Digital Distribution for Artists: NFTs and the Economics of Immaterial Art

Join Hamiltonian mentor and alum Jonathan Monaghan, who will discuss art markets, best practices for digital media, concerns and issues surrounding crypto art, and many other topics. The digital age makes it easier than ever for artists to disseminate their work to audiences worldwide. Getting proper remuneration is a different story. How can visual artists sell digital media or other immaterial artforms? How can these artists support themselves in the digital age? Digital marketplaces and the explosion of interest in NFTs and cryptocurrency have given rise to new audiences, patronage, and support for artists. At the same time, this space is fraught with issues.