# Call for Art
Crypto is a generational movement, and art is the universal language across cultures. We are curating a focused, carefully selected showcase of works that capture the essence of web3 culture. Memes are powerful, and we love memes. But, we prefer well-researched ideas that explore the deeper meanings, themes, and inspiration behind the movement. We seek artists who can transform these complex themes into fresh, symbolic, and imaginative expressions that will resonate across communities and endure beyond market cycles.
#### How We Operate
We are not a platform, but a single evolving collection of art. We pay artists up front and, in addition, give them a portion of the NFTs that enter the collection. We are looking for either existing art or 1/1 NFTs (to [vault](/cryptoart/the-project/web3/vaults.md) and back by a small 1/N edition), or we can structure a commission for new works specifically for the artist. We are particularly interested in artists that can include a process video with their work.
In terms of licensing, we operate with clarity and fairness. For existing artwork, artists keep copyright, but enter into an exclusive licensing agreement that prohibits dilution of the work. For structured commissions, copyrights are controlled by a foundation at Cryptoart.org.
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How backed editions work: We only acquire 1/1 art pieces. We issue a small (usually around 30) numbered edition of NFTs backed by the original art piece. Anyone that owns all of the remaining NFTs in the edition can redeem them for the original art piece.
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#### Some ideas for artistic direction
We are looking for crypto thematic art and prefer metaphors, symbolism, and storytelling over simple visuals like coins, logos, or chains. Those motifs aren't prohibited, but we value artwork that goes deeper through allegory, abstraction, cultural remixing, and narrative. Below are some ideas as a creative spark. This list is not intended to be comprehensive.
Foundations of Cryptocurrency
* Bitcoin myth-making and the enigma of Satoshi
* Blockchain imagined as living architecture or digital cathedrals
* Consensus mechanisms (PoW/PoS) as energetic, abstract forces
* The genesis block as creation mythology
Decentralization & Freedom
* Meme culture reimagined with artistic depth
* HODL, FOMO, diamond hands—the emotional psychology of crypto
* "To the moon" as modern mythology and collective dreaming
* Community rituals around launches, airdrops, and market cycles
Pop Culture Meets Blockchain
* Iconic characters navigating decentralized worlds
* Sci-fi and fantasy aesthetics merged with crypto economics
* Retro-futurism: '80s arcades, '90s cyberpunk, anime × DeFi
* Gaming economies bleeding into reality
Power Structures & Resistance
* Political and corporate capture of decentralized ideals
* Overbearing regulatory regimes stifling innovation
* The tension between permissionless systems and state control
* Crypto as both liberation tool and target of establishment power
Virtual Worlds & Digital Identity
* Metaverse cities where value flows like rivers
* Avatars as vessels for cryptographic identity
* AI agents participating in crypto economies
* The blurring boundary between physical and digital ownership
Sustainability & Ethics
* The spectacular energy of mining operations
* Green crypto solutions and renewable-powered networks
* The tension between freedom and environmental responsibility
* Beauty emerging from efficient systems
Human Stories in the Digital Age
* Crypto adoption across diverse cultures and communities
* Everyday people empowered by programmable money
* The universal language of economic hope and digital sovereignty
* Generational shifts in how we perceive and store value
#### Request an Invitation
This collection is by invitation only. You can nudge us to review your artwork by [contacting us](https://cryptoart.com/pages/contact).
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