09/21/2026
BRIDGEPORT ART CENTER proudly announces a call for artists for Q***R: LGBTIQCAPGNGFNBA+ — an art exhibition celebrating acceptance, pride, empathy, and love. Curated by Marci Rubin and exhibited in our distinguished 4th Floor Gallery, January 15 – March 5, 2027.
LGBTIQCAPGNGFNBA+ is an extended, highly inclusive initialism that represents Le***an, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Q***r/Questioning, Curious, Asexual, Pansexual, Gender-Nonconforming, Gender-Fluid, Non-Binary, and Androgynous, with the plus sign representing various other gender identities and sexual orientations.
Identifying as Q***r for many people around the globe signifies a fluid, flexible, and liberating state of being. Q***r is often preferred by those who feel their gender, orientation, or sexual identity doesn’t fit into a singular category. Individuals identify as Q***r as it can encapsulate all or a specific characteristic of their gender, orientation, or sexuality.
Many LGBTIQCAPGNGFNBA+ individuals have reclaimed Q***r as a word of pride and empowerment. Historically Q***r was a derogatory slur towards gay or any nonheterosexual person, originally meaning strange, odd, or unusual. By removing that energy as a demeaning insult, Q***r was reclaimed, adopted and embraced by identifying persons in the late 20th century as a badge of pride, flexibility, and resistance. While words are being distorted & identities are being debated, our essential requirement for love and support remains constant within human experience.
DEADLINE: Mon Nov 30 2026, midnight
EXHIBITION DATES: Jan 15-March 5 2027
OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, Jan 15 2027, 7-10pm
The $27 application fee is non-refundable.
APPLICATION LINK: https://www.bridgeportart.com/call-for-artists-queer-lgbtiqcapgngfnba/
