Queer Ancestors Project and Still Here SF

 

Kaleidoscope is a creative space for transgender, queer, lesbian, gay, bisexual, gender nonconforming, questioning, and intersex people, ages 18-26, to explore the lives and stories of our queer/trans ancestors through writing. From May through July, we’ll build community through in person workshops and online writing sessions led by Still Here SF and Foglifter Journal queer/trans BIPOC artists. We’ll dig through the archives, express ourselves in multiple writing genres, support each other’s creative processes, and connect to those who came before.

 

The workshop will culminate in a public reading and participants will receive a $1000 stipend upon completion! 

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Kaleidoscope Teaching Artists:

Dan Lau, Janine Mogannam, Mason J., Natalia Vigil, Tina Bartolome, Tina Valentin Aguirre, Vero Majano and Zara Jamshed

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IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS at San Francisco Main Public Library

(with a snack break!)

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• Saturday, May 10, 11:30am-5pm

• Sundays 1-5pm May 18, June 1, June 8, June 15 & July 12
   

REMOTE WRITING SESSIONS 

• Tuesdays 6:30-8pm: May 13, May 20, June 3, June 10, June 17

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FINAL READING & CELEBRATION: Thursday, July 3

SF Main Public Library, 100 Larkin Street (BART/MUNI & wheelchair accessible)

 

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

• Consistent attendance in weekly in-person workshops and remote writing sessions

• 1.5-3 hours per week writing/reading/researching outside of workshop

• COVID-19 vaccination & willingness to wear face masks for mutual health & safety

• Performing in a final public reading

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No previous creative writing experience is necessary.  

Questions? Contact Lead Artist Tina Bartolome

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Applications Due April 5!

Apply here​

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