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𝘿𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙀𝙭𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙙: 𝙊𝙥𝙚𝙣 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘼𝙧𝙩 𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 We are proud to welcome the United Nations Youth Office to our latest collaboration with the UN SDG Action Campaign! Together, we are hosting two open calls seeking art on the #GlobalGoals for Sustainable Development with a variety of themes including: • Youth • Climate Action • Gender Equality • Food Security • Peace • Digital Technologies Selected artists will have their art showcased in a touring exhibit around key United Nations events such as: 🗓️ September 20, 2024: Youth Action Day with United Nations Youth Affairs 🗓️ September 22-23, 2024: The Summit of the Future in New York City 🗓️ October 29, 2024:The UN SDG Action Awards in Rome In a shared commitment to diversity and inclusion, artists worldwide from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds are enthusiastically encouraged to apply. Given the new collaboration with the UN Youth Affairs Office, we especially welcome young artists to contribute.  Apply for free through August 19, 2024. For art on transforming tomorrow: ⤷https://go.thehug.xyz/sdg1 For art on economic justice: ⤷https://go.thehug.xyz/sdg2

𝙂𝙧𝙤𝙬 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝘿𝙞𝙜𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙂𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙣 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙇𝙚𝙣𝙨  𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽 Tired of algorithms hindering your potential? It’s time to own your content and connections with decentralized social media, which actually lets your followers follow you wherever you go. Learn how to take control of your social capital and monetize with Lens, in the ultimate crash course for creatives in art and technology. Over 4 workshops in 2 days, you will:  → Onboard with an intro to decentralized social with Lens → Create, curate, and collaborate with new communities on Orb → Master monetizing & marketing your brand with new tech Artists, entrepreneurs, and creative technologists of all experience levels are encouraged to enroll. Boot camp kicks off on September 17. Register for free through September 6. ↳ https://go.thehug.xyz/lens 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗻𝘀 Lens is an open social network that allows users to own their content and connections. Developers can build on the network, leveraging its audience and infrastructure. Users can seamlessly switch between social apps without losing their profiles, content, or connections.  . . . . . #decentralizedsocialmedia #socialmedia #lensprotocol #orbclub #web3 #entrepreneurship #onchain #contentcreators #communitybuilding #influencermarketing #artistsonlinkedin #artonchain #thehugxyz

🎨 Open Call for Art Exhibition with UN SDG Action Campaign It’s time to see how art can bring people together to build a better future, together. We’re excited to share our latest collaboration with the United Nations SDG Action Campaign for art with impact. Through two collaborative Open Calls, we are seeking artwork in support of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals with themes such as economic justice, climate action, gender equality, and more. Curated works will be showcased with full credit to the artist at upcoming United Nations high-level conferences and initiatives such as the Summit of the Future in New York and the UN SDG Action Awards Ceremony in Rome. We’re excited to see how the art you create today can help us all build a better tomorrow. Apply by August 15, 2024. Submit art to A JUST FUTURE : https://go.thehug.xyz/sdg2 Submit art to TRANSFORMING TOMORROW : https://go.thehug.xyz/sdg1 #Act4SDGs #UNSDG #SDGAction #UnitedNations #ArtWithImpact #SustainableDevelopmentGoals #SDGs

📰 BREAKING NEWS 📰 We are thrilled to announce a new partnership dotART that will grant all HUG Artists a ✨FREE✨ .ART domain! In a shared commitment to elevating the digital presence of artists, this partnership will empower HUG’s artists to sell and share their art more powerfully than ever with their own .ART domain. Additionally, HUG will be extending our ongoing resources and opportunities for exhibitions, grants, and accessible education with .ART’s global creative community. 📧 Already a HUG Artist? Check your email for instructions on how to register your domain for free. 🎨 Not a HUG Artist yet? No worries! Anybody is welcome to become a HUG Artist. It takes just a moment to apply for free through HUG’s website. Apply for free to become a HUG Artist ➡️ https://go.thehug.xyz/join Read the full press release ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eKj74j98

Intricate, organic florals meet women’s empowerment through the bold and bright world of artist, founder, and creative technologist Sara Baumann of Women and Weapons. Today, we debut our latest HUG Artist Storefront with Sara Baumann, an Iranian-American who went from being an occupational therapist to pursuing her lifelong dream of being a full-time artist! Now, she’s sharing her art and story while encouraging other women, minorities, and everybody in between to chase their creative dreams too. Share, shop, support, and get inspired by what Sara is selling with HUG:  ➡️ https://go.thehug.xyz/sara 👟 Strut Your Stuff in Custom-Painted Sneakers & Handbags Collaborate with Sara to step into your unique style with custom-painted, commissioned shoes and handbags. Each work is hand-painted, meticulously designed and personalized to reflect YOUR individuality. 🖼️ Fine Art for Your Home Gallery From living in the heart of Texas to honoring the heritage of her Iranian ancestors, culture is a prominent theme in Sara Baumann’s work. Shop her limited edition, fine art prints to curate your current cowboy era or showcase the beauty of Iranian culture on your walls. 📒 Shop Art Merchandise Sara brings her signature bold and bright art to accessories for your everyday life with her sparky journals and joyful phone cases, and her take on a cowboy hat that’ll leave y’all sayin’ GIDDYUP 🤠 Want to get your own HUG Artist Storefront? Sign up today: https://go.thehug.xyz/sell YOUR ART YOUR RULES YOUR PRICING No start-up costs. No monthly fees.  Non-exclusive. Our HUG Artist Storefronts turn your Artist Profile into a shop for you to sell what you want, how you want. Custom commissions, digital downloads, print-on-demand merchandise, live sessions or tutorials… what will you sell? . . . . . #artforsale #smallartistinspo #artrepreneur #emergingartist #artbusiness #artbusinesstips #creativebusiness #smallbusiness #shopsmall #sidehustle #passiveincome #fulltimeartist

