Decentraland Announces Creator Funding Program with Awards up to $2.2K
Decentraland Announces Creator Funding Program with Awards up to $2.2K
🎨 Virtual Art Gets Real Money
Decentraland has launched a new funding initiative for virtual creators, offering awards up to $2,200 for virtual art projects. This follows the success of Art Week 2024, which featured 3D gallery designs and awarded $1,500 USDT plus LAND plots to winners.
- Open call for virtual art project funding
- Awards up to $2,200 per project
- Focus on expanding creative ecosystem
Previous Art Week 2024 highlights:
- Featured 3D gallery designs
- Prizes included $1,500 USDT
- Winners received 4x4 LAND plots
so who's ready for the next event 🕹️
Decentraland Foundation Hosts Scene Creation Masterclass
The Decentraland Foundation is hosting an educational masterclass focused on scene creation, led by LastSlice Co's founder @lastraum. The session will take place on June 18 at 4PM UTC in the Decentraland Foundation Discord server. This workshop continues the Foundation's commitment to community education, following their successful series of Discord-based update sessions from late 2024. Join here: [Decentraland Foundation Discord](https://discord.gg/decentraland)
Decentraland Game Night Returns with Five Fast-Paced Challenges
Decentraland announces its latest Game Night featuring five micro-games that will put players' skills to the test. The event includes: - Fall Rush - Patch Battle SpeedTag - Highest Heights - Think or Sink Each game is designed to challenge different player abilities, from quick reflexes to strategic thinking. The event runs for two days on June 19 & 20. Players can compete in these fast-paced challenges to demonstrate their gaming prowess in the virtual world.
Touch Grass: Decentraland Launches Art Week with Nature Theme
Decentraland announces Art Week focusing on reimagining nature in the virtual world. The initiative invites creators to explore themes of rest and reconnection through digital art. Key details: - Awards up to $2,200 for selected virtual artworks - Open call for artists, dreamers, and worldbuilders - Focus on natural elements in digital spaces [Learn more and apply](https://decentraland.org/blog/announcements/get-paid-to-create-in-decentraland-awards-of-up-to-usd2-2k-for-virtual-art) *Submissions now open for creators to participate in redefining digital nature.*
Metaverse Fashion Week 2025 Reveals Three Groundbreaking Runway Shows
Decentraland's Metaverse Fashion Week (April 9-12) announces three distinctive runway experiences: - **Cyberdog**: London's iconic brand brings 90s rave culture and cyberpunk aesthetics with neon, UV-reactive designs - **Free The Youth**: Ghana-based brand showcases African youth culture and street style, emphasizing creative expression - **The Banners We Wear**: A competition featuring designs focused on identity and resilience, with 3 winners to be announced live The event will feature AI styling, AR try-ons, and phygital experiences. More details at [MVFW](https://mvfw.org)
Decentraland Music Festival Announces Exclusive Wearable Collection
The Decentraland Music Festival (Nov 20-23) is offering exclusive collectible wearables for attendees including: - Full outfit set: helmet, jacket, gloves, pants, and shoes - Available during the 4-day festival - Free entry event featuring 27 international artists - 10+ exclusive wearables and emotes total The festival lineup includes notable EDM artists like NGHTMRE, San Holo, Mat Zo, and WHIPPEDCREAM performing exclusive sets. **How to Participate:** - Download Decentraland for free access - Visit the @cooprecsmusic booth to claim wearables - Attend virtual performances across 4 days