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10 Must-Read Topics on the Latest in Art, Technology and Creative Entrepreneurship

It’s hard to believe that another 10 weeks have flown by! Since then, we have grown to over 13,000 art-loving subscribers, and have hit written 60 issues jam-packed with educational and actionable content!

We know the worlds of arts and technology move fast… so every 10 weeks, we take a breather and look back on everything we’ve covered so that you can get caught up, and better yet dive deeper or revisit the topics that are of interest to you.

Check out our prior recaps here - Vol 1, Vol 2, Vol 3, Vol 4, and Vol 5.

#051: 4 Simple Steps to Fund Your Art

Creating art is incredibly fulfilling, but can also be a financial rollercoaster. This issue provides you 4 simple steps to better fund your art. We cover how you can build a community, how you can apply for artist grants, how to diversify your income, and last but not least, how to better understand your finances so you can be well-prepared for the road ahead.

#052: 3 Reasons to Sell at Art Fairs

This week’s issue is on Art Fairs — dynamic events that bring together artists, art collectors, and enthusiasts from all walks of life. While some may view them as mere showcases, we go into detail on why and how art fairs can offer unique opportunities beyond the traditional gallery experience.

#053: A Guide to Digitizing Your Art for Traditional Artists

A must-read for all traditional artists who are new to digitizing their art! Guest written by RealNifty CEO Jamie Parmenter, this issue provides you with actionable tips and tools for you to start introducing your physical work into an increasingly digital and connected world.

#054: 3 Steps to Negotiating Successful Deals as an Artist

Negotiation is a highly critical skill for artists navigating the dynamic and often unstructured landscape of the creative industry. Whether you are securing commissions, pricing your artwork, or establishing partnerships, the ability to negotiate effectively can have a significant impact on an artist's career trajectory. This issue covers 3 essential steps for artists to master negotiation, so that you can foster mutually beneficial agreements while honoring your creative integrity and value.

#055: 4 Steps to Overcoming Creative Procrastination

Procrastination happens to everyone. And yet, it has that uncanny ability to put off what we know we should be doing, often leading to frustration and missed opportunities like open calls. This issue provides you with both the right mindset and strategies for artists to reclaim their creative time and momentum.

#056: 5 Strategies to Promote Yourself on Social Media

In today's digital world, social media is essential for artists to showcase their work and connect with fans… whether we like it or not. But standing out online can be tough. This issue shares five strategies to help you stand out amidst the noise and effectively tell the story of you and your art.

#057: 3 Essential Networking Tips for Every Artist & Entrepreneur

Our founder and CEO Randi Zuckerberg guest wrote this article to share her tips for networking both in person and online, and how to get over any fear or apprehension… especially if you are an introvert, like her!

#058: 5 Tips for Crafting the Perfect Portfolio

For creators, the portfolio is an incredibly powerful tool to showcase both your work and experience. Acting essentially as your calling card, portfolios when done well can grab the attention of prospective clients, collectors, and curators and help propel your creative career forward. Here, we provide you with 5 tips to optimize our newly redesigned HUG Artist Profiles so you can showcase your best possible portfolio, for free.

#059: 3 Lessons on Entrepreneurship from HUGFest

We had a blast hosting over 1500 artists and art lovers at our inaugural HUGFest in New York City earlier this month. Here, we share 4 lessons on entrepreneurship so you can learn how to make the most of your experience as a vendor at events like pop-ups or art fairs.

#060: 3 Reasons to Sell Digital Downloads to Increase Your Creative Revenue

With the rollout of Artist Storefronts on HUG, we’ve seen digital downloads be a tremendous opportunity for creators to grow and diversify their creative revenue streams. This issue runs through everything you need to know about digital downloads and why you should consider offering them.

Closing thoughts

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Artist Grants and Opportunities

• 🐶 Calling dog lovers who’d like their art showcased at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in NYC! Take one of the AKC dog breeds and show us your best digital interpretation of it. Learn more and submit here.

• 🌞 Share your picture-perfect summer in a photography exhibition: Indonesia’s leading digital art gallery, Superlative Gallery, is seeking summer-centric photography for an upcoming Solstice Snapshots Exhibition. Learn more and submit here.

• 🍿 Digital Art at the Drive-In: Digital Dreams Gallery in Kansas City is curating art on the theme of retro-futurism for a digital exhibition on the big screens at the Boulevard Drive-In Theatre. Learn more and submit here.

• 💜 $1000 Grant for Mother’s Day Art: Share art everyone’s mom would want to put on the fridge with RARI Chain for a chance to win $1000. Learn more and submit here.

• 💰 HUG is offering $500 USD grants to two artists each month in exchange for artwork to raffle off to our community. Learn more and meet all our HUG Visionaries here.

This Week’s Art Drops

Did you know that these are just 8 of hundreds of art drops on HUG? Get a full list of this week’s art drops from HUG here.