Last call for applying for $32,000 in artistic grants for Decentraland Art Week 2025
Revamped and Refreshed: Decentraland's Dual Art Call for 2025
It's crunch time, creators! Decentraland's annual Art Week 2025 is kicking off applications, and there's a whopping $32,000 in crypto grants up for grabs. You've got until this Sunday, June 22, to get your creative juices flowing. This ain't no regular art fest; it's a celebration of immersive creativity in the Decentraland virtual world.
Want a piece of the action? You could win $2,200 or $1,000 in MANA, Decentraland's native cryptocurrency, and proudly showcase your masterpiece during the four-day art extravaganza, set to run September 24-27, 2025. Need a boost in your 3D modeling skills or maybe a new laptop for your creative endeavors? Check out our guides to the top 3D modelling software and the best laptops for 3D modeling before you dive in.
This year's theme, 'Touch Grass,' invites artists to delve deep into the yearning for presence and human connection in an ever-more artificial world. Imagine surreal biopunk dreamscapes, or speculative ecosystems that question the very essence of what it feels to experience something real in the virtual realm.
Bay Backner, Head Producer at the Decentraland Foundation, shared his enthusiasm, stating, "We're doling out $32,000 to back visionary artists and curators pushing the limits of virtual expression. In the past, we've featured trailblazers like Lauren Moffatt and Dev Harlan – pioneers at the forefront of VR and immersive art."
The exciting part? Accessibility! This year, Decentraland is making it a breeze for everyone, regardless of their coding or modeling skills. Alongside the open call for 3D artists, the platform will team up non-3D artists and curators with top studios experienced in building in Decentraland. That means even if you're not tech-savvy, you still have a shot at seeing your concept brought to life in the virtual world.
3D artists, immersive designers, game, and creative studios are encouraged to submit proposals for original interactive installations. Ten winners will score $2,200 in MANA, a 2x2 LAND parcel (32m x 32m) for installation, 12 months of live exhibition time in Decentraland's Genesis City, and an official feature in Decentraland Art Week 2025's program.
For those without 3D design skills, fear not! Decentraland has a second track for visual artists, curators, and galleries. Ten concepts will receive $1,000 in MANA, full 3D production by leading virtual design studios, a LAND parcel, 12 months of live exhibition time, and a feature in the Decentraland Art Week 2025 program.
Remember, this is your chance to shine in a leading virtual world platform. The deadline for applications is Sunday, June 22, 2025. Winners will be announced later in June. Don't miss out on this opportunity to show the world what you've got!
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- Artists working in digital art are encouraged to submit proposals for original interactive installations in Decentraland's Art Week 2025, showcasing their talents in 3D modeling and immersive design.
- If you're a visual artist or curator without 3D design skills, Decentraland offers an opportunity for you to collaborate with leading virtual design studios, creating a concept for exhibition in the virtual world.
- Plan your color palette and drawing style carefully, as your digital art could potentially be displayed on smart-home devices and gadgets, demonstrating the power of technology in the art world.
- As a UX designer, you can contribute to the layout and UI design of the installations, ensuring a seamless user experience for attendees during Decentraland Art Week 2025.
- The theme for this year's Art Week is 'Touch Grass,' which invites artists to explore their longing for presence and human connection amid an increasingly artificial world through their paintings or art installations.
- The event aims to showcase a wide variety of creative talents, attracting artists and designers in different fields such as painting, drawing, 3D modeling, and virtual reality, contributing to a diverse and vibrant showcase during the four-day art extravaganza.
- Participating in Decentraland Art Week 2025 might open doors for collaborations with other creative professionals and galleries, expanding your network and furthering your career as a digital artist or designer.
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