"I am the first person to heal me, and it goes to other person, and hopefully it will work for them as well."

Sometimes, compassion begins at home. ❤️

In an industry that often equates success with visibility, what happens when you’re not seen?

What does it mean to create from the body, not just the mind?

A conversation with composer and filmmaker Pat Shafer, who is also transgender, explores his thoughts on “queer music,” as well as how he, as a musician, has navigated the changes and self-acceptance throughout his gender transition and his journey of growth as a professional artist.

In this interview, Lili and Paul shared the stories and emotions behind this heart-touching album. This album is all about life, death, and love.

As queer artists, how can we support those who may not have the same freedom to be themselves?

In this video, our panelists share stories that show how representation matters.

As a queer artist, how do you become your true self when so many other voices surround you?

In this video, Freya shares how she makes space for her inner voices, honors them, and allows them to speak.

How can we, as queer creators, stay true to our own voice while navigating and resisting the many outside voices that seek to shape it?

In this video, Larryjean and Oscar share how they navigate these pressures, create spaces for themselves, and embrace the challenges they have faced as an integral part of who they are.

Our speakers reflected on how embracing their identities has shaped their unique artistic voices, offering inspiration to young queer artists still discovering their own.