Upcoming Events
“The Shop” (Partnering with Squeaky Wheel Fringe Fest)
Where artists of all genres and mediums (performance, visual, literary, etc.) can share what they're working on, get feedback, and build community.
Pocket Pieces Creative Workshop with Ariana McDaniels
Create • Connect • Collect
Join us at the Senior Friendship Center for a fun, hands-on mixed-media workshop! Transform an ordinary playing card into a tiny, one-of-a-kind work of art.
Using collage, paint, vintage papers, stamps, and other mixed-media materials, artist and educator Ariana McDanielswill guide you in designing a unique keepsake that reflects your personal style no art experience necessary! All ages welcome
What You’ll Do:
Create your own collage playing card
Explore fun mixed-media techniques
Express your creativity in a welcoming, pressure-free environment
Bonus Exhibition: Your finished card will be displayed as part of the 0–99 Exhibition at the Sarasota Art Museumon August 8 | 3:00–5:00 PM! After the exhibition, you’ll take your piece home as a cherished keepsake.
Event Details:
Date: August 7th
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Senior Friendship Center, 1888 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL
Instructor: Ariana McDaniels
(FabAF / Fabulous Arts Foundation)
Opening 0-99 The Art of a Rainbow Life: Still Here, Still Becoming@ SAM
0–99: The Art of a Rainbow Life : Still Here, Still Becoming, an LGBTQ+intergenerational exhibition Opening Reception & Special Performances
0–99: The Art of a Rainbow Life : Still Here, Still Becoming @ SAM
Opening Reception & Special Performances
August 8, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Community Gallery at Sarasota Art Museum
The Fabulous Arts Foundation proudly presents 0–99: The Art of a Rainbow Life : Still Here, Still Becoming, an intergenerational exhibition celebrating queer life, resilience, transformation, memory, and becoming across generations.
Featuring artists from youth to elderhood, this exhibition explores the many ways LGBTQIA+ people navigate identity, community, healing, joy, loss, and self-discovery throughout their lives. Through visual art, sound, storytelling, installation, movement, and experimental practices, 0–99 creates space for generations to connect through shared histories, chosen family, survival, and imagination.
Join us for the opening reception on August 8th from 3:00–5:00 PM at the Community Gallery at Sarasota Art Museum. The celebration will include special performances, opportunities to meet participating artists, and a chance to experience works that reflect the beauty, complexity, and evolution of queer and trans lives across generations.
At its heart, 0–99 centers a simple truth: LGBTQIA+ lives are not defined by a single moment. We are continuously growing, surviving, dreaming, remembering, and redefining ourselves. This exhibition honors the ongoing journey of becoming and the vibrant legacy of those who came before us while uplifting the voices shaping our future.
Special performances in the McGuire Hall. Check back for schedule and artists.
All are welcome to join us in celebrating the creativity, resilience, and stories that connect us across generations.
Check out the second exhibition held at 925 Maddox Gallery, Fabulous Arts Foundation's LGBTQIA+ Center www. fabaf.org
Funded by: The Johnson Singer Arts and Education Fund
In partnership with: Sarasota Arts Museum
Also Youth, The Senior Friendship Centers, Project Pride SRQ and more.
QT Self Defense Class
Build your confidence and practical skills in a space built for us. Join us at the 925 LGBTQ+ Center for QT Self Defense, a special workshop
Build your confidence and practical skills in a space built for us. Join us at the 925 Maddox Gallery & LGBTQ+ Center for QT Self Defense, a special workshop facilitated by Drew.
This is an ego-free class that focuses on both physical safety and mental preparedness in a safe, judgment-free environment. Wear whatever you feel comfortable moving around in, bring a water bottle, and learn practical skills alongside your community.
No prior experience is necessary, and everyone is welcome.
Event Details:
Date: Monday, August 10th
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Fab Arts Foundation / 925 LGBTQ+ Center (925 N Lime Ave, Sarasota, FL)
Suggested Donation & Food Pantry Drive: This event has a $15 suggested donation, but it is pay-what-you-can no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
We are also currently restocking our community food pantry. If you are able to bring a non-perishable food item to donate, it would be greatly appreciated.
Mushroom Paper Mâche Workshop
Join us for a free two-part workshop where we will explore creating our own magical mushrooms using all-natural materials.
oin us for a free two-part workshop where we will explore creating our own magical mushrooms using all-natural materials. All ages are welcome......
This interactive community workshop takes place over two sessions: during the first week, we will sculpt and construct our mushrooms using paper-mâché, and during the second week, we will paint and add detail to our finished creations.
