The HUG Visionary Initiative elevates 2 emerging artists from HUG each month by providing them with financial support and a platform to share their work.
Not yet a HUG Visionary? That’s ok. We also purchase art monthly from artists who share art available for sale on HUG as an Artist Update.
MEET THE VISIONARIES
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NEVER LET GO BY SARANA
“It's a reimagining of a sketch I made about 7 years ago, quite an important piece for me but also one that never found the right context to be shared properly in. I came back to this idea because it reminds me of a community love hug puddle! Which is a bit of a Web3 vibe and definitely a HUG vibe. An ode to the friendships formed through this crazy world of Web3.”
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NEW HOPE BY HOLAKANOLA
“Let your light shine so brightly that others can see their way out of the dark, and bring them new hope.”
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WILD ESSENCE BY MARIELA DI NARDO
"Wild Essence" captures not only the exuberance of youth and the splendor of nature but also the transformative power of solitude and silence. It invites viewers to immerse themselves in the poignant beauty of these young women, as they find solace and strength within their own company, and discover the profound connection between loneliness, silence, and the captivating embrace of the natural world.”
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I TRIED TO LOVE YOU BY GAVIN KENDO
The piece is a narrative on a person who feels like they're slowly losing the love of their life.
Am I enough or being too much ? I just know if I lose you, then that's my fault. You can go find another one, but I bet you can't find a dreamer.
BECOME A HUG VISIONARY
HOW IT WORKS
STEP 1
Have a HUG Artist Profile or a pending application for one. Don’t have one? Apply for free here.
STEP 2
Submit unminted artwork to the HUG Visionary Initiative for consideration here.
STEP 3
Each month, 2 artists will receive $500 USD each, alongside homepage, newsletter, and social features.
STEP 4
The selected artwork will be minted as editions and available for claim by our HUG community via HUG Points.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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HUG Visionaries are selected at the discretion of the HUG team, where we strive to spotlight artists of different mediums and communities each month.
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No, you do not have to as submissions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, as all artwork for HUG Visionaries have to be unminted, you can contact us at hello@thehug.xyz to update your submission should you wish to mint the artwork you have already submitted.
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Your art will be distributed via a free mint, where spots on the allowlist will be redeemable via HUG Points. You will have sole say in deciding the number of editions you are comfortable being minted for the artwork you have submitted.