📣 Here for the art? HUG is hiring! Say hello to HUG’s new Ambassador Program ✨ We are looking for ambassadors to foster creativity and connections within their local arts communities by inviting artists to join HUG and sharing HUG's resources, which include opportunities, education, events, and more. Benefits of this role:  → Part-time, flexible schedule, fully remote → Paid role with performance-based incentives → Scholarships, free merch, and more perks from HUG Who is the ideal HUG Ambassador? ✓ Over the age of 18 ✓ Already has a strong, existing network of artists ✓ Aligns with HUG’s values of inclusion Ambassadors will be able to gain real-world experience and work closely with artists and creatives while collaborating directly with HUG’s team, including founders @randizuckerberg & @debsoon. Does this sound like you? Do you know someone who should apply? Let them know & tag them below 🫂 Artists and art lovers alike are welcome to apply. Apply now → https://lnkd.in/eXYgGjUq 

Ready to take your knowledge of AI to the next level? Registration is officially open for the second HUG & Stability AI Innovation Laboratory, where you will learn how to train your own AI model so you can better showcase your creative abilities in art, animation, writing, productivity, and more. Participation is FREE, through a fully refundable deposit to foster accountability. Upon completion of a simple assignment at the end of the course, 100% of the upfront cost will be refunded. The first 100 to sign up with the code EARLYBIRD pay just $89, 50% off from the full price of $179. Secure your spot today: https://go.thehug.xyz/lab #aieducation #stabilityai #stablediffusion3 #largelanguagemodels #promptengineering #prompteducation

Open Call • Publication & Exhibition Opportunity for Photographers 📸 After the success of our #HUG100 Artists to Watch, we are introducing more publications celebrating specific art mediums. As the next edition in this new series, 100 Photographers to Watch will spotlight exceptional photographers reimagining the world through the creativity of their lens. This prestigious list of 100 will be: 🔸 Showcased as part of an immersive art exhibit in Superlative Gallery in Bali, Indonesia 🔸 Printed and produced in Germany as a hardcover book with Snap Collective, and be made available at the Danish Royal Library in Copenhagen Photographers of all expertise and origins are encouraged to apply for consideration. Each prospective artist will be judged by our esteemed guest curators, John Knopf and Michael Yamashita, whose internationally acclaimed photography has been featured in National Geographic, TIME, Sony, and more.   Submissions open through May 27: https://lnkd.in/eBP58Bna

Want to learn how to earn an income from your art? HUG is here to help! Registration is open for HUG’s Finance for Creatives course on Monetizing Your Photography with internationally acclaimed photographer John Knopf. 🎓 Registration is normally $8.99, but the first 100 people to sign up with the code JOHNKNOPF get to join for free. 🆓 Act fast & sign up now: https://lnkd.in/exreCnx7 John Knopf is an internationally acclaimed National Geographic & Emmy-nominated photographer with a passion for conservation & sustainability. He’s applied the same creativity from his art practice to entrepreneurship to turn passion into profession, and he now wants the same for you! In his live 2-hour masterclass, John Knopf will impart insights & wisdom gained throughout his prolific career to give you actionable advice to empower you to better earn an income from your craft. You will discover:  ✨Art and Commerce: Master the art of pricing prints and products to maximize earnings across different sales platforms without compromising your artistic integrity. ✨Financial Independence: Learn how to monetize your art effectively while retaining control and minimizing fees to large corporations. ✨Passion and Business: Balancing the love for your craft with the realities of running a business, ensuring that passion remains the cornerstone of your professional journey. ✨Community Canvas: Forge a vibrant community of art enthusiasts, eco-warriors, and fellow photographers, fostering a supportive network for shared growth and inspiration. ✨Chasing the Horizon: Strategies to relentlessly pursue your passion in photography and environmental advocacy, embodying the philosophy of nothing saved for the swim back. Want to sell your own art & expertise with HUG? HUG Artist Storefronts are an add-on to take your Artist Profile from a virtual showcase of your work to a powerful tool to grow and diversify your creative revenue. Join the waitlist ➡ https://lnkd.in/eeS7WkMq