Polkadot Art Space : A Mini Gallery on a Tricycle as a Medium of Integration Between Art and Education Polkadot - Milestone 1
Beneficiary:Executive Summary: Polkadot Art Space Proposal
Polkadot Art Space is a groundbreaking initiative that leverages the power of art, creativity, and real-world engagement to onboard non-Web3 users into the Polkadot ecosystem. This proposal outlines a pilot-to-scaling model that combines education, community building, and visual storytelling through a unique, mobile gallery format.
Vision & Purpose
The core vision is to make Polkadot accessible, human-centered, and culturally relevant by reaching people where they are—offline, on the streets, in schools, at community events.
The initiative is designed to:
- Engage new audiences with zero prior blockchain knowledge
- Transform the perception of Polkadot through tangible, creative experiences
- Develop a scalable, franchise-ready model that can expand regionally and sustainably
What Is Polkadot Art Space?
At the center of the project is a custom-designed mini art gallery mounted on a three-wheeled vehicle (bajaj) that will:
- Display NFT artworks from Polkadot creators
- Feature educational videos about JAM, Polkadot, and Web3
- Host DIY art activities (like totebag painting)
- Serve as a mobile meetup and learning space
It’s not just an art space—it's an IRL (In Real Life) activation unit that brings blockchain to the public in a joyful, visual, and inclusive way.
Why This Matters for Polkadot
Despite Polkadot’s strong developer ecosystem and technical sophistication, outreach efforts have primarily focused on Web3-native users. Polkadot Art Space:
- Reaches non-Web3 audiences—students, artists, children, and general communities
- Addresses the lack of creative educational interfaces in the Polkadot ecosystem
- Provides a new model for public engagement using art and culture as the medium
- Creates network effects by partnering with local schools, universities, and art institutions
Project Components & Deliverables
Milestone 1 – Pilot Launch ($34,000):
- Build the Mini Gallery on a tricycle with custom livery, screen, and interior
- Develop and distribute 500+ Polkadot DIY Packs (totebags, paint, kits)
- Launch weekly exhibitions at Maros Car-Free Day & local meetups
- Establish Polkadot Corner collaborations with universities
- Generate digital presence: content creation, influencer outreach, review videos
Milestone 2 – Expansion & Diversification ($68,000):
- Develop a Polkadot character IP for brand identity
- Launch a second Polkadot Art Space unit
- Expand to Makassar, Sulawesi, and begin exploring a franchise model
- Collaborate with 3 major universities and expand to elementary & junior schools
- Join Web2 public events and initiate cross-ecosystem collaborations (e.g., with NounsDAO)
Milestone 3 – Scaling & Sustainability ($95,000):
- Conduct in-depth research and evaluation
- Expand into 5 major cities: Bali, Jakarta, Surabaya, Solo, Yogyakarta
- Launch the first Polkadot Art Space Festival (international-scale art & Web3 fusion)
- Formalize franchise systems with trained ambassadors
- Transition into a self-sustaining business model (no further funding needed)
Quantitative Metrics
- 500+ DIY Kits Distributed
- 8+ Weekly Public Exhibitions
- 150+ Students Educated
- 2+ University Collaborations
- 20K+ Social Media Engagement (X, Instagram)
- 2+ Gallery Partnerships
- 1 Mini Art Festival Conducted
Qualitative Metrics
- Sparked interest in Web3 among audiences with no prior exposure
- Turned casual engagement (DIY coloring) into meaningful conversation about blockchain
- Encouraged UGC (user-generated content) where visitors tagged Polkadot online
- Validated strong demand for educational blockchain experiences through art
Community & Collaboration Strategy
- Monthly reporting to the community and Polkadot forum
- Active engagement across X (Twitter), Telegram, and Instagram
- Open channels for ecosystem partnerships and co-hosted events
Why Now? Why Polkadot?
With a declining NFT market and limited non-technical outreach in Web3, this is the perfect time for Polkadot to:
- Lead with creativity, not just code
- Reach new audiences who value culture, community, and experience
- Demonstrate the values of decentralization in a warm, human format
Polkadot Art Space is not just a project—it’s a movement.
It invites people into Web3 without asking them to understand it first. It begins with color, curiosity, and creativity—and ends with community.
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Polkadot Art Space Exterior Design
Polkadot Art Space Interior Design
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Hello, have you considered presenting this idea to the marketing bounty?
PolkaWorld votes NAY
PolkaWorld opposes all brand marketing proposals that lack clear pathways to real user conversion. Specifically, this proposal raises the following concerns:
1.Lack of alignment with onchain participation goals
PolkaWorld prioritizes initiatives that drive meaningful onchain engagement and tool adoption. While this proposal may help raise awareness of the Polkadot brand, it lacks mechanisms to guide new users toward actual Web3 actions — such as creating wallets, participating in governance, or using core ecosystem tools.
2.High budget with hard-to-measure impact
The total budget approaches $200,000, primarily allocated to physical venues, creative production, and offline activations. While increasing visibility is valuable, this format’s return on investment (ROI) is difficult to validate with onchain data. For a pilot initiative of this scale, we believe the budget is too high.
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