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Pride is more than a celebration. It is remembrance. It is resistance. It is survival. This exhibition confronts the raw, often unspoken truths of queerness—the nature of being “other” in a world that demands sameness. .

Through struggle, we discover strength. Through adversity, we shape identity. The artists in this show explore the deep textures of queer experience: not only the joy, color, and vibrancy often spotlighted during Pride Month, but also the quieter, darker corners—the spaces of grief, tension, rage, and resilience. These works echo the tumult of becoming, of existing, and of thriving in spite of it all. 

In a time when hard-won rights face renewed threats, it is more vital than ever to uplift queer voices—especially those that don’t fit neatly into boxes. This exhibit centers those voices. It honors the defiant beauty of difference and the courage it takes to be unapologetically oneself. 

Here, queerness is not only celebrated—it is revealed in its full, unfiltered spectrum: messy, powerful, painful, brilliant. These are the stories that demand to be seen, heard, and remembered. 

Join us on June 6th at Good Art Co. for Queerfest 2025—an evening of powerful artwork from queer artists across the Upstate, along with delicious food, drinks from local partners, and creative vendors from the LGBTQ+ community. Come celebrate, connect, and experience the beauty of queerness in all its forms.

https://upstatequeerart.org/events/queerfest-2025