# Seven Local Creatives H.U.G.ged in April

> Source: https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/seven-local-creatives-h-u-g-ged-in-april/
> Updated: 2024-05-12T23:23:13+00:00
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> Categories: CLT Creatives, Creative News, HUG Micro-Grants | Contributors: The Biscuit Staff

At CreativeMornings/Charlotte on Friday, April 12, we recognized seven local creatives with $250 H.U.G. (“Helpful Unfettered Gift”) micro-grants. Here’s

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## **Seven Local Creatives H.U.G.ged in April**

At CreativeMornings/Charlotte on Friday, April 12, we 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.

**Jason Hackner**@[jasonplusthemlc](https://www.instagram.com/jasonplusthemlc/)
 Will pay to file for 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.

**Anna Lee**
 Will purchase art materials for an upcoming exhibition.

**Mitchell Burleson**@[mitchellweaves](https://www.instagram.com/mitchellweaves/)Will fabricate woven steel for a piece he’s creating for the Young Affiliates of the Mint.

**Maurice Norman**
 @[mauricejnorman](http://mauricejnorman)Will hire a photographer to shoot his upcoming events.

**Indrani Nayar-Gall**
 @[indraninayargall](https://www.instagram.com/indraninayargall/)Will fund technical assistance and presentation documentation for a cross-disciplinary project at Charlotte BOOM.

**Simone Atkins**[@Simoonnee\_\_](https://www.instagram.com/simoonnee__/)Will purchase materials for an outdoor art exhibition.

**Claude Whitfield**
 [@backspinz](https://www.instagram.com/backspinz/)Will purchase new equipment to teach Charlotte youth to be professional DJs.

## **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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