One of the most wonderful things about the Web3 ecosystem is how entire communities can develop and thrive around a creator's body of work— from their medium of choice, the words they write around those pieces, and every sincere reply and subtweet sent to a collector along the way.

Reading the reviews left by huggers for our HUGlidays Points Redemption, and the responses from those who are collecting the first series of our art drops have been the highlight of our week. Cultivating the connections between a creator and their collectors is not just our primary goal at HUG, but our greatest privilege.

Happy HUGlidays, Happy Holders

How many HUG points have you earned on thehug.xyz by leaving reviews?

The first art claims of our HUGlidays Points Redemption have found a new home in the wallets of 30 happy huggers. Thank you on behalf of HUG and all the artists who get to read your heartfelt reviews!

If you missed out on collecting the latest drop from Amber Vittoria, HUGlidays Points Redemption is just getting started, catch up on the details so you don't miss out on the next art claim.

Become Unstoppable.

Representation starts with learning how to best represent yourself. That's why we are excited to announce our latest partnership with Unstoppable Domains and our shared missions of education and identity.

Unstoppable Domains is the #1 provider for Web3 domains, an indispensable tool for any creator or collector navigating blockchain technology. They provide users with ownership over their Web3 identity and how their data is shared and circulated. In support of HUG Studios’ goal to elevate creators, Unstoppable Domains will be hosting a special workshop on how integrating digital identity can further one’s goals in the ecosystem while providing more value and utility to users.

Current and former cohorts of HUG Studios have been invited to join the workshop on Monday, Dec 12 at 10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET.

🎙️Listen to HUG’s Alpha Alert with Sandy Carter, Senior Vice President and Channel Chief at Unstoppable Domains

🐦Follow Unstoppable Domains on Twitter and LinkedIn

💫 Become unstoppable & secure your own domain

🎓 Learn more about our creator accelerator programs at HUG Studios

#HUGCreatorClub

🍫 Are you snackin' on an advent calendar ahead of schedule?

🌴Are you celebrating in the summery weather of the southern hemisphere?

☕Did the barista spell your name wrong on your fav nondenominational Starbucks cup?

After taking a break last month, the December edition of our #HUGCreatorClub has arrived with #TheHolidaysChallenge. Whether it's digital art, oil painting, photography, or poetry— we're inviting creators of all mediums to show us what the holidays look like for you!

Meta Angels x Adobe Artist-in-Residence

Congratulations to Danii Pollehn, December's Adobe Artist-in-Residence in partnership with Meta Angels! Pollehn is an illustrator who dedicates her work to bold colors and aims to express strength and perseverance through powerful and dynamic figures. Follow along with Meta Angels to catch every vibrant visual throughout the month.

The Meta Angels and Adobe Artist in Residence Program elevate emergent NFT artists each month by providing them with financial support, Adobe’s tools, and a platform from which to share their work.

Show us your soul

Sacred Souls is the latest collection from Sacred Skulls, which professes that "everyone deserves a Soul that truly reflects their own". Not only is the art in this generative collection as dreamy as it is detailed, but it is also as diverse as their potential holder— with over 20 varied skin tones and hairstyles and features like vitiligo, freckles, or scars.

💀 Visit the Sacred Souls website to seek your own soul.