Welcome to our Friends list.
We believe that art should be accessible to all of us, which is why our stories will always remain free and for everyone to watch, read or listen to—but creating them requires resources, dedication, and a network of supporters who value independent artistic storytelling.
We are at the beginning of an ambitious journey. Hometown Journal is currently run by a small but dedicated team, and every membership helps us continue producing films about artists while building a thriving cultural community.
We are developing our Friends List — and you can now become part of shaping a living stream of art. Our members’ offerings grow with the number of friends who join.
Membership starts at €5 per month.
In return, you receive:
- From one year of membership, the discount also applies to original artworks
- extended access to additional content
- With every 10th new member, we give away one book to a randomly selected friend
- early access to upcoming edition prints
- 10% discount on our shop
- One original print after one year of membership
Let's build something meaningful together
As our community grows, new formats and content will be unlocked:
- From 20 members – Extended interviews for every episode ☑️
- From 100 members – Live Q&A streams
- From 1,000 members – Additional podcast interviews and regular photography episodes
- From 5,000 members – Coffee dates and philosophy episodes
- From 10,000 members – Exclusive long-format episodes
- From 100,000 members – Full masterclasses with artists
From here, we will see what the future holds.
Become a Partner.
For those who want to go beyond membership and play a larger role in supporting independent art journalism, we welcome individuals, businesses, and organizations to become Hometown Partners.
As a Hometown Partner:
- Get a full spread ad in our biannual portraiture series
- Include your Logo as a supporter in the footer of our website
- Be listed as a supporter in the YouTube description
- Run open calls for your residency programs through us
- Access further advertisement options
If you are interested in becoming a Hometown Partner, reach out to us at partner@hometownjournal.eu. Let’s build something meaningful together.
Keep exploring art
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A Day in the Studio with Li Yilei
We met Li at the end of last year on a rainy London afternoon and spent the day together in their studio. Over green tea, we met their cat Pipi...
A Day in the Studio with Li Yilei
We met Li at the end of last year on a rainy London afternoon and spent the day together in their studio. Over green tea, we met their cat Pipi...
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A day in the studio with Vinicius Lopes
In Porto, we meet Bahia-born painter Vinicius Lopes to explore the meaning of abstraction and the inner search that guides his painting practice.
A day in the studio with Vinicius Lopes
In Porto, we meet Bahia-born painter Vinicius Lopes to explore the meaning of abstraction and the inner search that guides his painting practice.
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A day in the studio with Manon Blet
During our recent South West Europe Tour we met the French painter Manon Blet in Biarritz and she showed us what it self-transcendence means. Through her work — and her...
A day in the studio with Manon Blet
During our recent South West Europe Tour we met the French painter Manon Blet in Biarritz and she showed us what it self-transcendence means. Through her work — and her...
