# Eight Local Creatives H.U.G.ged in May

> Source: https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/eight-local-creatives-h-u-g-ged-in-may/
> Updated: 2024-05-12T23:22:13+00:00
> Type: Post
> Categories: CLT Creatives, Creative News, HUG Micro-Grants | Contributors: Tim Miner

H.U.G. micro-grants are possible with support from individual donors and corporate sponsors: Hot Sake Audio Branding Studio, Google Fiber and Wray Ward.

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At CreativeMornings/Charlotte on Friday, May 3, Charlotte Is Creative, publishers of The Biscuit, recognized seven local creatives with $250 H.U.G. (“Helpful Unfettered Gift”) micro-grants. Here’s who they are and how they’ll be using their H.U.G. **Andrew Ryan** – [@latenightsregretstv](https://www.instagram.com/latenightregretstv/)
 Will acquire lighting for his late-night talk show

**Destiny Washington** – [@desnw3](https://www.instagram.com/desnw3/)
 Will apply for articles of incorporation

**Kerstin Johsnon** – [@cozy\_couch\_concerts](https://www.instagram.com/cozy_couch_concerts/)
 Will invest in audio and video equipment

**Lauren Gibson** – [@charlotte.to.paris](https://www.instagram.com/charlotte.to.paris/)
 Will offset costs of buying a printer for art prints

**Nicole Driscoll** – [@nicoledfilms](https://www.instagram.com/nicoledfilms/)
 Will custom frame her new art series

**Sam Guzzie** – [@samguzzie](https://www.instagram.com/samguzzie/)
 Will purchase oil painting materials

**Stephanie Little** – [@slletteringco](https://www.instagram.com/slletteringco/)
 Will take a class incorporating calligraphy into murals

**Wendy Hernandez-Lopez** – [@wxndyfotos](https://www.instagram.com/wxndyfotos/)
 Will buy lightbulbs for her photography business

## **GIVE A H.U.G. GET A H.U.G.**

H.U.G. micro-grants are possible with support from individual donors and corporate sponsors: Hot Sake Audio Branding Studio, Google Fiber and Wray Ward. In May, South Park Community Partners and the Lovin’ Life Music Festival donated funds for additional grants.

**LPL Financial** and **LISC** have recently become annual sponsors, donating funds for 12 H.U.G. micro-grants.

To apply for a H.U.G. for your own project or to make a donation in any amount to support a creative dream or endeavor from a Charlotte-Mecklenburg creative, visit [HUGGrant.com](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/hugs-helpful-unfettered-gifts/)

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