Spring 2026: The Audacity — Queer Imaginaries in Art and Writing

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Workshop Description

This 1.5-hour seminar explores queer imaginaries in art and writing, examining how the queer community, particularly trans and nonbinary individuals, confront legal and social obstacles through the creation of imaginative worlds where queerness thrives. There will be a brief lecture by the instructor to define the queer imaginary, its history, and the theory behind it, followed by a larger discussion with participants.

Price

This seminar is included with Museum admission. We also ask that participants mark their attendance with donations which will go directly to Compton’s Table, a local nonprofit in Erie, PA.

Dates & Times

This seminar meets on Wednesday, April 29th from 6:30 – 8:00 pm.

Materials Required

Recommended reading (open source) provided to participants before the session.

Workshop Description

This 1.5-hour seminar explores queer imaginaries in art and writing, examining how the queer community, particularly trans and nonbinary individuals, confront legal and social obstacles through the creation of imaginative worlds where queerness thrives. There will be a brief lecture by the instructor to define the queer imaginary, its history, and the theory behind it, followed by a larger discussion with participants.

Price

This seminar is included with Museum admission. We also ask that participants mark their attendance with donations which will go directly to Compton’s Table, a local nonprofit in Erie, PA.

Dates & Times

This seminar meets on Wednesday, April 29th from 6:30 – 8:00 pm.

Materials Required

Recommended reading (open source) provided to participants before the session.