For the longest, we have been saying that we do more than create t-shirts for black greek lettered organizations (BGLO’s). Up until now this has been limited to our few “Power Your Imagination” T-Shirt designs (www.ArtOfficialShop.com). We believe that in order to develop a more creative, entrepreneurial, communal, and supportive environment, people must take it upon themselves to do so in creative ways.

Karla modeling the first generation PYI logo T.

With that being said, Power Your Imagination (PYI) is not just our motto, but an initiative…a movement where AOI will collaborate with individuals, non-profit organizations, companies, other movements, and institutions to power the imagination of others.

There are a few ways that we will do this. One of them is “Synthetic Symphony”.

Synthetic Symphony is an AOI initiative to connect and partner with emerging artists whose body of work and mission aligns with AOI’s. We will share information and resources that highlight the artists, the work they do, as well as how they power the imagination of others.

For example, say there is a music artist that stretches the boundaries of his/her genre or music in general. This artist stands up for his/her beliefs and actively encourages others to maintain that same integrity in the work they do.

Should AOI decide to support this artist there are a number of ways we could potentially show our support…

1. Blog Highlights
   1. AOI would mention the artist on our blog and share interviews, sample work, links and other resources that put a spotlight on how they power the imagination of the AOI staff and others in the community at large.
2. Direct Sponsorship
   1. AOI may choose to sponsor an entity by providing merchandise, cash, staff support, marketing support, etc.
3. Brand Alliance
   1. AOI may choose to link with an entity and allow the association of both our and the entity’s brands to power one another through various mediums.

As stated, we intend on using this model to collaborate with more than artists. We will also be joining forces with non-profit organizations, individuals, companies, movements, and institutions that share our passion for approaching life from a different angle.

Stay Tuned for PYI updates and for information on how you can become involved with the PYI movement!!!

For the longest, we have been saying that we do more than create t-shirts for black greek lettered organizations (BGLO’s). Up until now this has been limited to our few “Power Your Imagination” T-Shirt designs (www.ArtOfficialShop.com). We believe that in order to develop a more creative, entrepreneurial, communal, and supportive environment, people must take it upon themselves to do so in creative ways.

Karla modeling the first generation PYI logo T.

With that being said, Power Your Imagination (PYI) is not just our motto, but an initiative…a movement where AOI will collaborate with individuals, non-profit organizations, companies, other movements, and institutions to power the imagination of others.

There are a few ways that we will do this. One of them is “Synthetic Symphony”.

Synthetic Symphony is an AOI initiative to connect and partner with emerging artists whose body of work and mission aligns with AOI’s. We will share information and resources that highlight the artists, the work they do, as well as how they power the imagination of others.

For example, say there is a music artist that stretches the boundaries of his/her genre or music in general. This artist stands up for his/her beliefs and actively encourages others to maintain that same integrity in the work they do.

Should AOI decide to support this artist there are a number of ways we could potentially show our support…

1. Blog Highlights
   1. AOI would mention the artist on our blog and share interviews, sample work, links and other resources that put a spotlight on how they power the imagination of the AOI staff and others in the community at large.
2. Direct Sponsorship
   1. AOI may choose to sponsor an entity by providing merchandise, cash, staff support, marketing support, etc.
3. Brand Alliance
   1. AOI may choose to link with an entity and allow the association of both our and the entity’s brands to power one another through various mediums.

As stated, we intend on using this model to collaborate with more than artists. We will also be joining forces with non-profit organizations, individuals, companies, movements, and institutions that share our passion for approaching life from a different angle.

Stay Tuned for PYI updates and for information on how you can become involved with the PYI movement!!!

Sun Sets over the Slumz - Panama City

ArtOfficial Intelligence’s motto is “Power Your Imagination“. This is something we aim to do through our products, blog posts, collaborative efforts, website, and the ideas we support.

Now, we want to know how you Power Your Imagination(PYI). The AOI staff would love to hear your stories about what inspires you and what sparks your creativity.

In 150 words or less tell us how you PYI and we will post it on our blog next Monday (December 7th, 2009). Your inspiration is our inspiration and we cant wait to see how you PYI!

PYI’s will be accepted through Friday, December 4th, 2009 and may be sent to ArtOfficialShop@Gmail.com.

PEACE,

- Beas

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The Road Less Traveled (Spr04 initiates into the Beta Epsilon. Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. linked up with AOI to create a 5 year anniversary commemorative shirt.

This city scape reminds me of how beauty can emerge out of any environment. As the sun sets behind the slumz in Panama City, I feel inspired to seek out the beauty and opportunity for positive outcomes in every situation. This sunset is one way I PYI