Membership Overview
SDA is a collective built and run by its members, shaping both its creative direction and operations. Whether you’re here to share your work, collaborate on projects, or take on a larger role in the community, there’s a place for you. SDA is structured to keep decision-making in the hands of its active members, ensuring that those who contribute meaningfully have the strongest influence over the collective’s future.
Join us in setting the gold standard for community-building, artists supporting artists, and ways to collect & display artwork in the new era of digital art.
"Whether you’re here to sell, experiment, learn, collaborate, or just hang out and enjoy art with like-minded people, there’s a place for you." - Shadow PhanTom
2D Illustration ⭐ 3D Modeling ⭐ AI-Assisted Art ⭐ Code-Based Art ⭐ Collage & Mixed Digital Media ⭐ Digital Painting ⭐ Fractal Art ⭐ Generative Art ⭐ Glitch Art ⭐ Pixel Art ⭐ Photobashing ⭐ Motion Graphics ⭐ VR Sculpting ⭐ Vector Art ⭐ Voxel Art
Membership is free. Artists maintain autonomy. Non-artist members also welcome. Passive income-generating opportunities here for the taking.
No catches, just community.
Membership
Types
- Community Members – Engage with the community, participate in discussions, explore SDA’s tools and resources, and access personal revenue-generating opportunities.
- Contributing Members – Join SDA projects, collaborate with others, and access greater revenue-sharing opportunities.
- Merit-Based Equity – Earn greater influence in SDA’s direction through active participation and long-term contributions.
Membership is free and your level is based on your contributions, not fees.
Roles in
the Collective
While Artists are at the core of SDA, the Collective scales through the efforts of members in key support roles:
- Artists – Create any type of art that can be shared in a digital format
- Amplifiers – Expand SDA’s reach through marketing and promotion
- Agents – Develop sales and business partnerships
- Curators – Manage and organize content within SDA’s Frames and projects
- Operators – Maintain and develop SDA’s technical infrastructure
- Moderators – Foster community engagement and collaboration
Members can hold multiple roles, contributing in ways that best fit their skills and interests.
How to Join SDA:
In a Nutshell
- To become a Community Member, we ask you submit 5 -10 pieces of artwork from your portfolio.
- To become a Contributing Member, we also want you to submit a new piece you create based on one of our three current SDA projects: WeatherVaults, Alien Embedded or Chromalumexis.
- To apply for a non-artist membership position, take a ticket on discord and let us know what type of role you'd like to apply for (see "Roles" above.)..
For full details and to complete the Membership Application process,
visit our Discord server.
There are also Guest channels on our server for people who want to engage more casually with the digital art community without becoming an SDA Collective member. So come on by and say hi! (We do have community rules everyone is expected to read and follow.)
Opportunities
Beyond Creation
Participation in SDA extends beyond creating art. The collective is structured to ensure that members who contribute—whether through art, promotion, curation, or technical development—share in its success. Revenue is distributed across artists and support roles, offering multiple pathways to benefit from involvement.
(Scroll down to learn more about revenue distribution.)
How Revenue is Distributed
Supporting Artists, Members, and the growth of the Digital Art Ecosystem
The majority of SDA revenue goes directly to Artists who contribute artwork to SDA’s digital feeds, complete commissions, NFT sales, etc. ensuring ongoing income for creators.
SDA’s Growth Exchange Fund is a mutual support system with its two core technology partners who provide infrastructure and platform development. SDA contributes 10% of revenue in return for reciprocal contributions as partners grow.
Moderators, Curators, Amplifiers, Agents, and Operators receive a share of revenue, ensuring that those who help sustain SDA’s growth are fairly compensated.
Funds allocated to SDA’s legal, financial, and IT infrastructure to keep contracts, royalties, and operational logistics secure and beneficial for members.