Our mission is to empower and amplify the voices of marginalized artists by fostering a thriving, inclusive, and diverse LGBTQIA+ art community in the Pacific Northwest. We cultivate safe, fun spaces for creative experimentation, reflection, and play.
Values:
We believe in creating a safe and welcoming environment for all, regardless of their background, identity, or socio-economic status. We actively seek to involve and support a diverse range of artists, championing narratives that promote understanding and unity.
We are committed to providing resources and opportunities that empower artists to explore their creativity, develop their skills, and share their unique perspectives with the world.
We value the power of collaboration, encouraging artists to work together, share ideas, and create innovative, thought-provoking art that challenges norms and inspires change.
We strive to build a strong, interconnected artistic community, fostering connections between artists, audiences, and other stakeholders who share our passion for celebrating queer art and uplifting marginalized voices.
We are dedicated to promoting and advocating for LGBTQIA+ artists and their work, elevating their stories and contributions to the broader cultural conversation.
Values:
We believe in creating a safe and welcoming environment for all, regardless of their background, identity, or socio-economic status. We actively seek to involve and support a diverse range of artists, championing narratives that promote understanding and unity.
We are committed to providing resources and opportunities that empower artists to explore their creativity, develop their skills, and share their unique perspectives with the world.
We value the power of collaboration, encouraging artists to work together, share ideas, and create innovative, thought-provoking art that challenges norms and inspires change.
We strive to build a strong, interconnected artistic community, fostering connections between artists, audiences, and other stakeholders who share our passion for celebrating queer art and uplifting marginalized voices.
We are dedicated to promoting and advocating for LGBTQIA+ artists and their work, elevating their stories and contributions to the broader cultural conversation.
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“Make a thing, and figure out why afterwards. The idea of play in human culture has always been how we practice new ways of being interdependent with each other. Learning skills and playing with one another is a critical social tool. Allow people to imagine they are not themselves so they play a role and can learn something.” — Edwin Schlossberg |
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Princples
- Playing not despite, but in response to. Learning through play. Doing our best work through play.
- Allowing each other to be amateurs. Encouraging each other to be ourselves. Helping each other to get to the special place.
- Having fun. Learning how not to second guess ourselves for caring too much.
- Finding out why it’s important later.
Advice
- If you’re doing a thing, fall into it.
- Do something for no reason. Follow the tug.
- It’s not always about what you’re making, but who you become while you’re making.