LGBTQ+ Art Opening Reception

Please note: Go Gay DC is boosting this event but is not running it. Just go and have a blast! To properly register, please visit The DC LGBTQ+ Community Center website event page.

**Collection Opening (**Telling Our Stories Through Art)
Saturday, March 28th
5:30 – 7:00 PM – VIP Admission Tickets Click HERE.
VIP Admission – Early Viewing, Center Swag Bag, and Complimentary Beverages and Bites

7:00 – 9:00 PM – Free General Admission – Complimentary Beverages and Bites
The DC LGBTQ+ Community Center proudly presents Community Collection 2.0: Telling Our Stories Through Art, a dynamic exhibition celebrating the creativity, resilience, and diverse voices of LGBTQ+ artists from across the D.C. area. This powerful showcase brings together a wide range of artistic expressions that reflect the community’s lived experiences, identities, and cultural impact, offering an inspiring look at the stories that shape and strengthen our community.

Join us on March 28 for an evening of art, connection, and celebration as we unveil this vibrant collection. Guests will have the opportunity to be among the first to experience these compelling works while enjoying beverages and nibbles in a welcoming and engaging atmosphere. The evening begins with a VIP preview from 5:30–7:00 PM. Your VIP Admission includes not only early viewing, but your own Center Swag Bag. Complimentary general admission is from 7:00–9:00 PM. Whether you are an art enthusiast, a supporter of local artists, or simply looking for an inspiring night out, Community Collection 2.0 is an event you will not want to miss.

Artist Include (Artist, Artwork): Aida Ebrahimi (Just Weight), AJ Bartholomew (Rainbow Splash), Anna Beucler (Accountability), Annalise Morrone (Don’t Forget, Play), Bailey DeSimone (Pay It No Mind), Daria Strachan (Film: As You Are), Dr. T.M. Foreman (Take Me to the Graveyard-Katin’s Home), Jeffrey Berg (Pride + Vulnerability), Jo Offduty (The Fool’s Journey), John Paradiso (Vintage Pansy), John Yao (Reclining Male Nude), Jose “Lola CemiCaonani” Robles (Mother’s Love) Julie Strupp (Rooted), K L Robinson… Melanin Mudworks (Textiles), Kevin McDonald (Eye Blossom), Liz Collins (Let Me In), Mace (Lagrimas Transexuales), Maiah (Fern) Zaky (Rebirth #1), Marley (Alter ego), Ocean Mason (The Wonderful Thing About Tigger), Pradisha Tiwari (Generations), Raina Fox (A queer sense of self), Sanah Jivani (DYKE), Suzette Gardner (Lover).

Meet new LGBTQ+ folk and enjoy the good food. Please feel free to invite friends.

Metro Directions: Be eco-friendly. Metro rides are capped at only $2.50 on weekends, regardless of distance traveled. The Center is within a short walking distance from Shaw-Howard U Metro. Exit at the Howard University side of the station.

This event is a safe, inclusive space for everyone under the rainbow.

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At this event you'll even get to meet TJ Flavell, Go Gay DC's founder.

This event is a safe space for everyone under the rainbow.

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