Curious about Creative Commons licenses? Join Creative Commons staff for an overview of the six CC licenses and two public domain tools. We will describe the CC license and tool elements, their legal, machine-readable, and human-readable layers, as well as show practical use cases for each of the licenses and tools. Participants will engage in discussion around contemporary challenges for creators, and have the chance to discuss questions with legal experts in copyright.
Join us for this introduction to CC licenses and tools to get your basic questions answered and practice sharing content to the commons: 10 February 2023, 2–7pm UTC (see the schedule in your local timezone).
As part of our #20CC anniversary, last year we joined forces with Fine Acts to spark a global dialogue on what better sharing looks like in action. Our #BetterSharing collection of illustrations was the result — we gathered insights from 12 prominent open advocates around the world and tasked 12 renowned artists who embrace openness with transforming these perspectives into captivating visual pieces available under a CC license.
Each month throughout 2023, we will be spotlighting a different CC-licensed illustration from the collection on our social media headers and the CC blog. For February, we’re excited to showcase “Sharing Brightens The Future” by Bulgarian illustrator and graphic designer, Teo Georgiev. The piece, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0, was inspired by a quote from Biyanto Rebin, an open knowledge advocate and Indonesian Wikipedian:
“Sedikit demi sedikit, lama-lama menjadi bukit (meaning: many a mickle makes a muckle).
An Indonesian proverb with the meaning of collaboration spirit, when we do a continuous effort little by little, it will eventually become bigger in the future. This is what happens when we share our resources, our works to the public, they will have a greater impact, since sharing can empower other people, sometimes the ones who are left behind, the underprivileged.”
Meet the artist:
Photo courtesy of Teo Georgiev
Teo Georgiev is a Bulgarian illustrator, designer and artist based in Helsinki, Finland. He has received a BA in Graphic Design from Coventry University (UK) and is currently pursuing an MA in Visual Narrative at Aalto University (Finland), where he explores the intersection of comics and migration studies. From children’s books through to editorial illustrations and advertising, Teo draws playful characters, surreal stories and whimsical environments, which he then intertwines with inspiration collected from nature, culture and history. His style is a combination of naïve shapes, organic forms and bold colors. His list of past clients includes WWF, Habitat for Humanity, Converse, InVision and Ladybird Publishing, as well as boutique businesses and NGOs.
The full #BetterSharing collection is available on TheGreats.co to be enjoyed, used and adapted, and then shared again, by anyone, forever. View the full collection >>
¿Ya escuchaste la emocionante noticia de que el CC Global Summit 2023 será en la Ciudad de México? Ahora tiene la oportunidad de ser voluntario para unirse a los comités que ayudarán a dar forma al programa y evaluarán las solicitudes de becas para participantes.
Los voluntarios son esenciales para garantizar que la Cumbre CC refleje la rica diversidad de personas involucradas en el movimiento de bienes comunes abiertos. Los miembros anteriores del comités de la Cumbre informan que el voluntariado es muy gratificante, energiza su compromiso con los bienes comunes y expande sus conexiones en la comunidad de CC. ¡Te animamos a que te involucres para que esta Cumbre brille!
Ofrecerse para el Comité de Programa
El Comité de Programa es responsable de ayudar a dar forma al aspecto impulsado por la comunidad del programa de la Cumbre. El comité revisará las respuestas a la convocatoria de propuestas de la Cumbre (CFP, la sigla en inglés) y trabajará en colaboración para invitar a aquellos que mejor se adapten al tema, las vías y el cronograma del programa de la Cumbre.
