Art of Pride

Who We Are

Art of Pride was created to intentionally have civic and artistic spaces where LGBTQIA+ Artists can freely express themselves and have a venue for community members to enjoy their creativity. The program offers a space in the festival as well as the opportunity to be a featured artist with their pieces displayed at the Pride office in North Park. Art of Pride also supports local San Diego artists through commissioning artwork, providing education, and partnership with local organizations in creating events that bring our community together.

Visual Artist Workshop Series #3

This FREE workshop series is for emerging LGBTQIA+ artists who are in the beginning stages of their artistic career as a resource to empower and uplift through education. Gain knowledge on topics such as grant writing, mural painting, the business side of being an artist. Be a part of a community of artists open to learning and sharing their journey and lived experiences.

Workshop – Part 3 Topics:
1. “DIY Vending: A Discussion on Art Vending as Your Authentic Self” with Murphy Hernandez & Tarah Marie Simon ( 40 min. presentation to prepare for the SD Pride Festival ) – Join us for a discussion on vending as your authentic self, including examples of different DIY set ups and how they’ve evolved over time. Whether you’ve been vending for a while or you’re just getting started, we hope you’ll enjoy learning from some other local examples and share your own tips as well!

2. Becoming A Mural Artist and Personal Development with German Rojas – German is a San Diego-based queer Artist that brings a fresh breath of color back into the art scene. With his signature bright and captivating hues, German’s paintings give you a peek into the world through his eyes. Their upbringing in Tijuana, Mexico, and San Diego has influenced his artistic style and perspective. They gained the most inspiration from the colorful Mexican culture he was surrounded by. German infuse their personal experiences and cultural background into their art, creating something truly special and authentic.

Location – The Soap Factory, 2995 Commercial St. San Diego, CA 92113
Date: Tuesday, May 21st, 2024
Time: 6PM – 8PM

RSVP ( Link in Bio ): https://forms.gle/EbwSzvgQz5grvTKJ6

Questions? email our group email: [email protected]

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Artist Booth Application

Art of Pride is seeking local Artists to apply for a vendor booth at the 2024 San Diego Pride Festival in Balboa Park. The 2024 San Diego Pride Festival is a 2-day event highlighting the best in LGBTQ entertainment, interactive exhibits, cultural presentations, and community resources. This year’s theme is “Making History Now” – Learn More Here: https://sdpride.org/festival/

We are looking for Artists who are interesting in vending their original artwork and reproductions ( Prints, Stickers, pins etc ) of their originals in our dedicated space at Prism: Art, Literature and Legacy Area. The selected Artists will be a part of the festival that will have 60,000+ attendees.

Please review the requirements of your application before you apply to ensure that your art qualifies for submission.

Click here to apply

Art of Pride Zine Issue #2

Art of Pride zine issue #2 is available at this years San Diego Pride Festival – Less than 100 copies printed and available!

If you missed you chance a the festival, a very limited amount of copies are still available. Please email [email protected] if you are interested in a copy!

Each copy is a suggested donation of $10 to TransFamily Support Services (TFSS).

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About Art of Pride

Art of Pride was first organized in 2005 by community activist Judy Forman (aka Judy the Beauty on Duty) alongside local artist and activist John Keasler to create intentional civic and artistic spaces where LGBTQ artists can freely express themselves and have a venue for community members to discover and enjoy their creativity. The program has historically connected local LGBTQIA+ artists with space at the San Diego Pride Festival to display and sell their work as well as the opportunity to be a featured artist with their pieces exhibited at Pride’s office in North Park. In 2020, Art of Pride became an official program of San Diego Pride and has begun building upon this programming to reach and support more of San Diego’s LGBTQIA+ Artists and those that appreciate their work.

Our Mission Statement:

Art of Pride is a volunteer cooperative of LGBTQIA+ artists and allies centering on the diverse experiences of LGBTQIA+ artists and the artwork they create. We highlight and celebrate the spectrum of artists of color, women artists, transgender, nonbinary and intersex artists as well as intergenerational art. Together, through our art, we foster community connection, combat homophobia and transphobia, and provide art-based education to uplift San Diego’s LGBTQIA+ art communities.

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Sony is a Proud Sponsor of Art of Pride

Diversity is a core value at Sony. We support the LGBTQ+ community not just in words but in our actions by taking proactive steps to foster inclusion, individuality, and the courage for everyone to be their authentic selves. We believe in creating an inclusive workplace where members of the LGBTQ+ community feel seen, valued, and celebrated. #SonyProud