ARTIST CALL:

BROTHA WHISKEY x ARTBAE

A Virtual Art Experience for the Culture

Artbae is proud to partner with the Brotha Whiskey brand, in partnership with Rex Gatling, Founder of Xzec Gaming and an Augmented/Mixed Reality App Developer, to curate a next-generation digital art experience.

We are seeking DMV-based artists (21+) to be featured in a fully immersive virtual speakeasy lounge + art gallery, accessible via mobile, web, and AR/smart glasses.

This is not an event, but is a living, evolving digital exhibition space, that will also host events.

✨ THE EXPERIENCE

Artists selected will have their work featured inside a custom-built virtual environment including:

A speakeasy-inspired lounge
A curated art gallery exhibition space
A patio + cultural activation area
Dedicated mural + sculpture zones

Each artwork will be professionally rendered with lighting, depth, and spatial placement within the environment.

Think:
your work, living inside a digital world.

🔗 ARTIST FEATURES

Each selected artist will receive:

A dedicated artist profile (bio, brand story, links)
Clickable artwork with external links (sales, website, socials)
Integration of:
- Video content
- Artist storytelling
- Brand history + context
Placement in a curated Artbae exhibition

Your work will not only be seen, but will be experienced and interacted with.

📊 DATA + VISIBILITY

This platform is built with intention and insight.

Each artwork will include interaction + view tracking
Analytics will capture engagement within the space
Data will be shared at the discretion of the platform for artist insight and growth

💰 SALES + VALUE

Artists will receive the lion’s share of all artwork sales (more deets to come)
External purchase links can be integrated
Work can remain on display long-term with opportunities for:
- Rotating exhibitions
- Featured placements
- Ongoing visibility

🎨 WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We are curating a cohesive, elevated experience.

Preferred themes include:

Whiskey-inspired artwork
Spirits, nightlife, culture, and ritual
Black legacy + modern luxury
Abstract, figurative, and experimental work

Accepted formats:

High-quality .PNG files (for digital canvas rendering)
2D works (with potential for 3D/sculptural adaptation within the space)

🧠 CURATORIAL VISION

This space will be curated by Artbae, with a dedicated:

Artbae Branding Presence
“Curated by Artbae” exhibition credit
Intentional artist selection to ensure a cohesive, gallery-level experience

🗓️ DEADLINE

Submissions due: Monday, April 6th, 2026, 11:59pm
Selections Announced: Between Tuesday, April 7th, 2026 and Wednesday, April 8th, 2026.

Selected works will be integrated into the platform ahead of a:

🎉 VIRTUAL ART OPENING

A hybrid mobile + in-person watch party experience in the DMV will be forthcoming.

⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTES

Must be 21+ to apply
Final environment visuals are currently under development and cannot be publicly shared
Submission does not guarantee selection, as this is a curated experience

🔥 FINAL WORD

This is an opportunity to be part of something bigger than a traditional exhibition.

A space where:

Art meets technology
Culture meets innovation
And artists are positioned for visibility, storytelling, and ownership

Welcome to the future of curation.

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ARTIST SUBMISSION FORM

Please complete the submission below thoughtfully.
Selections will be curated with intention.