All of the mushrooms created during these workshops will come together to form a unique collaborative art installation. This installation will be showcased as part of the exhibition at 925 Maddox Gallery on August 22nd from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Event Details:
Dates:
Friday, August 14th (Paper-Mâché Sculpting)
Friday, August 21st (Painting & Details)
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Senior Friendship Center, 1888 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
Cost: Free
Facilitated by: Eska Palmer
Funding support by: Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County
In partnership with the Senior Friendship Centers, Project Pride SRQ, Also Youth
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Tea4T-Drag Open Stage
Tea4T: Drag Open Stage is a monthly celebration of self-expression, community, and the art of drag! Come sip, slay, and support local and regional talent at Tea4T:
In our new location 925!
Drag Open Stage is a monthly celebration of self-expression, community, and the art of drag! Whether you’re a seasoned performer or stepping onto the stage for the first time, Tea4T is an open and welcoming space for all to shine.
Bring your fiercest looks, your boldest performances, and your unapologetic self because here, we celebrate drag in all its forms.Come sip, slay, and support local talent at this electrifying night of creativity and queer joy!
Hosts:?
UPDATES: Be sure to bring cash to tip the performers.
And get your tickets in advance to make it easier at the box office.
PLEASE USE THE BACK DOOR TO ENTER.
PARKING UPDATE:
Parking on both sides of our building 925 N Lime Ave is the Lime arts building next to Creative Liberties. Park along only one side of the road and look for our parking signs that say event parking with our FABAF logo.
18+ iD required
Proceeds support our LGBTQ+ Center and Mental Health services.
Mushroom Paper Mâche Workshop (Copy)
Join us for a free two-part workshop where we will explore creating our own magical mushrooms using all-natural materials.
oin us for a free two-part workshop where we will explore creating our own magical mushrooms using all-natural materials. All ages are welcome......
This interactive community workshop takes place over two sessions: during the first week, we will sculpt and construct our mushrooms using paper-mâché, and during the second week, we will paint and add detail to our finished creations.
All of the mushrooms created during these workshops will come together to form a unique collaborative art installation. This installation will be showcased as part of the exhibition at 925 Maddox Gallery on August 22nd from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Event Details:
Dates:
Friday, August 14th (Paper-Mâché Sculpting)
Friday, August 21st (Painting & Details)
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Senior Friendship Center, 1888 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
Cost: Free
Facilitated by: Eska Palmer
Funding support by: Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County
In partnership with the Senior Friendship Centers, Project Pride SRQ, Also Youth
Read less
Opening 0-99 The Art of a Rainbow Life: Still Here, Still Becoming@ 925 Maddox Gallery+ LGBTQ+Center
0–99: The Art of a Rainbow Life : Still Here, Still Becoming, an LGBTQ+intergenerational exhibition Opening Reception & Special Performances
0–99: The Art of a Rainbow Life : Still Here, Still Becoming @ SAM
Opening Reception & Special Performances
August 8, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Community Gallery at Sarasota Art Museum
The Fabulous Arts Foundation proudly presents 0–99: The Art of a Rainbow Life : Still Here, Still Becoming, an intergenerational exhibition celebrating queer life, resilience, transformation, memory, and becoming across generations.
Featuring artists from youth to elderhood, this exhibition explores the many ways LGBTQIA+ people navigate identity, community, healing, joy, loss, and self-discovery throughout their lives. Through visual art, sound, storytelling, installation, movement, and experimental practices, 0–99 creates space for generations to connect through shared histories, chosen family, survival, and imagination.
Join us for the opening reception on August 8th from 3:00–5:00 PM at the Community Gallery at Sarasota Art Museum. The celebration will include special performances, opportunities to meet participating artists, and a chance to experience works that reflect the beauty, complexity, and evolution of queer and trans lives across generations.
At its heart, 0–99 centers a simple truth: LGBTQIA+ lives are not defined by a single moment. We are continuously growing, surviving, dreaming, remembering, and redefining ourselves. This exhibition honors the ongoing journey of becoming and the vibrant legacy of those who came before us while uplifting the voices shaping our future.
Special performances in the McGuire Hall. Check back for schedule and artists.
All are welcome to join us in celebrating the creativity, resilience, and stories that connect us across generations.
Check out the second exhibition held at 925 Maddox Gallery, Fabulous Arts Foundation's LGBTQIA+ Center www. fabaf.org
Funded by: The Johnson Singer Arts and Education Fund
In partnership with: Sarasota Arts Museum
Also Youth, The Senior Friendship Centers, Project Pride SRQ and more.
GOOD TROUBLE: QT Art Social
Brews, local art, and real conversation. Join us for a monthly drop-in coffee house and gallery space celebrating local trans and queer art.
Welcome to GOOD TROUBLE, a monthly gallery-and-gathering space hosted at the 925 Maddox Gallery & LGBTQIA+ Center. Designed to celebrate local trans and queer artists, spark authentic conversation, and foster in-person connection over a great cup of coffee or tea, this space is built for our community to gather safely and comfortably.
