With support from the California Arts Council, Art Time Presents will sustain and strengthen our decade long effort of championing gender expansive Trans artists. This critical assistance would allow us to continue to address the marginalization of Trans artists by providing consistent community engagement, accessible collective care, and tailored art programming by and for the gender expansive Trans and non-binary community. Grant funds will be used for essential operational costs such as renting accessible venues for our in-person workshops and performances, hiring additional staff for our growing administrative needs, increasing data tracking, bolstering member engagement, supporting the mental health of at-risk members of the art community, and nurturing the creation of new artworks.
Peer Support Groups
Our free online peer support groups meet bi-weekly and are moderated by professional facilitators. Discussions range from gender feels, intersectionality for Trans, non-binary and gender expansive BIPOC artists, where to find inspiration, how to survive as a creator under capitalism, developing chosen family, current art challenges, mental health resources, and more. We support each other through project guidance, feedback, accountability, and compassion. It is a thriving group that makes a meaningful impact on the daily lives of member artists.
Workshops
Through our workshops we foster safe creative social space. By engaging in artistic efforts together, both online and in-person, we combat isolation, encourage imagination, and allow artists to try different mediums. Past workshops have included screen printing, jewelry making, ceramic marbling, string painting, collaging, greeting card making, cooking workshops, tie dye, cross-stitch and zine production.
Newsletters & Publications
Our monthly newsletter, Substack and Instagram provides a platform to highlight community member art and maintain connection with the greater community. Literary magazines and mini zines allow us to consolidate and disseminate artwork to the public, fueling pride and a sense of belonging.
Art Galleries
In-person galleries allow us to showcase the work of our members and larger community, highlighting marginalized, disenfranchised and vulnerable artists. Online galleries connect our community throughout California, decreasing barriers for disabled, chronically ill and economically disadvantaged artists who are often excluded and unrepresented in the art world.
Live Performances
With our live performances, we highlight the artwork of writers and performing artists in our community through staged readings, improvisational dance nights, stand-up comedy shows, and full stage productions. Live performances provide much needed social connection as well as incubating and producing new artworks.