Our Programming
Our passion lies in supporting our local queer and trans community. We started small in 2022 with our Queer Makers Markets to support working artists and have since expanded our programming to serve the greater community. Our goal is to ensure all our programs are sustainable in the long-term and make a positive impact in the lives of artists, makers, and families across the Tallahassee area.
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Queer Makers Market
Our flagship program, the Queer Makers Market is currently held six times a year with a special Pride Edition in June, and our Annual Holigays Market in mid-December. Each market features 12-20+ individual artists and makers, all members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Our primary motivator is to provide LGBTQIA+ folks with a joyful and affirming space while living in Florida's capitol city. Our hope is that everyone who comes to the market is able to relax in community empowerment while discovering amazing local artists and makers.
You can find our scheduled markets on our event calendar and RSVP for a reminder 3 days before!
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Interested in participating as an artist or maker? Head on over to our Market Application and F.A.Q. page.
Interested in participating as a volunteer? Sign up as a member!
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Because our markets serve a marginalized community we ask that all news and media requests are made in advance with our Director.
Trans*formations:
Crafting Beyond the Binary
Our newest program is a free monthly trans-focused community building and crafting meeting. Each meeting has its own theme and is facilitated by an experienced professional. Participants are provided with a hands-on crafting project and spend time in group discussion or listening. While a crafting project will be provided participants are welcome to bring their own supplies and/or projects to focus on.
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Trans*formations is designed for members of the trans community to explore their identities and build community. We ask that participants self-identify under the trans umbrella, which includes non-binary and gender non-conforming folks. Additionally, every other month is a BIPOC-only Trans*formations meeting.
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Pre-registration is required for participation. You can find out more about our Trans*formations program and facilitator on our program page.
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You can find registration for Trans*formations: Crafting Beyond the Binary meetings on our event calendar.
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Art & Craft Supply Exchange
A collection of new and pre-loved art and craft supplies, the Art & Craft Supply Exchange is a resource for individuals to exchange and access supplies for crafting - whether for fun or professionally. There is no cost for participating in the exchange or requirement to donate in order take supplies. Folks are able to browse or donate to the Supply Exchange at bimonthly outdoor pop-ups and it can also be found at our Big Gay Hangouts.
Have crafting supplies you no longer use? We accept donations anytime by appointment: Donation Form​
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Interested in participating as a volunteer? Sign up as a member!
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You can find our scheduled pop-ups on our event calendar and RSVP for the location and a reminder 3-days before!
The Art & Craft Supply Exchange pop-ups go on hiatus from June through August due to the Tallahassee heat. Pop-ups return in September of each year, but we're always accepting donations by appointment!
Big Gay Hangouts
Looking for Queer+ community? Our Big Gay Hangouts provide outdoor spaces for LGBTQIA+ folks to convene & socialize in a daytime setting. Whether you're single or bringing the family and friends along, we encourage all looking for connection to attend!
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The hangout location will be provided two weeks in advance to folks who RSVP. You can find a list of upcoming Big Gay Hangouts on our event page!
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The Big Gay Hangout goes on hiatus from July through September due to the Tallahassee heat. Hangouts return in October of each year. ​​