Whether you're looking for a cozy spot to work remotely, want to browse work from local LGBTQ+ creators, or hope to connect with fellow neighbors and community partners—there is always a seat at the table for you.
Drop in for 20 minutes or stay for the whole afternoon!
What to Expect
The "Spilled Tea" & Coffee Bar: Free specialty coffee, loose-leaf teas, and cozy brews available all afternoon.
Featured Art Gallery: Rotating gallery walls showcasing work, prints, and pieces from local trans & queer artists. Purchasing art directly supports local creators (70%) while helping keep our community center running (30%).
Volume: Operating right out of the 925 Maddox Gallery & LGBTQ+ Center, VOLUMEis an independent, community-driven retail space designed to amplify the physical output of local queer and trans creators.
The Collaborative Canvas: Pick up a marker, paintbrush, or zine sheet and leave your mark on our monthly community art piece.
Low-Key Vibe: Good music, comfortable seating, high-speed Wi-Fi, and low-pressure conversation starters.
Event Flow & Schedule
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Afternoon Remote Lounge: Bring your laptop or book, grab a pour-over, and enjoy a quiet, creative space to work, study, or read.
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Civic & Community Meet: A prime window for local partners, leaders, allies, and neighbors to drop in, connect with our team, and learn more about our work.
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | After-Hours Social & Artist Spotlight: Upbeat tunes, coffee house energy, and open conversation to wind down your Friday.
Community Support & Grant Acknowledgment
This program is made possible with generous support from CenterLink and Hingethrough the Building Capacity & Fostering Connections grant initiative, aimed at encouraging meaningful in-person social connection and reducing isolation within the LGBTQ+ community.
While admission is 100% free and open to all, voluntary donations are always welcomed to support ongoing local trans & queer community programming, mutual aid, and center services.
♿ Accessibility & Space Care
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, main floor space, and restrooms.
Restrooms: All-gender restrooms are available on-site.
All Ages: Open to all ages and allies in the community.
Grief & Loss Group (People affected by HIV)
Grief & Loss Group (People affected by HIV)
This 6-week, closed group provides a structured, educational, and process-oriented
environment. It is designed as a safe, nonjudgmental space to normalize and process both individual and collective grief related to HIV.
What to Expect:
A setting of emotional processing, and gentle structure where
participants can honor layered losses. Here, grief and loss can refer not only to death,
but also to non-death grief—including the loss of mobility, hopes, expectations,
relationships, or friends. Many participants come in carrying multiple or unresolved
losses over time.
Included in the 90-minute meeting time, Grace Korley, LMHC, MFT will lead a
psychoeducational portion intended to equip members with practical skills for managing
grief and loss within their personal support systems.
Capacity: Limited to 6–8 participants per group to ensure privacy, safety, and depth.
Timeline & Format:
Prescreening & Registration Deadline: Friday, August 14, 2026
Group Cycle Begins: Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 6:00 PM
Format: 6 weeks (closed group format), 90 minutes per session (including a
break).
Please note: Pre-screening and prior registration are required for all participants to ensure
emotional safety, build trust and allow deeper emotional work.
QT Hangs: Stitch’n’Bitch
A low-key craft night for queer & trans folks.
Come make things, talk, or sit quietly near other people doing the same.
Bring a project you’re working on or don’t. Knit, crochet, embroider, sew, draw, or just hang. No pressure to be productive. No pressure to talk.
🕔 5–9 PM
First Saturday of the month
Ages 18+
Tea + water provided.
BYOB welcome. Snacks encouraged.
“The Shop” (Partnering with Squeaky Wheel Fringe Fest)
Where artists of all genres and mediums (performance, visual, literary, etc.) can share what they're working on, get feedback, and build community.
Tea4T-Drag Open Stage
Tea4T: Drag Open Stage is a monthly celebration of self-expression, community, and the art of drag! Come sip, slay, and support local and regional talent at Tea4T:
In our new location 925!
Drag Open Stage is a monthly celebration of self-expression, community, and the art of drag! Whether you’re a seasoned performer or stepping onto the stage for the first time, Tea4T is an open and welcoming space for all to shine.
Bring your fiercest looks, your boldest performances, and your unapologetic self because here, we celebrate drag in all its forms.Come sip, slay, and support local talent at this electrifying night of creativity and queer joy!
Hosts:?
UPDATES: Be sure to bring cash to tip the performers.
And get your tickets in advance to make it easier at the box office.
PLEASE USE THE BACK DOOR TO ENTER.
PARKING UPDATE:
Parking on both sides of our building 925 N Lime Ave is the Lime arts building next to Creative Liberties. Park along only one side of the road and look for our parking signs that say event parking with our FABAF logo.
18+ iD required
Proceeds support our LGBTQ+ Center and Mental Health services.
