America 250th

We join our fellow Americans in commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, marking America’s Semiquincentennial, and reaffirming our shared commitment to liberty, justice, equality, and dignity for all.

Here in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the birthplace of the American Revolution, we commemorate this national milestone with a special exhibition, Vanguard of Democracy: Massachusetts and the Making of LGBTQ+ America on view now through August 15th at MassArt. The exhibition traces how Massachusetts helped lead the nation in advancing LGBTQ+ civil rights—from the first openly gay and lesbian Americans elected to public office to the first legal same-sex marriages in the country. Arriving in the year of America’s 250th anniversary, Vanguard of Democracy makes a intentional reminder: LGBTQ+ history is American history.

Now on view through August 15th, at MassArt located at 621 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115

Pride House Boston

A landmark cross-cultural celebration that brought LGBTQ+ communities, cultures, and global audiences together through soccer and Pride during the FIFA World Cup 2026.

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Forms & Feelings

The Range of Colby Drasher

Now on view through September 15th, 2026.

A special contemporary installation in partnership with CBT Architects for Pride Month 2026.

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A Love Letter to Black and Brown LGBTQ+ Communities “And maybe the work before us is not to become something new. Maybe, it is to remember. To indigenize. To reconnect. To reclaim. To remember the magic found in love. The magic found in community”

Curator-in-Residence Program

A ten-month professional development program designed for emerging and aspiring curators and creative practitioners. The program provides hands-on experience in exhibition development, public art activations, and community engagement.

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Boston Queer Arts Festival 2025

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This past October, we proudly celebrated our second year since founding! Our signature fall activation, the Boston Queer Arts Festival, marked the occasion with a dynamic series of public programs, ranging from gallery tours and open houses to community convenings. Each event was designed to highlight queer creativity, deepen engagement, and strengthen our growing network of artists and partners.

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More to explore!

Learn more about our signature events, flagship exhibitions & activations.

Rainbow Tales

An LGBTQ+ speaker series that presents a collection of live talks.

Boston Queer Arts Festival

A celebration of lgbtq+ humanities, artistry and community.

Queer Vanguards: Voices artists, advocates & academics

Our new podcast coming soon

Exhibitions

Past / Current / Future

Past Exhibit - Unbound Love: A tribute to 20 Years of Marriage Equality.

Past Exhibit: Portraits of Pride 2024 on Sea Green Park

KINI: The Void is now on view through September 12, 2025 at the Pryde Gallery.

Coming up: Celebrating James Baldwin's Centennial. COMING SOON

Now on View: Anaïse Louis Beyond the Awakening.

Portraits of Pride Ball
Portraits of Pride Dance Party
Patrons
Portraits of Pride Ball
President and Board Members at the Portraits of Pride Ball
Portraits of Pride Exhibit 2024 on Sea Green Park
Unbound Love Exhibit: A tribute to 20 Years of Marriage Equality

Our Founding Partners

Companies and institutions that have bestowed generous donations and committed invaluable key services to support the inception and foundation of our organization.