PDA: BUILDING A PEOPLE-POWERED ECONOMY
Public Display Agency was
created because too many artists and small
businesses were working in isolation, trying to
be seen, trying to be supported, and trying to
stay afloat without a community behind them. We
believe that people deserve to feel seen. We
believe their work matters. And we believe that
support should be something they can count on,
not something they hope for.
This is why we are building the PDA Economy, a people-powered support system where artists and businesses can receive support any day of the year. A place where visibility is accessible, where generosity flows through the community, and where people can lift one another in meaningful, practical ways.
Inside the PDA Economy,
artists and businesses stand side by side. They
support each other, grow together, use credits
to access visibility tools, and take part in a
system designed to strengthen creativity,
connection, and local culture.
Support can also come from anyone, at any time. You do not need a profile to support someone. When you choose to give, seventy-five percent goes directly to the artist or business. It is support in its purest form.
We are raising funds to build the technology that makes all of this possible. Your contribution helps create a long-term support structure for creative people, independent businesses, and the communities that believe in them. You are helping build a place where belonging is real, where generosity becomes part of daily life, and where artists and small businesses can grow with confidence rather than struggle in silence.
If you believe in creativity, in community, and in people helping people, we invite you to join us. Choose a support tier below and help us bring the PDA Economy to life.
PDA FUNDRAISER SUPPORT TIERS
Credits are the internal currency of the
PDA Economy.
One Credit equals one dollar of internal value.
Credits can be used for visibility tools, boosts, perks, discounts, and future features.
They activate only if the supporter chooses to create a PDA Economy profile, and can also be gifted to an artist or business.
One Credit equals one dollar of internal value.
Credits can be used for visibility tools, boosts, perks, discounts, and future features.
They activate only if the supporter chooses to create a PDA Economy profile, and can also be gifted to an artist or business.
Seed Supporter — $25
For anyone who wants to help plant the roots
of something meaningful.
You receive (for all supporters):
- Seed Supporter badge
- Your name on the Founding Supporter Wall
- Early announcement access to the PDA Economy launch
- If you choose to join the PDA
Economy:
- 10 Credits (equal to $10 worth of internal value)
Community Supporter — $100
For people who want to help strengthen the ecosystem.
You receive (for all supporters):
You receive (for all supporters):
- Everything in Seed Supporter
- Community Supporter badge
- Thank-you feature on PDA social media
- Access to supporter-only updates and previews
- If you choose to join the PDA
Economy:
- 50 Credits (equal to $50 of internal value)
- 10% off one PDA booth or event
- One Visibility Boost (a 24-hour increase in visibility inside the PDA Economy)
Connector — $250
For people who help build bridges between
artists, businesses, and community.
You receive (for all supporters):
You receive (for all supporters):
- Everything in Community Supporter
- Connector badge
- A thank-you spotlight on the PDA website
- A personalized digital art card honouring your support
- If you choose to join the PDA
Economy:
- 100 Credits (equal to $100 of internal value)
- One IG feature (for you or someone you choose)
- One newsletter mention (also giftable)
- 15% off a booth in 2025
Ecosystem Champion — $1,000
For those who believe deeply in what we are
building and want to accelerate it.
You receive (for all supporters):
You receive (for all supporters):
- Everything in Connector
- Ecosystem Champion badge
- A thank-you video from PDA leadership
- Your name listed on the Ecosystem Champion Wall of Honour
- Invitation to a virtual gathering with the PDA team
- If you choose to join the PDA
Economy:
- 250 Credits (equal to $250 of internal value)
- One Featured Project Boost (your project placed at the top of the Discover feed for 48 hours)
- 25% off any booth in 2025
Vision Partner — $5,000 (Limited to 10)
For those who want to help shape the future
of the PDA Economy directly.
You receive (for all supporters):
You receive (for all supporters):
- Everything in Ecosystem Champion
- Vision Partner badge
- A dedicated Vision Partner Spotlight on the PDA website
- A commemorative keepsake item
- Invitations to two Vision Partner strategic sessions
- If you choose to join the PDA
Economy:
- 1,000 Credits (equal to $1,000 of internal value)
- One complimentary booth in 2025 or 2026
- Early access to experimental features and tools
Want a more in-depth look into what we are building? Learn more here
