By organizing an event/open conversation, we planted the seed towards creating a sustainable and influential future for the Willem de Kooning Academy. The values outlined in this passage include equality between human and more-than-human life, collective work and mutual support, generosity and gratitude, trust, and the importance of multiple perspectives and ongoing learning in the development of a regenerative economy. Zoöps, or organizational bodies, actively seek collaborations and base their relationships on trust and shared values and visions.