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DeviantArt is coming to Los Angeles for our next Launchpad DevMeet! Join us on March 12, 2026 from 4 PM to 8 PM to connect with fellow creators, hear real success stories, and learn how artists are turning their DeviantArt presence into a thriving business.
Live in the LA area or are willing to travel? RSVP now to join us in person, ask questions, and leave with actionable next steps for your art business.
Hear proven ways to earn on DeviantArt from sellers themselves, trade tips with other artists, and get inspired to take your art business further.
Want to see your artwork on display during the event? Submit your favorite work of art from your gallery for a chance to be featured on our screens at Launchpad LA.
Celebrating Deviousness - March 2026
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The Deviousness Award is given to one deviant each month in recognition of their exemplary contributions to DeviantArt and its community and has been a long-standing tradition since DeviantArt’s early years. @augenweide is the recipient of March 2026’s Deviousness Award, so please join us in congratulating him!
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For over 16 years, @augenweide has been a steady and inspiring presence in the photography community. His gallery is a masterclass in restraint and intention, featuring black-and-white landscapes that invite stillness, reflection, and a deeper way of seeing. From fog drifting between trees to the hush of freshly fallen snow, his work transforms quiet moments in nature into visuals that feel both poetic and profoundly human.
Beyond his own artistry, @augenweide has played a meaningful role in shaping the spirit and standards of DeviantArt photography. Through his leadership in multiple quality-focused groups, thoughtful critiques, and steadfast
Earn 5% rewards on Exclusive purchases with Core
For a limited time, whenever you support your favorite artist by purchasing an Exclusive, you'll get some extra spending Points!
From March 1st through May 31st, Core Members will be able to earn 5% rewards on the price of each Exclusive they buy. "Rewards" means a portion of what you spend comes back to you in the form of DeviantArt Points, which you can use to make other purchases across the site, or spend however you see fit!
This rewards bonus comes entirely from DeviantArt, so the creators of your favorite Exclusives still get 100% of their earnings. Everyone wins!
The details
To be eligible for rewards:
You must be a Core Member.
The bonus applies only to purchased Exclusives.
Rewards are available from March 1 through May 31.
Read the full terms and conditions here.
If you’re already Core, start exploring Exclusives and watch your Points balance grow as you buy. But hurry – this offer won't last forever!
Not Core yet?
Upgrade now to get more from the art you’re
Get your art featured at the Launchpad LA DevMeet
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DeviantArt's Launchpad DevMeet is headed to LA, and your art could be on display for all the attendees to witness.
Can't make it in person? Your art can attend the meet-up and shine as brightly as you!
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Submit for your chance:
Add the tag #DevMeetLA2026 to an existing deviation or submit a new one with that tag before February 23, 2026 to be considered for display on screens at the event.
Requirements:
Must be your original artwork
Recommended landscape ratio of 16:9 (1920x1080 aspect ratio)
Cannot contain mature content
Should be indicative of your own personal style
Up to 50 deviations will make it into the showcase. Shoot your shot to inspire attendees and have your work viewed live at the Launchpad LA DevMeet.
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Curious about attending the event itself? Learn more about the venue, schedule of artsy events, and RSVP here. It's free, and the first attendees to arrive will go home with some devious swag.
DeviantArt at 25: Why deliberate growth matters
25 years of art, community, and what comes next
DeviantArt just turned 25(!), marking a quarter-century of connection, creativity, and innovation on the internet.
Founded in 2000, DeviantArt was one of the very first online networks built specifically for creators. Long before “creator economy” became a buzzword, DeviantArt was already a place where artists shared their work and knowledge, found their audience, and built communities.
Reaching this milestone prompted us to pause and reflect on what we’ve been building, how far we’ve come, and what it took to get here. And just as importantly, to look ahead.
Over DeviantArt’s first two decades, we experienced highs and lows, breakthroughs and setbacks. Heading into 2026, DeviantArt stands at a particularly pivotal moment. The rapid rise of AI, alongside broader shifts in the creator landscape, is pushing artists and audiences alike to question long-held assumptions about how communities form, how work is discovered, and how creators
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