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ARTS & CULTURAL PROGRAMS

The Center is your cultural home base, and has been at the heart of New York City’s LGBTQ community since our earliest days. From our long-running Second Tuesday lecture series to premieres, panels and performances, we attract notable public figures from the arts, politics and academia to create, connect and celebrate with you.

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For avid arts and culture enthusiasts, learn more about volunteering at Center arts and culture events. The Center’s arts and cultural programming is made possible with support from The Kors Le Pere Foundation.

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Upcoming Events and Programs

JESSE PALLOTTA:
A LOVE LETTER TO MARSHA
ON VIEW MAY 25–AUGUST 24, 2022
CENTER LOBBY

The Center is proud to welcome Jesse Pallotta’s sculpture “A Love Letter to Marsha.” This sculpture is of transgender activist Marsha P. Johnson. The statue will be on display here until August 24, 2022, and the artist hopes to continue working in partnership with community members and organizations to plan for the future of the sculpture.

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THE CENTER’S SUMMER EXHIBITIONS
ON VIEW JUNE 15 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

We’re excited to welcome two new exhibits to The Center this June through the fall. What did it feel like to be there? presents a selection of twelve portraits from a larger multi-disciplinary project by Gwen Shockey with Riya Lerner. The Queer Cuts: Reimagining Queer Collage exhibit features seven LGBTQ+ artists from New York City that utilize collage as a way to deconstruct everyday images and experiences.

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QT ART CAMP PRESENTS:
PORTRAIT DRAWING OF MARSHA P. JOHNSON BUST WITH JESSE PALLOTTA, AUGUST 22, 2022, 11 A.M. – 3 P.M.

In this workshop, students will learn the fundamentals of portrait drawing from a cast of the trans historical figure Marsha P. Johnson. Students will use paper, charcoal, and pencils to create a realistic portrait drawing while learning drawing fundamentals including light effect, perspective, and line quality.

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QT ART CAMP PRESENTS:
VOGUE BREAK DOWN WITH ANGEL GLASBY & JOSÉ LAPAZ-RODRÍGUEZ, AUGUST 25, 2022, 11 A.M. – 2 P.M.

In this workshop, students will learn the power of self-expression through dance. Students will learn the fundamentals of how to warm up their bodies, how to maximize musicality, and the importance of connecting with an audience while performing.

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SECOND TUESDAY PRESENTS
“BOY WITH THE BULLHORN: A MEMOIR AND HISTORY OF ACT UP NEW YORK” BY RON GOLDBERG
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, 6:30 P.M.

Join us for this coming-of-age memoir by Ron Goldberg about life on the frontlines of the AIDS crisis with ACT UP New York. “Boy with the Bullhorn” intertwines Goldberg’s experiences with the larger chronological history of ACT UP. Presented as part of The Village Trip arts festival.

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CENTER READS BOOK LAUNCH:
“THE FAMILY OUTING” A CONVERSATION WITH JESSI HEMPEL AND RICHIE JACKSON
OCTOBER 6, 2022, 6:30 P.M.

In preparation for National Coming Out Day (October 11), we present the launch of Jessi Hempel’s memoir “The Family Outing.” Join us for a conversation between Jessi and author Richie Jackson as they discuss family, coming out, and more.

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SECOND TUESDAY PRESENTS
“IT CAME FROM THE CLOSET:
QUEER REFLECTIONS ON HORROR”
OCTOBER 11, 2022, 6:30 P.M. ET

The Center in partnership with Feminist Press presents “It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror,” edited by Joe Vallese. Join Joe in conversation with Zefyr Lisowski, Viet Dinh, and Sarah Fonseca as they discuss the films that informed their contributions to the anthology.

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THEIR WILDEST DREAMS COLORING BOOK
BY DOMINIC BRADLEY

Part of Dominic’s (they/them) 2021 RiseOut Fellowship project focused on the support of BIPOC LGBTQ New Yorkers through innovative mental health supports.

This adult coloring book features images of BIPOC LGBTQ New Yorkers alongside personalized mental health affirmations.

FREE TO DOWNLOAD

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