NSWF
Nails Set the Weak Free. The next Nail Networks™ showcase. New York, dates to be announced.
The next Nail Networks™ showcase.
Nails Set the Weak Free debuts international talent in beauty across modern and fine art mediums. Artist submission windows and ticket releases go to newsletter subscribers first.
A stage for rising talent.
Nail Networks™ powers vocational training, education, careers, arts, and cultural advancement for rising talent, nail artists, and small business owners.
NSWF continues that work in New York: a public-benefit showcase that presents nail art as the art form it is.
At a Glance
Announced to subscribers first.
New York, New York.
Nail artists and small business owners can apply.
Ticket releases go to the newsletter list first.
Tickets and submissions
Join the newsletter for early ticket releases and submission deadlines. Artists and small business owners can apply to showcase now.
Apply to Showcase
Nail artists and small business owners working across modern and fine art mediums are invited to submit for Nails Set the Weak Free. Send your name, studio, a portfolio link, and a short note about your work, and our team will follow up with next steps.
Featured Talent
Featured artists will be announced after selection. Subscribe to the newsletter to meet them first.
All featured talentContributors
Venue, sponsors, and partners will be announced. Interested in supporting NSWF? Partner with us through the contact page.
- Nail Networks™Social impact program
- ACRYLICSPresenting platform
- Vision Creative GroupProducer
Social Impact Scorecard
Our Greater Good Goals scorecard tracks each exhibition against the UN Sustainable Development Goals it serves.
| Goal | How NSWF will contribute | Status |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 4: Quality Education | Showcase programming designed to build technique, business, and career readiness for rising nail talent. | Planned |
| SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth | A storefront and stage for artist-owned small businesses. | Planned |
| SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities | Visibility for nail artists across backgrounds and regions. | Planned |
| SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities | A public-benefit showcase with proceeds channeled back into local economies. | Planned |
| SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals | Built with sponsors, donors, and social-impact partners. | Planned |
Campaign FAQs
- Who can apply?
- Nail artists and small business owners working across modern and fine art mediums.
- How do I apply?
- Use Apply to showcase on this page to reach our team through the contact form. Include your name, studio, a portfolio link, and a short note about your work.
- When and where is it?
- In New York. Dates will be announced to newsletter subscribers first.
- How do I get tickets?
- Ticket releases, including early tickets, go to the newsletter list first.
- Can my company sponsor NSWF?
- Yes. Sponsors, donors, and social-impact partners fund Nail Networks™ programming. Reach out through our contact page.
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