Weekly Newsletter - March 28

Jump into Decentraland Art Week, Catch Up with Product Updates & Releases, Discover a Decades-themed Event Series, and much more!

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March 28, 2024

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Catch up on Decentraland Updates & New Features in the latest All Hands Community Session

The Decentraland Foundation is constantly at work to make Decentraland the best it can be. While a large part of the team is focused on building the new Desktop Client announced in Decentraland’s 2024 Manifesto, the most recent production cycle yielded a sizable number of releases.

Watch the latest All Hands session above to learn more about updates to the SDK and Web Editor, Marketplace, Places, and much more. Plus, keep a look out for the Foundation’s Quarterly Report in the next few weeks to learn even more details of what’s new and what’s coming next!

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Decentraland Art Week ‘24 is LIVE!

Decentraland’s 5th annual Art Week launched this week and it’s not over yet! There are still a number of events to look forward to, most notably the Awards Gala and afterparty happening tonight!

Centered on the theme of ‘exploration’, #DCLAW24 explores the concept of ‘art beyond reality’ through the work of 40+ featured artists. Exploring Art Plaza, you'll discover the infinite potential of art and creativity in a realm where virtual environments become journeys of discovery into new realities. Don’t wait any longer, jump in and explore 32 immersive MESHfair cubes and 8 new galleries!

As a part of this year’s Art Week, there are 4 exclusive items to collect if you check in every day and complete a short quest. Today is already day three, so don’t miss out! Jump in, explore reality-defying art, and claim some special Emotes & Wearables to remember the event.

Decentraland Art Week Events

Join The WIP Meetup at MESHfair | March 28 @ 8pm UTC

Join WIP, the metaverse’s longest-running meetup, as they explore MESHfair, the art fair for 3D, metaverse and VR creators! Join WIP hosts Matthew and Rizzle, and MESH artists Bay and Fractilians for a fun and anarchic tour.

Rapture Grand Reopening #DCLAW24 | March 28 @ 9pm UTC

You are cordially invited to the Grand Reopening of Rapture Art Gallery! Explore the new artwork, building and features, reimagined after four years in Decentraland, from LowPolyModels!

The Decentraland Art Week 2024 Awards Gala with Special Guest DJ | March 28 @ 10pm UTC

Join us for a glamorous Awards Gala as we announce the winners of the first-ever Decentraland Prize for Art. Then dance to a live set by a very special guest DJ, chosen by the Decentraland community.

Gala Afterparty | Live Set from DJ Gucci Toe | March 28 @ 11pm UTC

Come party with the Dollhouse crew in Match Zimmerman’s ON+OFF PAVILION, built for #DCLAW2024. Live set from DJ Gucci Toe!

PLAYTIME by MESHfair | March 29 @ 5pm UTC

Join MESHfair director Bay Backner on a special guided tour of the most interactive MESHfair cubes. It’s time to jump, play, party, and game as we enjoy the final day of MESHfair 2024.

Decentraland Events

Unleashed Eras Event Series - Launch Party and More

Organized by Facemoon Gallery as part of a Decentraland DAO grant, the Unleashed Eras Event Series launches Friday, March 29 with a party with music provided by DJ JeyJey and a free set of Wearables to claim.

The event series continues the following week with the first events from it’s ‘Roaring 20’s’ chapter, starting with a 1920s'-inspired party on April 3 (complete with Wearable giveaways!) and a 1920’s movie night on April 4.

Attend the launch party of this exciting event series and buckle up to take a ride though the decades of the past century!

Easter Festive Matching Game by Soul Magic! | March 29

Easter theme mini-game will be launched by Soul Magic to celebrate Easter festival! There are pairs of icons on the field, match them as quick as possible to win. Stardust Wearables will be awarded to the top 100 players in the event and there are $MANA rewards for top 10!

Marcondiro debut in Decentraland | March 30

Marcondiro is a musical project founded in 2009 by Marco Marchese Borrelli, blending Italian singer-songwriter tradition with folk and rock sounds. Through their music and visual storytelling, Marcondiro has established itself as a pioneering force in the Italian music scene, blending tradition with innovation and addressing contemporary issues with creativity and depth.

C.G. Jung on Alchemy - Documentary Film Screening | April 1

5 years of work and research: Mind blowing documentary series on Carl Gustav Jung and alchemy by award-winning filmmakers Sara Ferro and Chris Weil, featuring exclusive footage of rare books and manuscripts captured for the first time on film, unravelling the secrets of alchemy and psychology, drawing on Jung’s personal collection of rare books and handwritten excerpts.

🌟 Gathering of Nations: NYC & Brasil in Decentraland 🌍 | April 4

Get ready to immerse yourself in a revolutionary experience at the intersection of art, technology, and culture! Join us for the Gathering of Nations: NYC & Brasil in Decentraland, where we blend the virtual and physical worlds seamlessly. There will be performances, stand-up comedy, and much more!

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