Participation in PDA events is based on a flat fee of $200, which includes: A professional 10’ x 6’ display panel Venue setup and access to power (where available) Event photography and national marketing A personalized PDA artist profile, which remains live after the eventThere are no additional tiers or ticket quotas — one accessible rate for all artists.

The Work ExchangeProgram allows artists to volunteer behind the scenes or at events in exchange for participation credit. Each hour worked is valued at $25 toward your $200 artist fee.
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Work may include: Event setup and takedown Door check-in, hospitality, or     production support Remote artist scouting and administrative tasks. It's a way to remove financial barriers while contributing to the PDA community. Training is provided.

Tap to Support allows attendees and online visitors to contribute directly to artists through their PDA profile.Each artistr eceives: A supporter link 75% of every contribution (delivered via weekly Stripe     payouts) Continued earning potential long after the eventWe encourage artists to actively share their profiles and help build this people-powered creative economy.

Yes. To receive Tap to Support contributions, artists must complete onboarding for a StripeConnect account. This ensures secure, compliant payouts and is required for participation. A secure onboarding link is provided after registration.

No. Artist profiles are locked after submission, so please ensure your images and bio reflect your best work. Profiles go live exactly as submitted.

No. You retain 100%of your art sales. PDA does not take commission. You are responsible for your own sales and payment processing at the event.

No. Artists retain full ownership and copyright of their work. By uploading content to yourprofile, you grant PDA a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use your images for event promotion and documentation.

You’ll log your hours using a provided system, and PDA will confirm them before the event. Once you've accumulated $200 worth of work (8 hours), your participation is confirmed. You can also mix Work Exchange with partial payment if needed.

We understand that circumstances change. If you're unable to complete your hours, you may pay the remaining balance to confirm your participation or defer your application to a future event.

The LearningPortal is a free digital resource hub built for artists. It includes:

- Recordings of Empowerment & Development Talks
- Step-by-step guides on pricing, marketing, and event prep
- Grant templates, funding resources, and budgeting tools
- Access to live drop-in sessions  and expert Q&As

You do not need to be booked for an event to access it.

Yes. Even if you'reparticipating in an event, you must register separately for the LearningPortal to access all resources and recordings. Once signed up, you'll keep access indefinitely.

These monthly sessions feature guest experts covering topics like pricing, confidence, branding, and funding. Talks are live on Zoom, recorded, and transcribed. The first 40 minutes are presentation, followed by Q&A.

Drop-ins happen twice weekly and are open to registered artists. They’re casual, open-format sessions for questions, updates, and community connection. All sessions are recorded in case you miss one.

No. Your fee secures your panel, marketing, and admin support. This policy helps keep PDA accessible and sustainable. Refunds may be issued if:

- PDA cancels the event (full refund or credit offered)
- You submit a documented request at least 10 days before the event for special cases (e.g., medical     emergency)

All refund decisions are at PDA’s discretion.

We’re building a national ecosystem of artist support that includes:

- Free education through the Learning Portal National and local event marketing
- Long-term visibility via your PDA profile
- Income opportunities through Tap to Support
- Inclusive options like Work Exchange