Queerlastic Book Fair
We’re bringing back the magic of our childhood elementary school book fairs, but making them queer!
Who didn’t love perusing the stacks of books -- while also getting out of class -- and those colorful newsletters they sent home the week beforehand, and, most importantly, discovering your next favorite read?
Our new Queerlastic Book Fair series will revive that ‘80s and ‘90s book fair energy as a celebration of LGBTQ+ literature, creativity and community.
Browse tables filled with books from local independent booksellers, meet LGBTQ+ authors from across the region, and discover artwork, zines, prints, stickers, and other creations from talented local artists and makers.
This event is in partnership with literary arts initiative Wordier Than Thou and its pop-up bookstore, This Bookstore Kills Fascists.
All ages welcome.
Intersectional Identity & Trauma Support Group
This support group addresses the cumulative impact of HIV-related stigma alongside other forms of discrimination (such as race, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status). The intervention promotes healing through culturally responsive, identity-affirming care.\
What to Expect: A deeply validating space where multiple identities are seen and
integrated. It offers a balance of processing and skill-building in a trauma-informed
environment where safety and pacing are prioritized.
Intended Outcomes: Reduced trauma-related distress, increased identity integration,
and improved psychological well-being for individuals with multiple marginalized
identities.
Capacity: Limited to 6–8 participants max to ensure privacy, safety, and depth.
Timeline & Format:
Schedule: Meets once a month on the last Thursday of the month.
Group Begins: Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 6:00 PM
Format: 1 hour per session (closed group format).
How to Refer or Inquire: If you know someone who could benefit from these
spaces, or if you have any questions about the registration and prescreening
processes, please reply directly to this email or contact us at
Intersectional Identity & Trauma Support Group
Intersectional Identity & Trauma Support Group
This support group addresses the cumulative impact of HIV-related stigma alongside other forms of discrimination (such as race, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status). The intervention promotes healing through culturally responsive, identity-affirming care.
What to Expect: A deeply validating space where multiple identities are seen and
integrated. It offers a balance of processing and skill-building in a trauma-informed
environment where safety and pacing are prioritized.
Intended Outcomes: Reduced trauma-related distress, increased identity integration,
and improved psychological well-being for individuals with multiple marginalized
identities.
Capacity: Limited to 6–8 participants max to ensure privacy, safety, and depth.
Timeline & Format:
Schedule: Meets once a month on the last Thursday of the month.
Group Begins: Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 6:00 PM
Format: 1 hour per session (closed group format).
How to Refer or Inquire: If you know someone who could benefit from these
spaces, or if you have any questions about the registration and prescreening
processes, please reply directly to this email or contact us at
QT Hangs: Stitch’n’Bitch
A low-key craft night for queer & trans folks.
Come make things, talk, or sit quietly near other people doing the same.
Bring a project you’re working on or don’t. Knit, crochet, embroider, sew, draw, or just hang. No pressure to be productive. No pressure to talk.
🕔 5–9 PM
First Saturday of the month
Ages 18+
Tea + water provided.
BYOB welcome. Snacks encouraged.
“The Shop” (Partnering with Squeaky Wheel Fringe Fest)
Where artists of all genres and mediums (performance, visual, literary, etc.) can share what they're working on, get feedback, and build community.
“The Shop” (Partnering with Squeaky Wheel Fringe Fest)
Where artists of all genres and mediums (performance, visual, literary, etc.) can share what they're working on, get feedback, and build community.
QT Hangs: Stitch’n’Bitch
A low-key craft night for queer & trans folks.
Come make things, talk, or sit quietly near other people doing the same.
Bring a project you’re working on or don’t. Knit, crochet, embroider, sew, draw, or just hang. No pressure to be productive. No pressure to talk.
🕔 5–9 PM
First Saturday of the month
Ages 18+
Tea + water provided.
BYOB welcome. Snacks encouraged.
QT Hangs: Stitch’n’Bitch
A low-key craft night for queer & trans folks.
Come make things, talk, or sit quietly near other people doing the same.
Bring a project you’re working on or don’t. Knit, crochet, embroider, sew, draw, or just hang. No pressure to be productive. No pressure to talk.
🕔 5–9 PM
First Saturday of the month
Ages 18+
Tea + water provided.
BYOB welcome. Snacks encouraged.
“The Shop” (Partnering with Squeaky Wheel Fringe Fest)
Where artists of all genres and mediums (performance, visual, literary, etc.) can share what they're working on, get feedback, and build community.
4th Annual Friendly City Pride
Pride is coming back to Manatee County! The Fabulous Arts Foundation and Oscura are proud to present the 4th Annual Friendly City Pride.
Our mission has always been keeping the community connected, and this year’s festival is all about celebrating the vibrant, resilient LGBTQ+ community right here in Bradenton. Join us for a day of unity, visibility, and joy in a space built for everyone to feel safe, seen, and celebrated.
