No PovertyGoal
Turning creative skill into dependable income.
Result
2
of 5 2025 activations contributedOur approach to impact
We build products and programs for artists and small business owners in niche creative sectors. Our impact is measured against ten Greater Good Goals aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This report covers activity delivered by VCG, ACRYLICS, and Nail Networks™ in 2025.
“Talent is everywhere. Access is not. Nail Networks™ exists to close that gap, one artist, one business, and one neighborhood at a time.”[Name]Managing Director, Social Impact, Vision Creative Group
Our progress in 2025
How 2025 programming and releases contributed to each Greater Good Goal.
5
Activations and programs
8
of 10 goals advanced
TBC
Artists featured
TBC
Small businesses supported
No Poverty
Good Health and Well-BeingGoal
Healthier work for the people behind the craft.
Result
1
of 5 2025 activations contributed
Quality EducationGoal
Vocational learning that opens real career paths.
Result
2
of 5 2025 activations contributed
Decent Work and Economic GrowthGoal
Growing small businesses, one booking at a time.
Result
3
of 5 2025 activations contributed
Industry, Innovation and InfrastructureGoal
Building the digital infrastructure niche industries lack.
Result
0
of 5 2025 activations contributedNo direct activity this year
Reduced InequalitiesGoal
Visibility for talent that is too often overlooked.
Result
2
of 5 2025 activations contributed
Sustainable Cities and CommunitiesGoal
Creative programming that strengthens neighborhoods.
Result
3
of 5 2025 activations contributed
Responsible Consumption and ProductionGoal
Better choices built into how people discover and buy.
Result
1
of 5 2025 activations contributed
Peace, Justice and Strong InstitutionsGoal
Clear agreements, fair credit, and accountable governance.
Result
0
of 5 2025 activations contributedNo direct activity this year
Partnerships for the GoalsGoal
Progress at scale happens together.
Result
2
of 5 2025 activations contributedNo PovertyGoal
Turning creative skill into dependable income.
Result
2
of 5 2025 activations contributedDecent Work and Economic GrowthGoal
Growing small businesses, one booking at a time.
Result
3
of 5 2025 activations contributedReduced InequalitiesGoal
Visibility for talent that is too often overlooked.
Result
2
of 5 2025 activations contributedGood Health and Well-BeingGoal
Healthier work for the people behind the craft.
Result
1
of 5 2025 activations contributedQuality EducationGoal
Vocational learning that opens real career paths.
Result
2
of 5 2025 activations contributedIndustry, Innovation and InfrastructureGoal
Building the digital infrastructure niche industries lack.
Result
0
of 5 2025 activations contributedNo direct activity this year
Sustainable Cities and CommunitiesGoal
Creative programming that strengthens neighborhoods.
Result
3
of 5 2025 activations contributedResponsible Consumption and ProductionGoal
Better choices built into how people discover and buy.
Result
1
of 5 2025 activations contributedPeace, Justice and Strong InstitutionsGoal
Clear agreements, fair credit, and accountable governance.
Result
0
of 5 2025 activations contributedNo direct activity this year
Partnerships for the GoalsGoal
Progress at scale happens together.
Result
2
of 5 2025 activations contributedBars show the share of 2025 activations that contributed to each goal.TBC = figure being verified.
Highlights from 2025
7 Days of Revamp at Industry CityWonderland: Surreal Nail TalesNYCxDESIGN Festival and Open StudiosDesign Details with Annie LianFeatured Talent
Small Business · February 2025
7 Days of Revamp at Industry City
A week of free programming helping small beauty businesses refresh their brand, space, and operations.
TBCParticipants
TBCArtists featured
4Goals advanced
Exhibition · 2025
Wonderland: Surreal Nail Tales
An exhibition at Industry City presenting nail art as storytelling, with work from a global group of artists.
TBCParticipants
TBCArtists featured
4Goals advanced
Social Impact · 2025
NYCxDESIGN Festival and Open Studios
Nail artistry presented alongside New York’s design community during the city’s annual design festival.
TBCParticipants
TBCArtists featured
2Goals advanced
Event · October 2025
Design Details with Annie Lian
A hands-on session on technique and design thinking for working nail artists.
TBCParticipants
TBCArtists featured
3Goals advanced
Program · 2024 – 2025
Featured Talent
Monthly features giving independent nail artists and small businesses visibility with new audiences.
TBCParticipants
TBCArtists featured
3Goals advanced
Frequently asked questions
What is a Greater Good Goal?
Greater Good Goals are VCG’s ten impact standards, each aligned to a UN Sustainable Development Goal. Every product, partnership, and program is assessed against them.
How do you decide which goals an activation contributes to?
Each activation is reviewed after it ends. A goal is counted only when the activation was designed to advance it and delivered a direct benefit, such as free education, paid work, or new visibility for artists.
Why are some figures marked TBC?
We only publish figures we can verify. Where data is still being reconciled, the figure is marked TBC and will be updated in this report.
Do you publish ACRYLICS performance figures?
Product performance figures are shared with partners and investors directly. This report focuses on program reach and outcomes.
How is Nail Networks™ funded?
Nail Networks™ is funded through sponsors, donors, and strategic partnerships, and is being formalized under fiscal sponsorship.
How can I get involved?
Artists, contributors, partners, investors, sponsors, and donors can reach us through our Contact page.
- Goal contributions are self-assessed by VCG and reviewed annually.
- Cumulative figures on the Stakeholder Relations page cover 2024 to date.
- Product performance figures for ACRYLICS are excluded from public reporting.