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Lovely Bouquet of Flowers: An Exploration of Non-Traditional Gender Voices

Grant Year

2025-26

Grant Program

Impact Projects

Award Amount

$18,500.00

Project Description

“Lovely Bouquet of Flowers: An Exploration of Non-Traditional Gender Voices” is a fiscally sponsored, performance-based storytelling project amplifying trans and nonbinary voices through live theatre, documentary film, and community-led workshops. With recent grant funding secured from RESIST for programming at Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility, CAC support would allow us to deepen and expand our work – reaching additional sites across California, including Folsom State Prison and local universities. Funds will support artist stipends, travel, creative materials, and facilitation of trauma-informed workshops rooted in storytelling and symbolic resistance. Though our project has existed since 2012, we relaunched our national tour this year and are operating with new revenue under fiscal sponsorship. CAC funding will be catalytic – allowing us to scale an already-proven model of creative, inclusive community engagement during a moment of urgent cultural need.

Organization Summary

Lovely Bouquet of Flowers offers a multifaceted approach to uplifting trans and gender-nonconforming voices through the arts:

• Theatrical Performances: We produce original plays that weave together monologues, dialogues, poetry, and movement, showcasing real-life experiences of trans individuals. These performances have been staged at venues like the Renberg Theatre and are designed to resonate with diverse audiences.

• Documentary Film: Our feature-length documentary, In Full Bloom…transcending gender, captures the essence of our theatrical work and extends our reach to broader audiences, including screenings at film festivals and educational institutions. We will be continuing to document this next exciting chapter in our work.

• Educational Workshops: We conduct interactive workshops in prisons, colleges, and community centers, facilitating discussions on identity, resilience, and social justice. Participants engage in creative exercises, such as crafting their own symbolic “flowers,” fostering personal expression and community building.

• Community Engagement: Our programs are designed to be inclusive and accessible, often offered free of charge to participants. We prioritize collaboration with local artists and organizations to ensure our work reflects and serves the communities we engage with.

Through these core services, Lovely Bouquet of Flowers not only provides artistic expression but also serves as a catalyst for dialogue, healing, and social change. Our commitment to authenticity, inclusivity, and empowerment drives our mission to create a more understanding and equitable world.

Organization

Lovely Bouquet of Flowers: An Exploration of Non-Traditional Gender Voices

Address

1465 Tamarind Ave, Box 192

Hollywood

90028

County

Los Angeles

Region

South – Los Angeles & Orange

Phone

(213) 448-6490

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