This proposal requests $30,000 to support the operations of Diamond Wave, a San Francisco-based queer arts organization creating diverse, artistic events that celebrate and bring together disparate segments of LGBTQIA2S+ communities. CAC funding would be used to support artist fees, community programming, marketing, staff salaries, rent and other general operations.
Diamond Wave currently offers two programmatic thrusts. The THEYFRIEND Nonbinary Performance Festival and events uplift, center and celebrate nonbinary identity through dynamic performances and community-building events. Our community-centered consulting services center peer exchange and artist-to-artist learning focused on professional and creative development as well as creating economic opportunity for creatives.

