Blockchain for art & culture
Blockchain for art & culture
Join us for a series of three educational and concept-development sessions designed to create a catalogue of practical ideas for using blockchain technology in the cultural sector.
During the Campus, you will explore real-world blockchain implementations and learn the full process—from defining a problem to designing a solution. Along the way, you will work with experts from the blockchain industry and the cultural sector.
The starting point for our discussions and work will be the existing blockchain initiatives developed by the New Music Orchestra (OMN), including the Oementum token and a platform currently being developed to enable the exchange of tokens for benefits.
Who is it for
The Campus is for adults who are interested in blockchain and want to develop ideas on how this technology can be used in culture.
No specialised technical knowledge is required—basic familiarity is enough, along with a willingness to learn, experiment, and share your ideas with a team of like-minded enthusiasts.
We particularly welcome people working in or connected to: culture, IT, law, business, design, marketing, education, and new technologies.
Dates and format
The Campus will include three online sessions (via Google Meet). The working language will be Polish.
Sessions will take place on Thursdays: 22 Jan 2026, 29 Jan 2026, and 5 Feb 2026, from 19:00 to 21:00.
If a group of participants from the Katowice/Bytom area forms, we will consider an optional in-person meeting for those interested.
How we work
Participants work in two fixed thematic groups. Between sessions, we will also ask you to prepare ideas or refine your concept so you can share it with the group at the next meeting and receive feedback.
Thematic tracks
When completing the recruitment form, you will choose one of two tracks:
Track A: blockchain for the cultural industry (B2B)
Track B: blockchain for cultural audiences (B2C)
Areas of work
Track A (B2B) focuses on “behind-the-scenes” collaboration in culture: institutions, NGOs, artists, producers, sponsors, and suppliers. We design blockchain use cases that streamline processes and reduce paperwork: transparent settlements and revenue splits, registers of contracts/licences/consents, document workflows, confirmation of sponsorship deliverables, project and grant reporting, access management (who has rights to which materials), and the secure exchange of services between organisations. The outcome should be simple, implementable models: what we record, who has access, how we measure impact, and which risks (legal/UX) need to be mitigated. Example: a co-production where, once a milestone is approved, a payment is triggered automatically and the decision is recorded; or a centralised asset catalogue with access rights in one place.
Track B (B2C) focuses on the culture–audience relationship. We look for blockchain applications that are easy for people outside the crypto world and that genuinely increase engagement: from smooth onboarding, through loyalty programmes and gamification, to digital participation mementos and access to content (e.g., educational materials, backstage access, recordings). We will also try to design solutions for micro-patronage and community-building: rewarding referrals, co-creating communication, learning paths, and missions. The outcome is step-by-step use cases: what the audience member does, what they receive, how we measure impact, and how we reduce spam and entry barriers. Example: a badge for attendance after scanning a QR code that unlocks additional content, plus an “ambassador” level for inviting others.
Outputs
After the Campus, we will produce:
- a catalogue of ideas (use cases) described in one consistent format: problem → solution → mechanics → users → risks → metrics → implementation resources
- a shortlist of 2–4 concepts recommended for further prototyping within the OMN ecosystem
- a summary report published on the OMN website
How to apply
To apply, fill in the recruitment form: https://forms.gle/2tSBi9Fh9b5HCHXy9
Application period: 2 Jan 2026 – 16 Jan 2026
Places: up to 20 participants
The organiser reserves the right to select participants based on the responses submitted via the form.
Cost and certificate
Participation in the Campus is free of charge.
A completion certificate will be issued to participants who attend all three sessions and present the results of their group work.
Campus rules and regulations:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/13WvKJUDc-jcwTjsihOKpt2mqhEriukvW/view?usp=share_link
The Campus is delivered as part of the project “New concert formats in public spaces”, co-funded under the National Recovery Plan (KPO).
The Campus partner is the Art Intelligence Institute.