COVL and other up-and-coming artists and activists to celebrate both traditional and avant-garde forms of art, much like Miami Art Week does. They address how the Latinx community may improve and preserve its distinct culture in new ways while also making progress toward equity. Additionally, COVL collaborated with Meta’s Spark AR team to give the artwork, which can be viewed on Facebook and Instagram through the camera, a layer of interactivity. The use of AR and VR as artistic media by COVL was a first.

In these changing digital realms, artists are finding new ways to express themselves. Meta is trying to highlight these artists and the opportunities they may present in the future. In order for its metaverse to succeed, creators will have to help develop more captivating, unique, and original experiences. Meta can’t accomplish this on its alone. So for example we see projects on Instagram such as new exhibitions with its augmented reality components too.

Tomás Karmelo Amaya’s work – @tomaskarmelo
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FLICKING THROUGH THE NFT YEARBOOK 2022

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The NFT Yearbook (NFTYB) project aims to record and preserve the rich history of the web3 sphere, recording hours of conversations with some of the most fascinating CEOs, artists, creators, and thought leaders in the field.

The book, which will be available in print and digital versions, features writing from some of the most creative and engaging minds in the field, from the creators of the DeFi protocol to some of the most well-known designers and artists. The project also features and art from hundreds of web3 artists, collectors, thought leaders, makers, platforms, and collections.

Each book is fully interactive on secondary NFT sites like OpenSea and others, allowing visitors to turn pages, change the 3D asset’s size, and more. Each site also has a live interactive demo of how each book works. The 9669 total tokens that make up NFTYB have a range of distinctive features that give owners access to particular benefits.

The book has hundreds of blank pages, including full-page blanks, half-page blanks, yearbook quote blanks, and paragraph blanks. Holders of a blank space token will be able to send NFTYB their messages, artwork, or other content for three weeks following the mint, and this content will be printed in both the digital and physical yearbooks. A chapter honouring digital artists from the 1960s who have since passed away is also included, along with instructive chapters teaching web3.

You can join the whitelist and view at https://nftyearbook.io

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FORMULA 1 X TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR PARTNERED UP TO OPEN THE LARGEST ELECTRIC KARTING TRACK IN THE UK.

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With the signing of a 15-year strategic partnership agreement with Tottenham Hotspur of the Premier League, Formula 1 will now have access to the largest indoor electric karting track in Europe.

The cutting-edge complex, located below the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, will be the only one of its kind in Europe and feature separate competition tracks for adults and young athletes. Both courses have received accreditation from the National Karting Association, making them viable locations for future national karting championship events.

Together with driving, fans will be able to eat at a variety of food and beverage establishments and participate in a variety of interactive motorsport activities on the circuits that are located below Spurs’ South Stand.

Also, Formula 1 and Tottenham are creating a new driver academy programme that will be implemented to expand the pool of motorsport talent and help identify potential F1 drivers for the future. The programme will offer motorsport education services to local youth and schools alike, as well as possibilities and paths in fields like engineering and software development.

The collaboration will also stand in for a number of sustainability programmes that encourage environmental responsibility as part of Formula 1’s goal to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030.

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