We commissioned four artists to create limited-edition merch designs for our 25th anniversary, and they are finally here! Order yours now at store.creativecommons.org! Learn more about each piece 🧵

this is huge. Feather Trail will be able to use audio from folks who generously choose to use CC-BY/CC-SA licenses, and credit them

Read our recap of the CC Founders Fireside Chat, which included stories from the earliest days of CC and thoughts about the future of sharing from Lawrence Lessig, Molly Van Houweling, Hal Abelson, and Glenn O. Brown. creativecommons.org/2026/06/30/i...

These are the LAST DAYS to get *Canny Valley*, the extremely limited edition, signed, numbered book collecting my collages. I'm not selling 'em - they're exclusively available to people who donate to @creativecommons.bsky.social for their 25th anniversary: giving.gofundme.com/campaign/778... eof/

You can now use a CC license on eBird.org! Photos, recordings, and videos uploaded to eBird are added to one of the world's most valuable repositories of wildlife media for scientific research. And now, they're easier to share than ever! Happy sharing, bird enthusiasts 🦜 ebird.org/news/creativ...

Watch the recording of our Founders Fireside Chat with Lawrence Lessig, Hal Abelson, Molly Van Houweling, and Glenn O. Brown, where they discuss the growth of Creative Commons into a global movement, AI and the commons, and stories from the very earliest days of CC.

This special founders fireside chat is tomorrow, June 23, from 1-2:30 EDT! Lawrence Lessig, Hal Abelson, Molly Van Houweling, and moderator Glenn O. Brown will come together to discuss Creative Commons in its earliest days, and you do not want to miss it. Register now! buff.ly/hGPy21Z

Congratulations to @researchireland.ie who joined our preprint policy framework this spring! 🙌 Research Ireland's open research policy encourages posting preprints to facilitate prompt promotion of research findings. Learn more on the ASAPBio preprint policy framework website: buff.ly/6ERevCB

Artists, educators, researchers, librarians, or anyone curious about sharing on the internet— this video is for you! Watch the recap of our CC101 webinar for an accessible deep dive into the CC licenses. youtu.be/KxdVUh6bOak

Thank you to everyone who joined this fantastic panel event on the legacy and history of the Open Culture movement. If you weren't able to make it, check out the event recording! youtu.be/FvNTXZKqkAg

Don't forget to register for CC101: Intro to the CC Licenses, which is tomorrow, June 17 at 10-11:30 am EDT! pro.gofundme.com/event/creati...

Our event "The Legacy & History of Open Culture" is tomorrow, June 16, at 2:30 pm–3:30 pm UTC! You won't want to miss this panel featuring Medhavi Gandhi, Merete Sanderhoff, Andrea Wallace, and Giovanna Fontenelle, moderated by Brigitte Vézina and Dee Harris. Register today!

Join us for a conversation with some of the voices who helped build the commons in this virtual Founders Fireside Chat on June 23. This special and rare event brings together Lawrence Lessig, Hal Abelson, Molly Van Houweling, and Glenn O. Brown.

CC will be developing new trainings to continue providing the most relevant and up-to-date content. These trainings will likely be two-week courses that offer a digital recognition upon successful completion. Help inform the future trainings by completing this short survey! buff.ly/SQBXNZY

In our next virtual panel event, explore the legacy and history of copyright and open licensing—examining how new legal and cultural frameworks for sharing creativity helped expand public access to knowledge, culture, and collaboration around the world. Register today:

Thanks to everyone who made it to the event on the legacy and history of Open Science! If you missed it, check out the event recording to hear the panel of experts as they reflect on how a belief in open, accessible, and reusable knowledge grew into a global movement. youtu.be/mm3r6dDTV0k

The #OpenHeritageCoalition: 74 organizations. All continents. This Statement didn't build itself. It was co-created by a coalition who believes that equitable access to heritage is worth fighting for. The Statement just surpassed 100 signatories. Add your voice at openheritagestatement.org!

What's happening at CC in June? Find more info and register at creativecommons.org/events!

Join us on June 17 for this special CC101 webinar to dive into the world of CC licenses. Whether you're an artist, educator, researcher, librarian, or just curious, this session is the perfect way to dive into CC licensing. buff.ly/ivVGNo3

Join us for a panel on The Legacy & History of Open Culture on June 16 at 2:30pm UTC! Hear about that origin story of the Open Culture movement from a panel of experts, featuring Medhavi Gandhi, Merete Sanderhoff, Andrea Wallace, Giovanna Fontenelle, Brigitte Vézina, and Dee Harris. buff.ly/ivVGNo3

CC is excited to share our featured artists who have been commissioned to create limited-edition merch designs for our 25th anniversary! Check out their work below. Merch with the new designs will drop in July 🔥

CC's next event "The Legacy & History of Open Science" will reflect on the origins of the movement, the milestones that shaped its growth, and the communities and infrastructures that continue to sustain it today with speakers Melissa Hagemann, John Wilbanks, and Monica Granados. buff.ly/abaPaiZ

If you weren't able to make the Legacy & History of Open Education event last week, now is your chance to see what you missed! Watch the event recording of CC's panel of Open Education experts as they share stories from the global movement. youtu.be/CCzRPQWerSs

We have some big things coming, including a revamped general newsletter! Make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss any upcoming events, recent blog posts, and more. mail.creativecommons.org/subscribe

There are still spots left in our CC Certificate courses that run June 1-August 9, 2026. Learn about CC licenses and become a knowledge resource at your institution through this interactive, engaging, and one-of-a-kind learning opportunity. Register today! pro.gofundme.com/event/2026-c...

