Refraction Fund for Art + Public Goods

Fueling Art that Powers Public Goods

How do public goods get funded, and why does it matter? The Refraction Fund for Art + Public Goods, sponsored by Gitcoin, empowers artists to make these complex systems visible and engaging. From dynamic visual storytelling to interactive installations, this fund supports creative projects that illustrate mechanism design, demonstrate funding flows, and reveal the real-world impact of public goods—bridging the gap between technology, art, and collective action.

Eligibility

This fund is dedicated to artists and creators using their craft to decode and visualize how funding systems work. Whether through immersive experiences, data-driven artworks, or compelling narratives, projects should make abstract financial and governance models tangible, engaging, and accessible to the public.
To qualify for this match fund, projects must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Visualize mechanism design—exploring governance, incentives, or coordination in public goods funding.
- Demonstrate funding flows—showcasing how resources move through decentralized funding ecosystems.
- Tell compelling stories of impact—illustrating how public goods shape communities and drive change.
- Utilize digital media, interactive installations, live art, or other engaging formats.
- Align with Refraction’s vision of artist-led innovation at the intersection of art, technology, and culture.
- Present a clear creative and technical plan for execution.