Kenyan Culture & Digital Collage with WanjiGallery

It is our honor to introduce WanjiGallery, the Meta Angels x Adobe Artist-in-Residence for March! WanjiGallery is a street photographer and digital collage artist based out of Kenya.

This lifelong creative derives inspiration from both her experiences and the environment in and around Nairobi. She is passionate about the human experience and mental health and weaves these themes through her body of work. As part of her residence, WanjiGallery will be creating a custom work as a free mint to our community. We look forward to what she will create with her mastery of photography and digital collage, until then, you can explore her works on her HUG artist profile.

NFT Now Highlights Women in Web3

As of 2023, women hold only 26.7% of technology jobs. Despite these odds, the women of Web3 are leading the way to ensure that the decentralized corner of t is more equitable and accessible

of tech Despite these challenges, the women featured in the article are optimistic about the potential of Web3 and NFTs to provide greater opportunities for artists and creators, as well as to promote diversity and inclusion in the tech industry.

HUG at NFT LA

Debbie will also be speaking at this year’s Outer Edge LA (formerly NFT LA), and HUG is excited to join this year as a community partner.

Outer Edge is an experiential celebration of all things at the edge of Web3. This year, Outer Edge LA will capture the spirit of the community and the meaningful work each individual contributes to the greater Web3 whole — by inviting you to immerse yourself in the experience and build and shape it.

To save on tickets, use HUG10. The event runs from March 20-23, 2023.

Curation at HUG is going IRL 🖼️✨

HUG is partnering with 0x.17 Gallery to showcase NFT art to the public!

Together, we will introduce a diverse collection of curated digital art to the hundreds of people who gather at The Seaport in NYC’s historic waterfront district every day. Previous exhibitions have included generative art from collections such as Bored Ape Yacht Club, Moonbirds, and Doodles.

Curious about how to get curated?

• Apply for a free Artist Profile at HUG and indicate your interest to have your artwork displayed at the bottom of the form. Your application will then be reviewed by our curatorial council.

• Already have a HUG profile? Good news! All pre-existing HUG profiles are automatically considered for curation.

•  Want priority review? Share the artwork you wish to have displayed on Twitter and tag us @thehugxyz with #HUGIRL

This is just the beginning! We look forward to expanding our commitment to discovery for artists into physical spaces, starting in New York City and beyond.

The Newest NFTs from Crypto’s Oldest Currency

Bitcoin is no longer just a digital currency, and this week’s edition of Creator Royalties covers Bitcoin NFTsOrdinals and how art has found a new way to flourish. While still technically advanced and not the most user-friendly, we are advocates of staying informed about emerging technology and its potential to uncover new revenue streams and communities for creators. Read more on the who, what, how, and why of Ordinals in Creator Royalties.

Heymint Unveils Generous Referral Program

At HUG, we’re building tools to make Web3 more accessible for all creators. This is a mission we share with our friends at Curious Addys, the team behind HeyMint. HeyMint is the leading tool we recommend to creators looking to deploy NFTs, from big collections to 1/1 art or burn-to-mint mechanics.

No technical experience needed.
No code required.
100% free for creators.
Start to finish in as little as 15 minutes!

HeyMint has just released the details of their new referral program. They charge a $1~ fee for every mint and will pass 20% or more of profits to you for anybody you refer, with potential earnings reaching as much as $5k.

Women’s History Month with 100 years of Women

In honor of Women’s History Month, we are thrilled to share that public minting is officially open for 100 Years of Women, a special project from songwriter Emily Faye and abstract artist Bstract.

Each piece in 100 Years of Women represents a year in a woman’s life from age 1 through 100. This collection was developed from interviews with various Web3 women creators and collectors, with Emily Faye and Bstract collaborating to transform their experiences into visual and musical artworks. Profits from the collection will be used to revolutionize the music industry through commissioning works to give to holders, with an added utility such as live metaverse concerts and access to music education.

Don't wait up— this exclusive collection is limited to 100 unique pieces designed with detail and the utmost care. Collect yours today⤵️✨

You’re invited to Stardust Society ✨

Stardust Society is a fashion-centered NFT collection building a long-term sustainable fashion brand from otherworldly artist, c0c0. Stardust Society as a whole illustrates self-expression encouraging their dreamers to explore their most authentic selves. From now until the next New Moon on Tuesday, you can mint a dreamer of your own at the reduced price of 0.01Ξ.