Friendly City Pride features an expansive local vendor market showcasing queer-owned and ally-led small businesses, artisans, and community resources. Alongside the market, prepare for an incredible, curated lineup of special performances throughout the day, featuring top-tier local artists and entertainers hand-selected to bring the spirit of Pride to life.
Whether you are coming out to shop local, enjoy the live entertainment, or simply stand in solidarity with your neighbors, Friendly City Pride is where community connects.
Event Details
Date: Sunday, March 21, 2027
Location: Hosted at Oscura (and surrounding area, Old Main Street / Bradenton)
Admission: Free and open to all ages.
What to Expect
Local Vendor Market: Support queer and ally creators, makers, and local organizations.
Special Performances: A stellar, curated entertainment lineup hitting the stage throughout the event.
Community Resources: Connect with local groups dedicated to health, equity, and LGBTQ+ support in Manatee County.
Call for Vendors & Sponsors
Want to showcase your business or organization at Friendly City Pride 2027? Applications for the vendor market are opening soon, and corporate sponsorship packages are available to help keep this event accessible to all.
To stay updated on vendor registration, the official entertainment lineup announcement, or sponsorship opportunities, visit us at www.fabaf.org.
QT Hangs: Stitch’n’Bitch
A low-key craft night for queer & trans folks.
Come make things, talk, or sit quietly near other people doing the same.
Bring a project you’re working on or don’t. Knit, crochet, embroider, sew, draw, or just hang. No pressure to be productive. No pressure to talk.
🕔 5–9 PM
First Saturday of the month
Ages 18+
Tea + water provided.
BYOB welcome. Snacks encouraged.
Qt Hangs: Open Mic
QT Open Mic is BACK!
We’re inviting everyone to the mic. Spoken word artists, musicians, comedians, performance artists, poets
QT Open Mic is BACK!
We’re inviting everyone to the mic. Spoken word artists, musicians, comedians, performance artists, poets, storytellers, puppeteers (yes, really!), and anyone who just wants to share what brings them joy.
If you create, you belong here. If you vibe, you belong here.
WHEN: Friday, July 31st at 7:30 PM
WHERE: Fabulous Arts Foundation – Our Brand-New Dreamy Space! (925 N. Lime Ave., Sarasota, FL 34237)
ADMISSION: FREE to attend. (A $5 suggested donation generously keeps our Center’s doors open and the community thriving).
SIGN-UPS: At the door.
Hosted by the wonderful shai and Friends, this is our third event in our brand-new space, and we’re celebrating with community, creativity, and all the good feelings. Come experience joy, bring joy, find joy, and soak up all the vibes.
Come as you are. Leave feeling lighter.
Link in bio to register, get more info, and support our Center. See you there!
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#qtopenmic#openmic#spokenword#music#queerjoy#SarasotaArts#SRQEvents#FabulousArtsFoundation#QueerCommunity
Still We Rise: Queer & Trans Defiance — The Panel & Closing Celebration
Still We Rise: Queer & Trans Defiance — The Panel & Closing Celebration
In a cultural climate where queer and trans stories are constantly challenged, our art becomes our sanctuary, our community, and our defiance.
Join the Fabulous Arts Foundation at the new 925 Maddox Gallery, Studios, and LGBTQIA+ Center for a landmark evening celebrating our current exhibition, Still We Rise: Queer & Trans Defiance. This special event combines an intimate, live artist panel discussion with our official exhibition closing reception.
We will bring together several of the featured exhibition artists for a moderated, grounded conversation exploring creative resistance, intersectional identity, and the vital role of permanent, physical safe spaces on the Suncoast. Following the panel, stay for the reception to connect with the artists, view the gallery, and stand in solidarity with the community.
While this event serves as our main community celebration, the exhibition will remain on the walls for one final week of public viewing until it officially closes on August 1st.
Come celebrate local queer and trans excellence, experience the power of art as protest, and see how we are building a permanent home for intersectional care and creativity in Sarasota.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, July 25th
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
6:00 PM: Live Artist Panel Discussion & Audience Q&A
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Closing Reception Celebration & Gallery Viewing
Location: 925 Maddox Center (925 N. Lime Avenue, Sarasota, FL — Limelight District)
Admission: Free to attend. RSVP is encouraged to help us monitor capacity.
Community Impact & Mutual Aid
This event is free, but donations are gratefully accepted at the door or online. All proceeds directly support the Fabulous Arts Foundation’s year-round pilot programming under our new 5-year lease, including our clinician-led LGBTQIA+ mental health groups, our Mutual Aid Food Pantry, and our Period Pantry.
