what's Art Commissions TZ?

Art Commissions TZ (ACTZ) is a curated NFT art platform built on the Tezos blockchain, specializing in monthly open calls for artists to create and mint unique 1/1 digital artworks. Each edition features a theme, such as "Absence," "Nostalgia," or "Shape/Form," where a panel of curators selects 40 participants from submissions. Selected artists mint their pieces as NFTs on Tezos, and the platform places an opening bid of 50 XTZ to kickstart auctions, fostering a supportive ecosystem for emerging and established creators in the crypto art space. The project emphasizes community and curation, involving guest curators from the Tezos NFT community to ensure diverse and high-quality selections. By leveraging Tezos' energy-efficient blockchain, ACTZ enables low-cost minting and trading of artworks, making it accessible for artists worldwide. Auctions occur on Tezos marketplaces, promoting direct artist-collector interactions without intermediaries. ACTZ builds on the intersection of traditional art commissioning and blockchain technology, transforming one-off commissions into verifiable, ownable digital assets. It has hosted multiple themed cohorts, including glitch art and nature-inspired animations, as seen in collaborations like the "Glitch" series.

Art Commissions TZ launched "Shape / Form," a new curated edition with open call works now auctioned.