CC's virtual panel event The Legacy & History of Open Education is tomorrow! Hear from experts as they reflect on the origins of the open education movement, the milestones that defined its evolution, and the communities that carried it forward across regions and generations.

@doctorow.pluralistic.net 's new art book, Canny Valley, perfectly encapsulates the beauty and importance of sharing human creativity online. While supplies last, donors who contribute $125 or more to Creative Commons will receive a signed copy of the book. Get yours today!

In our newest blog post, we share several interventions we are advancing to restore trust, strengthen participation, and embed public interest values into the AI knowledge ecosystem. We do not have all the answers yet, but we do have a framework for how we will work toward them. buff.ly/aEYLBR4

Open preprint practices are crucial for immediate sharing of scientific research, and our preprint policy framework is a model for promoting preprints. A growing community of research funders and organizations agree, including the Gates Foundation, ASAP Research, and @hhmi-science.bsky.social.

Look what made it to UNESCO House 👀 You can never have too many tote bags. Especially when they're this cute! Get yours from our revamped merch store: creative-commons-shop.fourthwall.com

After Steam released its new Steam Controller on May 4, it immediately sold out. Valve then released the CAD files for the Steam Controller and its Puck under a CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 license. What do you think about this?

On 29 April, over 100 people gathered at UNESCO House in Paris to explore how equitable access to heritage can help solve the world's most pressing challenges. Read our full recap of the event at buff.ly/gf5mIRT. And if your org hasn't, sign the #OpenHeritageStatement at openheritagestatement.org.

CC invites you to explore the legacy of Open Education through a virtual panel on May 15! Panelists include Kathryn Kure, Cable Green, and Angela DeBarger, who will reflect on the origins of the movement and the global communities that carried it forward.

Over the past several months, we've been deep in research, in conversation, and in active collaboration with communities, policymakers, and through that work, CC signals has evolved. Read our new blog post to learn more about this journey. buff.ly/i9CKx8T

We’re going to RightsCon! Let us know if you'd like to come chat with us while we’re there! We are available to chat about our work while we’re in town and may gather a small CC community group for a meal if there’s interest. buff.ly/1V8ZZyw

#Licensing Best Practices for the Sharing of Scientific #Data (A New Report From @creativecommons.bsky.social) creativecommons.org/2026/04/20/l... #scholcomm #opendata #libraries #researchdata #bestpractices

Next month, @monsauce.bsky.social and Taylor Campbell from @creativecommons.bsky.social will discuss how organizations can join a movement advancing early research sharing and open preprint practices by using, aligning with, and endorsing the Preprint Policy Framework. Register 👉️ buff.ly/vRvWIl3

We’ve signed the #OpenHeritageStatement to support a global call for equitable access to #PublicDomain heritage in the digital environment! Discover more about the Statement, how it links to our advocacy for open #CulturalHeritage and how you can sign ➡️ bit.ly/4sB1Ur0 @creativecommons.bsky.social

Today, we are sharing our newest report, "Licensing Best Practices for Sharing Scientific Data", which extends the open data practices originally designed for climate data in our 2023 report "Recommended Best Practices for the Better Sharing of Climate Data" to other disciplines. buff.ly/mkmMe2S

Upcoming events, recent blog posts, community highlights, and more! Sign up for CC's newsletter for the most up-do-date announcements and news from Creative Commons. mail.creativecommons.org/subscribe

We are extending the deadline for submissions to the 25th anniversary zine to August 15! Send us your remixes, your poems, your photography, links to your songs. We want to highlight the messy, creative, playful, political live experiences of our community! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

As a part of our anniversary celebrations, we are pleased to announce the launch of a small fund for two to three regional events in 2026 to amplify the contributions of CC communities over the last 25 years. Read more details and about how to apply in our recent blog post. buff.ly/oFxJlz5

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for CC 101: A Brief History, the first event in celebration of our 25th anniversary! If you missed it, or just want to relive the experience, you can watch the recording of the event. youtu.be/AzFgLYHc-oc

We call this the "I Love Sharing" starter pack. For our anniversary, we've relaunched our merch store with all new designs and ways to wear your love for sharing on your sleeve. creative-commons-shop.fourthwall.com

This year Creative Commons turns 25! Since its founding, CC has created the infrastructure that makes open knowledge possible with CC licenses powering access to tens of billions of works online. Join us in celebrating; there are many ways to get involved 🧵 creativecommons.org/25th-anniver...

Last year, ASAPbio and @creativecommons.bsky.social launched the Preprint Policy Framework that aligns funder and organizational policies to promote open, reusable, timely, and rigorous research communication. Next month, we would like to discuss how organizations can join and endorse the framework.

From publishing the first book released under a CC license to supporting CC's fundraising campaign today, @doctorow.pluralistic.net has been a friend to Creative Commons since the beginning. Recently, Cory wrote about his history with CC and how CC licenses changed the internet. buff.ly/QDwcyMK

Calling all artists! We are seeking designers for limited-edition merch designs to celebrate our anniversary. We will be choosing three artists to create one design each. Submit your portfolio or work samples for consideration by April 20: forms.gle/Y7uppNBYiiWr...

This event is next Tuesday. Reserve your spot today! pro.gofundme.com/event/creati...

Join @creativecommons.bsky.social and ASAPbio in a discussion about joining and endorsing the framework. Register 👇️ buff.ly/vRvWIl3