Important Dates to Remember
July 25th: Live Artist Panel & Closing Celebration Party
August 1st: Final Day of Exhibition
Celebrating Neurodiversity A Space for Neuro-Affirming Connection
What to Expect
Participants will experience this group as:
Our Celebrating Neurodiversity Support Group is a welcoming, affirming space for neurodivergent folks to connect, share experiences, and support one another in community. Whether you’re autistic, ADHD, dyslexic, have sensory processing differences, or identify anywhere along the neurospicy spectrum—you belong here.
This group meets 1PM on the last Saturday of the month and is facilitated by queer and neurodivergent mental health professionals who honor the diverse ways our brains work. Together, we create a space that values self-expression, mutual care, and collective understanding.
Open to all neurodivergent individuals—diagnosed, self-diagnosed, or exploring—especially those navigating life as LGBTQIA+ and/or BIPOC.
🌈 Come as you are: stim freely, use devices, take breaks. Your needs are valid, and accommodations are always welcome.
Group will be conducted in person and is open to all nonbinary, genderqueer, gender non-conforming, agender, bigender, and questioning individuals!
QT Self Defense Class
bringing a self defense workshop to Fabulous Arts Foundation on Monday, July 13th at 6pm! Let's go! We will focus on open hand self defense techniques in a space that is Queer and Trans centered.
Gong Fu - Martial Arts Classes #selfdefense #lgbtqia #pride365 #Pride #martialarts
"Build your confidence and your skills in a space built for us! Join us at the 925 LGBTQ+ Center for a special Queer Self-Defense class facilitated by Drew. This ego-free workshop focuses on both physical safety and mental preparedness, all in a safe, judgment-free environment. Wear what makes you comfortable and learn practical skills alongside your community. No experience needed—everyone is welcome!"
$15 suggested donation/ Pay what you can
Food Pantry request if you can bring a non-perishable item we are restocking our food pantry.
The Revolution is Accessible: Disability Pride in Troubling Times
Come and listen to a panel discussion of disabled activists discuss the current political regime’s attempts to reduce us to passive members of society. We'll be talking about the cuts to Medicaid, the grueling application process for Disability Insurance, and what we as a community can do to change it.
Fabulous Arts Foundation and Voices of Florida Present:
The Revolution is Accessible: Disability Pride in Troubling Times
Saturday, July 11 at 6pm
Fabulous Arts Foundation- 925 Maddox Gallery LGBTQ+Center
925 N Lime Ave • Sarasota
Queer Ecology Printing Workshop - LGBTQIA+ YOUTH with Saxon Anderson
Queer Ecology Printing Workshop - LGBTQIA+ YOUTH
with Saxon Anderson (he/him)
Part of the 0–99: The Art of a Rainbow Life — Still Here, Still Becoming Workshop Series
Join us for an immersive printmaking workshop exploring the vibrant and expansive world of Queer Ecology through the art of relief printing. Together, we’ll examine how queerness exists throughout the natural world and use printmaking as a tool for storytelling, visibility, and creative expression.
Queer Ecology is a way of understanding nature, biology, and sexuality through the lens of queer theory. It challenges the idea that heterosexuality and cisgender identity are the “default” in nature, instead highlighting the diversity and fluidity that already exists across ecosystems and species.
Throughout the workshop, participants will learn about animals whose behaviors and lifecycles reflect queer concepts, including clownfish, wrasses, earthworms, frogs, lions, penguins, albatrosses, gorillas, geese, giraffes, and dolphins. These examples help remind us that queerness is not outside of nature — it is deeply embedded within it.
Participants will also be introduced to the history and techniques of relief printing, one of the oldest forms of printmaking dating back to 5th century China and later flourishing in Europe and Japan through traditions like Ukiyo-e woodcuts.
Using rubber carving mats and gouges, attendees will create their own two-part relief print consisting of:
A primary line-art print
A secondary layered color print
This workshop is open to all ages and experience levels, inviting participants to carve, print, learn, and reflect together in an inclusive and creative environment.
Topics explored include:
Queerness in nature
Printmaking history
Relief carving techniques
Layered color printing
Art as education and advocacy
No prior printmaking experience required. Materials provided.
Additional reading:
Tea4T-Drag Open Stage
Tea4T: Drag Open Stage is a monthly celebration of self-expression, community, and the art of drag! Come sip, slay, and support local and regional talent at Tea4T:
In our new location 925!
Drag Open Stage is a monthly celebration of self-expression, community, and the art of drag! Whether you’re a seasoned performer or stepping onto the stage for the first time, Tea4T is an open and welcoming space for all to shine.
Bring your fiercest looks, your boldest performances, and your unapologetic self because here, we celebrate drag in all its forms.Come sip, slay, and support local talent at this electrifying night of creativity and queer joy!
Hosts:?
UPDATES: Be sure to bring cash to tip the performers.
