# April 2026 Newsletter *Post Art Nexus follow up, MyPalette Updates, & Open Calls* By [PPN x MyPalette: Signal in Color](https://paragraph.com/@mypalette) · 2026-04-03 ppn, ethdenver, art, opencall, digital --- Art Nexus Was Just the Beginning ================================ Hello Pixels, What a night. Art Nexus at ETHDenver 2026 was everything we hoped and more: a room full of energy, conversation, creativity, and real connection. From the speakers and featured artists to the photos, partnerships, and people who showed up to be part of it, the entire night reminded us why building community in real life matters so much. We want to start by saying thank you to everyone who helped make it happen. A huge thank you to our _sponsors and partners:_ [**MetaSill**](https://x.com/metasill)**,** [**Stand With Crypto**](https://x.com/standwithcrypto)**,** [**BRAINFROGXLM**](https://x.com/BRAINFROGXLM)**,** [**ExponentLabsHQ**](https://x.com/exponentlabshq)**, WebZero, illust, and Swarms** And a special thank you to our speakers for bringing thoughtful conversation, perspective, and presence to the night. Art Nexus was full of excitement, momentum, and genuine connection, and it made us even more excited for the next in-person event to come. ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/fb680bd4f4b06ad279cbec7114a7da3ec0261f389476b96df164500ad241a4b0.png) Porter Photo House Galley See your favorite works from Art Nexus -------------------------------------- We’re excited to share that the event photo gallery is now live! Photos were beautifully captured by **Chloe Porterfield**, and we’re incredibly grateful for the care and talent she brought to documenting the night. You can view the gallery [here](https://porterphotohouse.shootproof.com/gallery/2026-Art-Nexus/) 👈 If you are an artist who was shown and didn't get the chance to download your photo or check out the individual prints, please reach out to us in Discord directly, and we will assist you. We’ve also made it possible for artists who exhibited to optionally purchase their own prints from the event/our photographer. Any print purchases go directly to the cost of the paper and ink that is provided by the photographer/print studio. This is a fun way too take a keep-sake home with you as a showcased artist! If you’d like a print, just ask inside our Discord community, and we’ll point you in the right direction. New updates on MyPalette ------------------------ We’ve been making meaningful progress on our platform, **MyPalette**. Our **Open Calls interface has now been updated,** so it’s easier to browse what’s happening across the platform. You can now clearly view: * Live open calls * Under-curation open calls * Past closed open calls * Updated UI on open call submission and curation page ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/66c5c275f025ad1e9ad408c54038003240d2e5e9c6d50ba549e8e0b70c863308.jpg) New Curation Rating System We have significantly upgraded our Curation tools for hosts: \-- Star rating system & guest curators active for all future Open Calls with designated “Curation” tab in the user dashboard. This is a big step toward making the platform easier to navigate for both artists and organizers. And we’re not stopping there. We’re also working toward a new **community education area, user notifications, and updated user dashboard functionality on the platform**, a public-facing space where people will be able to submit educational resources, including videos, written guides, text-based learning, and more. That content will be promoted through both PPN and MyPalette as we continue building a stronger resource hub for digital artists and creative communities. You can explore the platform here: [**MyPalette.xyz**](https://www.mypalette.xyz/) Whether you want to create or update your portfolio, submit to open calls, host your own open call, or simply explore the newest platform features, now is a great time to jump in. * * * LIVE Open Calls --------------- Check out our latest open calls to get involved. ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/45d43f7dd62af2553affbebd0b056e549bb9832c85508e3e1549cddc0b66c8e6.png) ### [Centaurus Open Call](https://www.mypalette.xyz/open-calls/bf6748cb-d14d-4140-8405-bc7d8b70f823) - No theme — Best talent wins **$1,000 Grand Prize - provided by Centaurus** **_10 Winners (1 Grand + 9 Surprise Rewards)_** Deadline: April 30 @ 11:59 pm MST 5/3/2026 winner announcements by Centaurus **How to enter:** * Sign up as a creator on MyPalette.xyz & thecentaurus.io * Launch your NFT on Centaurus and submit your NFT artwork on MyPalette.xyz for curator review * Post it on X and tag @TheCentaurusM & @MyPalettexyz * Invite others: Tag 2 creators or collectors in your post ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/21c6bd1e80070536c00db0d7fec708fb62c4af846eb18588939c50e4e4b96c6d.png) ### [**U'R Train**](https://www.mypalette.xyz/open-calls/7f18b150-668f-4995-b1a2-47a98b5eccc0) **-** Organized by Luxembourg House Of Web3 Theme: "The train", inviting individuals to express their vision of the train. Individuals would indeed be encouraged to describe what a train would look like to them in the future. **Selected artworks would be displayed in a very public (high foot-traffic) walkway in Luxembourg** Deadline: July 29 **How to enter:** * Submit artwork on the MyPalette open call * Post on X about your submission tagging another creator, @LuxHouseWeb3, and @MyPalettexyz * * * Ready to Level Up Your Project? [Host an OpenCall](https://www.mypalette.xyz/host-application) on MyPalette.xyz =============================================================================================================== Imagine **tapping into a vibrant global network of 200+ independent artists**, most of whom can produce high-quality content/artwork at highly skilled levels, creators from every corner of the world, **for free + marketing of your event from the PPN community!** Whether you’re _curating an exhibition, launching a Web3 drop, scouting talent for a gig, looking for your next genius creative, or just sparking creativity at your next event,_ **hosting an open call on MyPalette.xyz** lets you _rally submissions, invite guest curators to co-shape the vision, and use our built-in talent funnel to review/export standout artists’ contact info directly._ **No fees. No gatekeeping. _Just real value:_** _access to fresh talent_, animated submissions, easy curation tools, and a platform built for artists and hosts to thrive together. Every user gets one free submission per call, and hosting is free! Want in? Head to the Open Calls page → scroll to the bottom → hit **Apply to Host**. Takes 1-2 minutes to submit an application; our team reviews and reaches out fast. Questions? Drop us a line at [ppn@mypalette.xyz](mailto:ppn@mypalette.xyz) or in our Discord! Let’s build something epic. What’s your next call going to be? 🎨🔥 [![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/d1dff4fbfc2b9a11455505a67a772f180f573c22fffad554aa12f2f14a1b5910.jpg)](https://www.mypalette.xyz/host-application) MyPalette Open Call Host Application * * * What to do next --------------- Our biggest ask right now is simple: **Sign up on MyPalette and stay involved.** From there, take a few minutes to: * Check out the Art Nexus gallery * Download your featured photo if your work was shown * Ask us about prints if you’d like one as an exhibited artist * Explore MyPalette.xyz * Create or update your portfolio * Submit to or host an open call Art Nexus was a reminder that this community is real, growing, and full of people who care deeply about where this all goes next. Thank you for being part of it. More soon, **The PPN + MyPalette Team** ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/a24f22b45aefc92fad19cde5dedde71da350b7a9964dba5e3b2d0c047ab90656.jpg) --- *Originally published on [PPN x MyPalette: Signal in Color](https://paragraph.com/@mypalette/april-newsletter)*