Just too shove this boat even further, I think this concept is a great one at that.
There are a few artists among this community that have some of the most visually pleasing artworks I have seen for a game made by the community. I understand that quite a few moderators are interested in this as well, and they wouldn't mind contributing to this. Giving recognition to those who have skill is a great idea, and I'm having a hard time grasping the downfalls of this other than funding, if that's needed.

Supported.