Chris Cummings

Chris Cummings is the founder & CEO of Iconic Moments, the first NFT Marketplace exclusively for historical and cultural brands. Iconic Moments is a recipient of the 2022 United Nations World Summit Award for innovation in culture and tourism.

Chris is an entrepreneur, 4-time CEO, and former Federal attorney. Prior to founding Iconic Moments, Chris founded Pass It Down, a digital storytelling platform for cultural institutions, that’s been recognized globally as a pioneer in experiential media by Coca-Cola, the Consumer Technology Association, Daymond John, and the Museum + Heritage Awards. Chris consults the world’s leading institutions on how to drive digital engagement and revenue.

Chris received his JD from the Paul M. Hebert LSU Law Center and has clerked for numerous judges, including the honorable Chief Justice Johnson of the Louisiana Supreme Court. Chris received a double BA in Political Science and International Relations from Louisiana State University.

Chris Cummings will be speaking at the Museum Fundraising Summit on 18 July 2023:

Fundraising with Non-Fungible Tokens

Iconic Moments is pioneering new ways to fundraise through NFTs, partnering with institutions like the Universal Hip Hop Museum and the White House Historical Association.

With NFTs revealing a new kind of art enthusiast, institutions unlock potential for community building and diversified finances. Iconic Moments collaborates with digital artists, creating unique NFTs inspired by traditional art, benefiting all parties.

Join Chris Cummings in a dynamic talk on NFT-based fundraising Helen Harrison, Director, Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center.