Privilege, Access, and the Arts

…This works. Individuals are not being asked to represent the entirety of marginalized experiences. This is key to developing culturally equitable communities and authentic arts programming. The communities at large…

Not About Me

…gay marriage passed in 2013, I decided it was time to move behind the needs of the queer community and made a commitment to commission and program music that honored…

Transformative Community Engagement Discussion Handout

Commmunity Engagement Discussion Handout Instructions For each of the scenarios below: Identify the issue/s surrounding equity, access and belonging present in this scenario. Reflect on how this situation may, or…

Learning to Ask

…while some people are very comfortable with physical touch, people who prefer not to be touched are increasingly comfortable expressing this openly. In the 1980s, physical touch among casual acquaintances…

Des Moines Gay Men’s Chorus

…that the gay community can be proud of. We trust that our visibility in the arts community and the community at large will bring about acceptance and change. The DMGMC…

Thank You for Everything You are and Do

Posted on: January 17th, 2015 by Lindsey Deaton Confronted with the unimaginable death of Leelah Alcorn, the Greater Cincinnati HRC Steering Committee responded immediately to help our grieving trans community, including myself. Each…

An Opportunity to Reach a Loyal Audience

…you looking for brand loyalty? According to Community Marketing Inc. & Harris Interactive: 55% of LGBT consumers will choose to do business with companies that are committed to the diversity/equal…

OurSong Atlanta

…effort. For some in OurSong, this chorus has been a welcoming committee, a friendly entree into the gay community upon newly coming out or newly arriving to the ATL. For…

Rainbow Harmony Project

…a positive, affirming image of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Our choirs present multiple concerts during the season and also perform at community events, reaching a wide-ranging audience in Winnipeg and beyond….