Sustainable Cities and Communities
Investing in local creative communities and cultural capital through in-person experiences, exhibitions, and gatherings, from New York outward.
Creative programming that strengthens neighborhoods.
Our programming has taken place in galleries, creative campuses, and festivals across New York. Each activation is designed to benefit the surrounding community as much as the participating artists, with free admission and local partners.
What we're doing
Three ways we contribute to Sustainable Cities and Communities.
Through ACRYLICS
ACRYLICS helps residents discover and book artists nearby, keeping spend within local communities.
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Through Nail Networks™
Nail Networks™ brings free, public-benefit exhibitions and events to community spaces.
Explore Nail Networks™ →Across VCG
Across VCG, we partner with local venues and institutions before national ones.
About VCG →Activity
Programs and releases that have contributed to this goal.
Wonderland: Surreal Nail Tales
An exhibition at Industry City presenting nail art as storytelling, with work from a global group of artists.
NYCxDESIGN Festival and Open Studios
Nail artistry presented alongside New York’s design community during the city’s annual design festival.
Hidden Sculptural Art at A.I.R. Gallery
Our inaugural culture activation and Small Business Advancement Summit brought nail art into a contemporary gallery setting.
How we measure progress
We report against these measures every year.
- 01Free public activations hosted
- 02Local venues and community partners engaged
- 03Cities reached through programming and features
Explore our Greater Good Goals
SDG icons courtesy of the United Nations.