No Poverty
Building products and programs that open income pathways for creators and small business owners, from paid opportunities to accessible marketplace tools.
Turning creative skill into dependable income.
Talent is not the gap for most independent artists. Access is. Bookings arrive unevenly, pricing is guesswork, and the tools that larger businesses use are often out of reach. Our contribution to No Poverty starts with practical economic footing: helping creators find clients, price their work, and keep more of what they earn.
What we're doing
Three ways we contribute to No Poverty.
Through ACRYLICS
ACRYLICS gives artists a storefront, a booking calendar, and a marketplace in one place, so income no longer depends on a single channel.
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Through Nail Networks™
Nail Networks™ programming is free to attend and focuses on the business side of artistry: pricing, client retention, and growth.
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Across VCG
Across VCG, we pay contributors for their work and keep public programming free to participants.
About VCG →Activity
Programs and releases that have contributed to this goal.
7 Days of Revamp at Industry City
A week of free programming helping small beauty businesses refresh their brand, space, and operations.
Beyond the Brush
Free programming on the business side of artistry: pricing, clients, and growth.
Featured Talent
Monthly features giving independent nail artists and small businesses visibility with new audiences.
How we measure progress
We report against these measures every year.
- 01Artists and small businesses supported through free programming
- 02Participants reporting new clients or income after a program
- 03Share of programming delivered at no cost to participants
Explore our Greater Good Goals
SDG icons courtesy of the United Nations.