For Clients

  • We believe in digital art for five core reasons: accessibility, innovation, wellbeing, sustainability and authenticity.

    Accessibility

    Digital art is much more accessible than traditional art forms. With the rise of digital technology, anyone with a computer and internet can create, share and access digital art. Digital art offers variety with the simple click of a button, which means you get to celebrate a more diverse selection of artists and art styles, as well as make their art accessible to a wider audience.

    Innovation

    Artists have always led the way with new forms of technology, and digital art is no exception.

    Think of digital art as the newest painting technique. Except that it is changing all the time, because it is tied up with the internet and computer software. This allows artists to push the boundaries of what is possible, creating new and innovative works that are more engaging than traditional forms of art.

    By supporting digital art, you are supporting innovation and fresh ideas.

    Wellbeing

    We prioritise the wellbeing of our audience, promoting a positive and enriching experience in art and culture without advertising.

    The arts have been shown to have significant impacts on our wellbeing, through providing for emotional escapism and play, promoting optimism and delight, and encouraging a deeper connection to peers and the environment.

    Sustainability

    Digital art is more sustainable than traditional art forms, as it does not require the use of physical materials such as paint, canvas or paper. It also does not require carbon-emitting forms of transportation to transport materials, nor does it leave behind any waste. This makes it more environmentally friendly, and also reduces the cost and logistics of creating and displaying art.

    Authenticity

    We value authenticity by promoting content that is genuine, honest, and community-minded. All of our artists are locally based in Australia. We promise you: no advertising and no screensavers.

  • Our digital library is available upon request. Please email hello@sugarglider.digital for more information.

  • We have over 70 Australian digital artists in our database, which is continually growing. Some of our talent includes Mikaela Stafford, Billy Ryan, Mia Forrest, Sheldon Harrington, and Jonathan Puc.

  • We are super proud of our local talent, who we think deserve more opportunities! This is why we choose to only represent Australian artists.

    We do not use any of our artworks for advertising or branding purposes, and only work with clients who are interested in displaying and engaging with digital art.

  • The subscription economy is here to stay for a reason. It offers our clients so much more choice, and our artists more opportunities.

    Rent out artworks on a monthly basis so that you get more variety and value tailored to your space, while also continually supporting local artists. Email us now for a one-off trial package. We're firm believers in the subscription economy, and we know you are too.

  • Yes. Unless it is noted, all of the artworks available for rental can also be purchased.

  • Yes. Most of the artists in our library would love the opportunity to be commissioned. Please get in touch with our team if you are interested in working with a particular artist.

  • Please email us. We are always looking for new artists to work with.

For Artists

  • Yes. Paid opportunities for artists is one of our key values.

  • Of course, your work can be purchased and you can be sought out for commission.

    We love talking to artists about new ways of working together, so if there is a project or field that you think would be a mutually beneficial collaboration please do reach out to us for a chat.

  • We accept dynamic time-based artworks without audio, in the form of .mp4 or .mov.

  • You can submit work with a sound element, but please note that most of the time we will not be using the audio component at all.

    Most of our clients’ screens are in public places of thoroughfare or waiting, and will not be compatible with any sort of soundscape.

  • Yes, we do - as long as you are originally from Australia or have spent enough time there to identify as Australian.

    Our mission is to represent and empower local talent.

  • Yes! Our artist application form can be found here.

General FAQs

For all other enquiries, please fill out our contact form.

  • A non-fungible token, NFT, is a proof of ownership and authenticity of an asset (usually digital). Like cryptocurrency, NFTs are created or ‘minted’ using blockchain technology.

    While cryptocurrency is fungible, each NFT is non-fungible (as the name states). This means that each NFT is unique and not interchangeable with any other NFT. It is a one-of-a-kind asset an cannot be copied, substituted or subdivided.

    In other words, similar to owning a certificate for a physical artwork, NFTs provide you with an authentication for purchased digital artworks.

  • NFTs are an additional way for artists to generate revenue and protect artists' works. You can turn a digital representation of a physical artwork into an NFT, and sell that. The NFT version will have a unique token, verifying its authenticity. Meanwhile, you still separately can own and sell the underlying physical artwork.

  • A digital, crypto or NFT wallet is where you can securely store your cryptocurrency. We use MetaMask, which is one of the most popular ones. It is free to set up, until you put money in it (which converts to cryptocurrency). This guide provides more details.

  • Web3 is the next generation of the internet.

    Web 1 was the static web. The display was non-interactive and it functioned more like a digital library.

    Web 2 was about interaction and user-generated content - liking, commenting, sharing. Think of social media and Wikipedia.

    Web 3 is the next advancement, using an enhanced metadata system that structures information for humans and machines. The use of AI makes information processing the fastest it’s ever been. It also has improved graphics, and is about creating an even more universal, decentralised open world.

  • The Blockchain is a distributed public ledger that records transactions and stores data. The blockchain is a independent entity which is not hosted by one company or organisation, which helps keeps things secure and accurate. The blockchain secures the identification and non-transferability of digital stocks and is the underlying process that makes cryptocurrencies possible. NFTs are typically held on the Ethereum blockchain.

  • Smart contracts are programs stored on the blockchain that automate the execution of an agreement. When predetermined conditions have been met and verified (such as releasing funds to the appropriate body or sending notifications) a network of computers execute these actions. Smart contracts are used so that all participants can be immediately certain of the outcome and that only registered parties have access.

  • Cryptocurrency aka. crypto is a virtual currency that uses cryptography to secure transactions. Existing on blockchain, cryptocurrencies do not have a regulating authority, but use a decentralised system to record transactions and issue new units. In other words, cryptocurrency doesn’t rely on third parties (ie. banks) to verify transactions and is not tangible currency.

    Some examples of cryptocurrencies include Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin and Ripple.

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