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Opening Reception: NEON MOON Nocturnal Bodies

  • Fabulous Arts Foundation 925 North Lime Avenue Sarasota, FL, 34237 United States (map)

Neon Moon: Nocturnal Bodies – Opening Reception

Date: Friday, October 23

Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Location: Fabulous Arts Foundation / Public Gallery & LGBTQ+ Center

About the Event

Join us for the opening reception of Neon Moon: Nocturnal Bodies, an immersive exhibition and community gathering centered on creative expression, body autonomy, and trauma healing through art.

Set under the glow of our gallery space, Nocturnal Bodies explores resilience, identity, and the ways we inhabit our physical spaces when the sun goes down. Beyond the artwork, this evening serves as a community homecoming connecting residents to safe space, mental health resources, and essential community support.

What to Expect

  • Featured Exhibition: First look at new works created across visual, multi-media, and performance art.

  • Community Dialogue: Hear directly from featured creators about their process, healing through art, and storytelling.

  • Resource Access: On-site connections to local wellness, food, and housing stability support services.

  • Community Connection: Light refreshments, interactive elements, and a safe, LGBTQ+-affirming environment for all attendees.

Artists:

Maggie Davenport, steven l guthrie, Kerry Thomas, Leah Brown, Kei Gonzalez, Rainier McCall, Alfredo Garcia, Moraima Montijo, Andy Salgado, Amanda Gillick, Tay Rhoades, Jaime Weill (Bloom For Earth) Natalia St Martin, Ariana McDaniels, Alexandré Zii Miller, Andrew David Jewett, Mo Henry-Rivera, Sora Aurora Norn

Tickets & Admission

  • Admission: Free / Suggested Donation (Support our LGBTQIA+ Center)

  • RSVP: Recommended to ensure gallery capacity.

Accessibility & Safety

Our venue is physically accessible and designed as a trauma-informed, LGBTQ+-affirming safe space.

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