And get your tickets in advance to make it easier at the box office.
PLEASE USE THE BACK DOOR TO ENTER.
PARKING UPDATE:
Parking on both sides of our building 925 N Lime Ave is the Lime arts building next to Creative Liberties. Park along only one side of the road and look for our parking signs that say event parking with our FABAF logo.
18+ iD required
Proceeds support our LGBTQ+ Center and Mental Health services.
QT Hangs: Stitch’n’Bitch
A low-key craft night for queer & trans folks.
Come make things, talk, or sit quietly near other people doing the same.
Bring a project you’re working on or don’t. Knit, crochet, embroider, sew, draw, or just hang. No pressure to be productive. No pressure to talk.
🕔 5–9 PM
First Saturday of the month
Ages 18+
Tea + water provided.
BYOB welcome. Snacks encouraged.
Support Group: They, Them & Friends
They/Them & Friends
Nonbinary & Gender Non-Conforming Support Group
What to Expect 18+
Join us for our monthly (first Wednesday of the month) Nonbinary & Gender Non-Conforming Support Group, a confidential, affirming space created by and for folks who identify outside the binary. Whether you're exploring your gender, have been out for years, or are anywhere in between, this group offers a space to connect, share, and be supported in community. Together, we hold space for the full range of experiences joys, challenges, questions, and everything in between. Facilitated by queer/ or trans mental health professionals, this group centers compassion, respect, and the right to self-define.
Group will be conducted in person and is open to all nonbinary, genderqueer, gender non-conforming, agender, bigender, and questioning individuals!
QT Hangs: Closet Swap Party PRIDE MONTH
QT HANGS: Closet Swap Party
Refresh your wardrobe, reduce waste, and connect with community at our Closet Swap Party! Bring clean, gently used clothing, shoes, and accessories that you're ready to part with and discover new-to-you treasures from fellow attendees. Whether you're exploring your style, updating your look, or simply looking for a fun and sustainable way to shop, everyone is welcome. Come swap, share, and celebrate self-expression in a welcoming and affirming space.
Swamp Yell Sound Lab
Swamp Yell Sound Lab is an experimental, hands-on sound exploration session led by Shannon Fortner.
Join us on June 17th from 4:00 PM–7:00 PM at 925 Maddox Gallery + Center for an immersive creative experience where participants are invited to explore pedals, keyboards, and sound-making tools to build their own unique soundscapes. No musical experience is required this is a welcoming space for curiosity, play, and artistic expression.
This session encourages participants to experiment with texture, noise, rhythm, and resonance in a supportive, community-centered environment. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or completely new to sound exploration, Swamp Yell Sound Lab offers an open space to listen deeply, create freely, and connect through experimental sound.
Bring your own intruments and pedals, we will DI boxes and mics.
Cyanotype with Professor Eska Palmer : Workshop for LGBTQIA+ YOUTH
Making Our Stories Visible: A Visual Poetry Workshop Join us for a hands-on visual poetry workshop led by poet and visual artist Camilo
LGBTQIA+ YOUTH WORKSHOP
Making Our Stories Visible: A Visual Poetry Workshop
Join us for a hands-on visual poetry workshop led by poet and visual artist Camilo Loaiza
Bonilla. In this workshop, we will use personal and found images to explore storytelling through poetry and collage as a way of expressing identity and making our stories visible. You are invited to bring a copy of a photograph from the past any image that carries meaning or memory and, through the process of collage, we will write both to and with the image to create visual poems. All other materials will be provided. This workshop is open to all ages and skill levels, and we invite you to join us in a shared space for reflection, creativity, and community.
Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026
Time: 10 AM–1 PM
Workshop Size: 25 LGBTQIA+ youth participants
Camilo Loaiza Bonilla (he/him/él) is a Latine writer working to unwind generational silence as a queer, trans, first-generation immigrant. Exploring the intersection of poetry and visual art, he is the 2025-2026 Eleanor Merritt Fellow at The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art.
This workshop will support LGBTQ+ folks in the community to create works to be a part of our community exhibition, "0-99: An Art of a Rainbow Life : Still Here , Still Becoming we will keep your artwork on loan to be in the exhibition if you allow us.
Tea4T-Drag Open Stage
Tea4T: Drag Open Stage is a monthly celebration of self-expression, community, and the art of drag! Come sip, slay, and support local and regional talent at Tea4T:
In our new location 925!
Drag Open Stage is a monthly celebration of self-expression, community, and the art of drag! Whether you’re a seasoned performer or stepping onto the stage for the first time, Tea4T is an open and welcoming space for all to shine.
Bring your fiercest looks, your boldest performances, and your unapologetic self because here, we celebrate drag in all its forms.Come sip, slay, and support local talent at this electrifying night of creativity and queer joy!
Hosts:?
UPDATES: Be sure to bring cash to tip the performers.
