First off, a huge thank you to everyone who's jumped on board over these last couple of months, even before we officially shouted it from the rooftops here on Open Collective! Your early support and trust in this new space mean the world to us, as we gear up for our journey in making marks and creating art.

It's awesome to see how different pieces of art have struck chords with different folks, inspiring them to get behind our cause. And to those of you who've decided to back us as a whole, we're incredibly grateful. Your contributions will help us ensure that even if a project doesn't hit its funding target, we can still bring it to life. So, thank you, thank you, thank you for your varied ways of supporting us!

We've just kicked off our first fundraising campaign, spreading the word about our presence here and sharing why we've chosen to be part of this community. Plus, we're excited to introduce you to our fresh concept: Community Supported Art. You can catch all the details in our latest blog post.

Got questions or suggestions? We're all ears! What we're loving about Open Collective is the chance to build a warm, tight-knit community of folks who believe in the power of art to make a difference. We've had some pretty life-changing experiences through art ourselves, and we're stoked to share that journey with you.

Sending heaps of love and gratitude your way for believing in our mission to create meaningful art.

Warmest regards,
Michele