Today marks three years since The Art Collective International~ became an entity~ and what a wild, beautiful, transformative journey it's been. From pop-ups and sticker tables to our own community and launches, and a growing family of creatives, every single step has been powered by heart, vision, and collective energy. We’ve grown from a spark of an idea into a thriving studio ecosystem: 🌱 Lee Hansheng Studios – the roots and story 🌸 Chris Foster Design – the details and texture ⛈️ Storm Garden Studio – the power and the wild 🧵 Dazzle & Daggers Design – the play and the precision 🫖 And all our tea, toffee, zines, tutorials, collabs, and conversations in between. Three years of art, grit, laughter, grief, purpose, rebellion, healing, and joy. And we're just getting started. To everyone who’s been here~ whether since Day 1 or Day 1095~ Thank you. 謝謝你。ありがとう。Grazie. You’ve helped us prove that art does matter. That community does matter. And that building a kinder, creative future is absolutely worth fighting for. 🧡 Drop a memory, photo, or favorite piece we made in the comments. 🧡 Tell us how you found us, or how art has changed your path. 🧡 Or just leave a 🎉 so we know you’re celebrating with us. Here’s to 3 years down~ and decades to go. With love from the studios, ~ Hansheng & the ACI team

This past year has been an important one. I’ve had the privilege of meeting and befriending so many thoughtful, generous, and deeply creative souls along the way. And while it wasn’t an easy year, it was a meaningful one~ full of moments that quietly reshaped things in the best ways. There were lessons that brought clarity. Moments that asked for alignment and patience. And reminders to trust myself, my partners, and the direction we’re building toward together. At the heart of it all is what we’re growing here: a creative ecosystem~ a space meant for artists to learn, connect, experiment, and truly thrive. A place rooted in purpose, care, intention, and mutual support. Thank you for being here. For showing up. For building alongside us. For believing in what we’re creating together. My deepest gratitude to each of you for being part of this journey. As we move into 2026, I hope it brings you gentle momentum, soul-led creativity, and those quiet nudges of inspiration that arrive exactly when you need them. ✨ Cheers to a beautiful new year ahead~!