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| Center Happenings
Updates from The NYC LGBT Community Center
| | | | | Art and the LGBTQ+ community are inextricably linked. At The Center, art is a celebrated and sacred expression of our community members’ thoughts, experiences, pain, and strength. Here, art is everywhere—it’s one of the ways we honor and preserve the rich history and culture of LGBTQ+ people. From vibrant, curated exhibitions and
installations to beloved permanent works like No More Martyrs and the Once Upon a Time mural, art isn’t just something we display; it’s woven into our spirit, our story, and even our walls. Explore art at The Center: | | | | |
Fall Art Exhibitions Opening Reception
Wednesday, Oct. 15 | 6–8:30 PM
Join us for the opening
reception of two powerful fall art exhibitions at The Center: Our Bodies, Our Voices: Embodied Expressions and Holding Patterns. Together, these shows highlight queer creativity, resilience, and community through art, memory, and storytelling.
Register Here | | | | | Art Groups at The Center
Queer Art
Thursdays from 4–5:30 PM
Explore different queer artists and photographers and how they tell their stories through art, while also telling your story through different artistic mediums. In-person group for youth aged 13–22. Intake required.
Artists in Recovery (AA)
Sundays from 6–7 PM
An AA group open to artists of all mediums. Express yourself creatively while connecting with others on their recovery journey. No registration required. This meeting is open to all.
The Fashion Drawing Group
Saturday, Oct. 4 | 2–4:30 PM
Enjoy an afternoon drawing from a live model with an emphasis on fashion illustration. Artists of all levels are welcome. Bring your own materials. No instructions offered. The group is held every other Saturday. $20 fee to be paid at the session. Limited seating. No registration required.
Learn more about the facilitator.
The LGBT+ Male Figurative Drawing Group
Saturdays from 10:30 AM–1:30 PM
The LGBTQ+ Male
Figurative Drawing Group is a collection of artists of all skill levels and backgrounds that gather to draw the male form. Seats in the calls are provided for $20 per person on a first come/first serve until the room is filled (around 25 artists max). | | | | | Queer in Every Career: The LGBTQ+ Career Fair 2025
Wednesday, Oct. 8 | 10 AM—2 PM
This annual event is more than a job fair—it’s a space for LGBTQ+ job seekers to connect with affirming employers, sharpen professional skills, and explore new opportunities.
Register Here | | | | | New Hours at The Archive
Wednesday & Thursday from 2–8 PM
Friday from 12–6 PM
The Center’s Archive is a valuable resource for those seeking factual information about LGBTQ+ culture, community and history. With recently updated hours, The Archive is ready to receive researchers looking for a variety of materials to support their projects and interests.
Make Your Research Appointment | |
| | | Shout Out: Members Making a
Difference!
Thanks to our friend Alan, and his colleagues at Edward Fields Carpet Makers, who fundraised for The Center by auctioning the iconic carpet from the set of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen!—and later held a giveaway offering a striking hand-crafted area rug—raising a combined $28,000! Do you work for a company that creates sought-after items that could be prizes to a pool of supporters? Turn your energy into action with our fundraising toolkit!
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