And get your tickets in advance to make it easier at the box office.
PLEASE USE THE BACK DOOR TO ENTER.
PARKING UPDATE:
Parking on both sides of our building 925 N Lime Ave is the Lime arts building next to Creative Liberties. Park along only one side of the road and look for our parking signs that say event parking with our FABAF logo.
18+ iD required
Proceeds support our LGBTQ+ Center and Mental Health services.
QT Hangs: Stitch’n’Bitch
A low-key craft night for queer & trans folks.
Come make things, talk, or sit quietly near other people doing the same.
Bring a project you’re working on or don’t. Knit, crochet, embroider, sew, draw, or just hang. No pressure to be productive. No pressure to talk.
🕔 5–9 PM
First Saturday of the month
Ages 18+
Tea + water provided.
BYOB welcome. Snacks encouraged.
Heart to Heart : Strengthening Social Connections Using Psychodrama
Join us for a powerful and interactive monthly psychodrama support group designed to deepen connection, build empathy, and support personal
Strengthening Social Connections Using Psychodrama
Facilitated by Daisy Martinez-Dicarlo, LMHC, TEP (she/her)
Join us starting back on May 30, 2026
Join us for a powerful and interactive monthly psychodrama support group designed to deepen connection, build empathy, and support personal healing through creative expression.
Psychodrama is an experiential form of therapy rooted in action it invites participants to explore real-life experiences, emotions, and relationships through guided storytelling, movement, and role-play. In this supportive and affirming space, participants are encouraged to connect with themselves and others in meaningful ways, fostering stronger social bonds and a deeper sense of belonging.
Facilitated by licensed mental health counselor and certified trainer/educator/practitioner Daisy Martinez-Dicarlo, this group integrates Theater for Social Justice principles—centering community voices, lived experiences, and collective healing.
✨ What to Expect:
Guided psychodrama exercises and group activities
Opportunities for self-expression through movement and storytelling
A supportive, confidential, and inclusive environment
Connection-building with others in the community
Exploration of social themes, identity, and personal growth
🗓 When: Monthly on Saturdays
📍 Where: Fab LGBTQIA+ Center, 925 N Lime Ave, Sarasota, FL
💜 Cost: Free and open to the community (18+)
No prior experience with theater or psychodrama is needed just come as you are.
This offering is part of our ongoing commitment to providing accessible mental health and healing-centered programming for our LGBTQIA+ community, where art and connection come together to inspire growth and resilience.
Art Workshop: Tempus gratiae with Shoghi Aqdas
Join FAB AF for an intimate workshop exploring material, memory, and transformation
through my process of Tempus Gratiae by Shoghi.
Working with dried flowers, shells, and natural elements on wooden canvas, this session invites you to reflect on the passage of time and the quiet beauty found in change. Each participant will create a personal composition using materials that carry meaning objects shaped by life, memory, and environment.
Materials will also be provided. You are encouraged to bring small objects of personal significance dried botanicals, shells, fragments, or anything that speaks to your journey.
This is not just a making session, but a moment of pause to consider what remains, what evolves, and what we choose to honor.
The target is to maintain a focused and immersive experience.
Shoghi (Barr Aqdas Studios)
This workshop will support LGBTQ+ folks in the community to create works to be a part of our community exhibition, "0-99: An Art of a Rainbow Life : Still Here , Still Becoming we will keep your artwork on loan to be in the exhibition.
Be Fabulous Music & Arts PRIDE Festival
Day 3 - Be Fabulous Music & Arts Pride Fest – May 9, 2026
Join us in the heart of downtown Sarasota at Five Points Park for the 16th annual Be Fabulous Music & Arts Pride Fest!
Tea4T: Drag Open Stage
Tea4T: Drag Open Stage is a celebration of self-expression, community, and the art of drag! Come sip, slay, and support local and regional talent at Tea4T.
“Still We Rise: Queer and Trans Defiance”
Join us for the Opening Night of the Be Fabulous Music & Arts Pride Fest art exhibition, “Still We Rise: Queer and Trans Defiance.” This immersive exhibition celebrates resilience, creativity, and the power of queer and trans voices through art, performance, and storytelling.
“The Shop” (Partnering with Squeaky Wheel Fringe Fest)
Where artists of all genres and mediums (performance, visual, literary, etc.) can share what they're working on, get feedback, and build community.
QT Hangs: Stitch’n’Bitch
A low-key craft night for queer & trans folks.
Come make things, talk, or sit quietly near other people doing the same.
Bring a project you’re working on or don’t. Knit, crochet, embroider, sew, draw, or just hang. No pressure to be productive. No pressure to talk.
🕔 5–9 PM
First Saturday of the month
Ages 18+
Tea + water provided.
BYOB welcome. Snacks encouraged.
