A monthly creative workshop series for young LGBTQIA+ folks and their allies! 

Hear stories from local LGBTQIA+ individuals while immersing yourself in an arts activity! 

These workshops are designed for younger folks, ages 16–26, and will be happening at the Victoria Park Community Centre.

They are free to attend but registrations are essential. 

Advocacy & Arts Program

Lines of Consent

27 July: Some of us aren’t so great with words, but pictures can help us get our feelings out. join us for a workshop for all things drawing and illustration, all while discuss consent and healthy relationships in LGBTIQA+ communities.

Book Workshop

What Makes You, You? 

24 Aug: From diverse identities to the fluidity and progress of queer communities, join us to showcase who you are through collage, and celebrate what makes us remarkable individuals.

Book Workshop

 

Rainbow Mosaic

28 Sept: Engage in candle-making activity, creating your own beautiful piece as our host PJ walks the group through her personal journey, Offering insights and encouragement from her experiences in the LGBTIQA+ community. 

Book Workshop

 

Threads of Unity

26 Oct: Visibility is one of the first steps in showing support and allyship. Join us in a pride-themed tie-dying session so you can up your visibility game with some colourful new threads and discuss how to extend your allyship at the same time. 

Book Workshop

Intersectional Visibility

1 Dec: Join us for an engaging and creative workshop where we delve into the intricate tapestry of identity, focusing on the intersections of queerness and disability. 

Book Workshop

Spectrum Cirque: Embracing Gender Expression

14 Dec: Multidisciplinary circus performer Matthew Pope hosts this session focusing on the variety of ways we express gender identity. 

Book Workshop

 

Advocacy & Arts is presented by the Town of Victoria Park in partnership with Victoria Park Community Centre, Let's Queer the Air, Freedom Centre, Headspace Cannington and Youth Focus.