Compromiso de tiempo: reuniones del comité a continuación (aproximadamente 5 horas) MÁS período de revisión (aproximadamente 5 a 8 horas según la cantidad de solicitudes)
Miembro de la comunidad CC: Para ser seleccionado de los miembros del comité comunitario
Compromiso de tiempo: igual que otros miembros del comité MÁS dos reuniones de preparación adicionales de 1 hora con el equipo CC (probablemente en mediados de febrero y principios de mayo)
Reuniones y fechas clave (provisional)
Fecha
Hora
Actividad
22 de febrero
Para ser arreglado
REUNIÓN: Bienvenida y resumen del programa
8 de marzo
Para ser arreglado
REUNIÓN: Revisión del formulario de solicitud de CFP
16 de marzo–20 de abril
Aplicaciones abiertas
21 de marzo
Para ser arreglado
REUNIÓN: Resumen del proceso de revisión y estructura del programa
21 de abril–2 de mayo
El comité revisa las solicitudes
4 de mayo
Para ser arreglado
REUNIÓN: Finalizar envíos aceptados
8 de mayo
Notificaciones de aceptación enviadas
10 mayo
Para ser arreglado
REUNIÓN: Reunión final
15 mayo
Confirmaciones de aceptación vencidas
Ofrecerse para el Comité de Evaluación de Becas
CC financia a decenas de personas para que asistan a la Cumbre Global CC para apoyar la participación diversa. Este comité de voluntarios es responsable de revisar las solicitudes para el Fondo de Becas de la Cumbre Global CC.
Compromiso de tiempo: reuniones del comité a continuación (aproximadamente 4 horas) MÁS período de revisión (aproximadamente 6 a 8 horas según la cantidad de solicitudes)
You’ve heard the exciting news that the 2023 CC Global Summit will be in Mexico City? Now you have the opportunity to volunteer to join the committees that will help shape the program and evaluate applications for participant scholarships.
Volunteers are essential to ensure that the CC Summit reflects the rich diversity of people engaged in the open commons movement. Past CC Summit committee members report that volunteering is richly rewarding, energizing their engagement with the commons and expanding their connections in the CC community. We encourage you to get involved to make this Summit shine!
Volunteer for the Program Committee
The Program Committee is responsible for helping to shape the community-driven aspect of the CC Global Summit program. The committee will review responses to the Summit Call for Proposals (CFPs) and work collaboratively to invite those that best fit the Summit program theme, tracks, and schedule.
CC Community Member: To be selected from community committee members
Time Commitment: Same as other committee members PLUS two additional 1-hour preparation meetings with CC staff (likely in mid-February and early May)
Meetings & Key Dates (tentative)
Date
Time
Activity
22 February
To be arranged
MEETING: Welcome and program overview
8 March
To be arranged
MEETING: CFP application form review
16 March–20 April
Applications open
21 March
To be arranged
MEETING: Overview of review process and program structure
21 April–2 May
Committee reviews applications
4 May
To be arranged
MEETING: Finalize accepted submissions
8 May
Acceptance notifications sent
10 May
To be arranged
MEETING: Final meeting
15 May
Acceptance confirmations due
Volunteer for the Scholarship Evaluation Committee
CC funds dozens of people to attend the CC Global Summit to support diverse participation. This committee of volunteers is responsible for reviewing the applications for CC’s Global Summit Scholarship Fund.
On 7 February 2023, Creative Commons will host a panel discussion on 3D scanning, preservation, access and revitalization of cultural heritage. As 3D technologies advance and cultural heritage institutions around the world seek better ways to enable people to engage with their collections, we also see cultural artifacts threatened by global climate change, armed conflict, and economic instability. At CC, we see building the “3D” commons in this complex moment as an essential activity in enabling a brighter future for all and solving the world’s most pressing challenges. How can 3D technologies and practices support what we call better sharing: sharing that is contextual, inclusive, just, equitable, reciprocal, and sustainable?
With experts, we’ll explore the many considerations around 3D scanning as it relates to cultural heritage preservation, revitalization, access and better sharing, as well as the impact on the public domain. Panelists will address:
the importance of open access to scans of cultural artifacts
the legal issues that can challenge access to 3D scans
policy implications of open licensing 3D scans
cultural and equity considerations around the origins of objects scanned
how museums, artists and organizations put 3D scanning and sharing into practice
CC’s Director of Learning and Training, Jennryn Wetzler, will moderate an expert panel with:
Michael Weinberg, Executive Director, Engelberg Center on Innovation Law and Policy, NYU School of Law
Jonas Heide Smith, Head of Digital at SMK, The National Gallery of Denmark
Cosmo Wenman, Open Access Advocate and 3D Design and Fabrication Consultant
As UNESCO’s Memory of the World program enters its fourth decade, questions at the intersection of preservation, access, copyright and new technologies are now more topical than ever. Join us to hear from experts and participate in the conversation!
