Reduced Inequalities
Equity by design: we simplify complex systems into clear pathways so more people can access opportunity and ownership.
Visibility for talent that is too often overlooked.
Nail art is a global craft with deep roots in communities that have rarely been credited for it. We work to change who gets seen and who gets paid, by featuring artists on their own terms and building open pathways into exhibitions, press, and partnerships.
What we're doing
Three ways we contribute to Reduced Inequalities.
Through ACRYLICS
ACRYLICS makes discovery searchable by technique and location, not just follower count.
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Through Nail Networks™
Nail Networks™ runs open calls, exhibitions, and Featured Talent with an emphasis on artists outside traditional networks.
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Across VCG
Across VCG, we credit every contributor by name and keep open calls free to enter.
About VCG →Activity
Programs and releases that have contributed to this goal.
Nails Set the Weak Free
An open call inviting artists to submit work and be considered for exhibition.
Featured Talent
Monthly features giving independent nail artists and small businesses visibility with new audiences.
ACRYLICS the Book
A publication documenting the artists and culture behind modern nail art.
How we measure progress
We report against these measures every year.
- 01Artists featured across exhibitions, press, and Featured Talent
- 02Cities and countries represented
- 03Open calls offered free of charge
Explore our Greater Good Goals
SDG icons courtesy of the United Nations.