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SUMMARY:HEROES WITHIN: A Celebration of our LGBTQ+ Community
DESCRIPTION:EXHIBIT OVERVIEW \nHeroes Within is a new and affirming exhibit of unique superheroes created by LGBTQ+ youth and designed by Queer and ally artists from around the world.  \nAn inclusive group of kids\, teens\, and young adults have come together for a powerful social emotional art experience that centers their voices\, celebrates their strengths\, and fosters healing through art. \nThrough personal interviews\, participants shared their stories and hopes for making a positive impact on the world. Artists then transformed them into their heroic alter egos — bold visual portraits that reflect each one’s identity\, courage\, and creativity. \nExplore the uplifting exhibit\, join the discussion\, and be inspired all month long! \nEvents are free and open to the community. RSVPs requested.  \n_______________________________________________________________________________________ \nHEROES WITHIN: Opening Celebration \nThursday\, June 11  \n5:30-8 pm \nCelebrate the uplifting exhibit and hear the moving story behind this new pantheon of LGBTQ+ superheroes. Enjoy light refreshments as you explore and mingle. \n_______________________________________________________________________________________ \nTHE POWER OF THE SUPERHERO PROJECT \nSaturday\, June 13 \n10-11:30 am  \nIn this fun and friendly workshop\, discover new superhero kids and teens\, celebrate differences of all kinds\, and create a family crest inspired by the values you treasure most. A member of our League of Extraordinary Artists will transform your crest for you. Youth of ALL abilities and identities are welcome. Bring your grown-ups and your imagination! \nFree & Open to the Community \nRSVPs requested; please include the names & ages of young participants. \n    _______________________________________________________________________________________ \nHAPPY HOUR FOR PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS \nMonday\, June 15 \n4-6 pm \nPreparing for a career in pediatrics\, nursing\, child life\, narrative medicine\, art therapy\, or social work? Students\, along with their teachers and supervisors\, will learn how The Superhero Project uses imagination\, storytelling\, and inclusion to empower youth marginalized by their identity\, diagnosis or disability. Light refreshments served. \n_______________________________________________________________________________________ \nMAXXIE LAWOW: DRAG SUPER-SHERO \nDrag queens and kings\, kids of all ages\, families and friends – are you ready for the award-winning animated film Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-Shero? This glitter-filled musical fantasy celebrates queer voices\, creativity\, courage\, and self-discovery. \n \nAFTERNOON TEA WITH MAXXIE \nFriday\, June 26 \n1-3:30 pm \nEnjoy afternoon tea and snacks at the matinee screening. A panel discussion will follow\, featuring: \n\nAnthony Hand\, Maxxie LaWow creator\, director\, and producer\nSanina Clark\, AK Press\nFury Storm\, Drag Performer\nBridget Caswell\, Heroes Within Exhibit Manager\n\nDIVAS\, DONUTS  & DOOM IN THE LaWOW LOUNGE  \nFriday\, June 26 \n6-8 pm   \nKick off the weekend with sweet treats\, dazzling animation\, villainous queen Dyna Bolical\, and an animated aerial lip-synch showdown at the evening screening. \n_______________________________________________________________________________________ \nINNER ICONS AND DAZZLING DIVAS: A QUEER FAMILY WORKSHOP \nSaturday\, June 27 \n10 am-12 pm \nDesigned for LGBTQ+ families\, this affirming workshop includes an interactive exploration of the exhibit\, creative reflection activities\, and collaborative conversations about how families can make the world a better place. Design a sticker that represents your crew and receive it later this summer. Youth of ALL abilities and identities are welcome. Bring your grown-ups and your imagination! \nFree & Open to the Community \nRSVPs requested; please include the names & ages of young participants. \n     \n_______________________________________________________________________________________ \nHeroes Within is presented with support from The Dr. Janet Silverstein Charitable Foundation\, Ohio Arts Council\, Stonewall Community Foundation\, Crescendo\, and Positive Exposure. \nSpecial thanks to our community partners and exhibit hosts: Maxxie LaWow: Drag Queen Super-Shero\, Full Spectrum Outreach Center (Youngstown)\, Trans Town (Portland)\, Bayard Rustin LGBTQ+ Resource Center (Akron)\, Trans Joy Akron\, and Rainbow Center (Tacoma).   \nVisit the Heroes Within digital gallery. \nContact Lisa@SHPkids.org or 440.796.1605 for more info.
URL:https://positiveexposure.org/event/heroes-within/
LOCATION:Positive Exposure Gallery\, 83 Maiden Lane\, New York\, NY\, 10038
CATEGORIES:PE Gallery
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