Community Partnerships & Allyship
Community Foundations, Philanthropic Organizations, Colleges & Universities, Social Service Organizations, Advocacy Groups, Arts & Culture institutions
Partnership is at the cornerstone of the Boston LGBTQ+ Museum of Art, History & Culture’s programs, public engagement, and community offerings.
Our goal is to inspire and connect with the broader community, reaching beyond arts & culture and LGBTQ+ spaces. We welcome opportunities to collaborate with community partners—foundations, philanthropic organizations, colleges and universities, social service organizations, advocacy groups, and arts & culture institutions—interested in advancing the arts and LGBTQ+ community through innovative, impactful initiatives. Together, we can develop multi-year or multi-platform collaborations that align with your organization’s mission and community engagement goals.
In our Community Partnerships & Allyship portfolio, we work with other organizations who share our values in the city of Boston, across the state of Massachusetts and throughout the New England Region. Each partnership takes different forms, from co-presenting our festival to us co-curating events, programs and curated pride activations. We are the only arts & culture institution in the city of Boston that is solely dedicated to queer artistry. We are committed to continuously showcasing queer art, centering diverse narratives, and celebrating the vibrant history and culture of the community in partnerships with other partners and allies,
Thanks to the generous support of our donors and partners, we amplify these stories, reaching both local, national and global audiences, via virtual channels. We inspire new generations of museumgoers, art lovers, and advocates, fostering a deeper appreciation for LGBTQ+ experiences and contributions
Rainbow Tales Reception, October 2022 Community Partner: Museum of Science
The parallels of Queer & Black Liberation, June 2024 Community Partner: Embrace BostonCommunity Partnerships & Allyship Opportunities
Through Community Partnerships & Allyship, fellow community and philanthropic organizations, foundations, college & universities, grassroots and advocacy groups gain a strategic presence in the community - while also leveraging a wide range community of artists, patrons, and LGBTQ+ advocates by aligning with specific exhibitions, and education programs, special events, or other curated initiatives. Partnering with us, offer access to an audience and interactions that include mission driven individuals, and not limited to thought leaders and people who have shared values for change, innovation and culture.
We offer exclusive community & partnership opportunity for our legacy & flagship initiatives listed below.
1. Rainbow Tales, An LGBTQ+ Speaker Series
2. Beyond Pride, a year-round series of experiences, conversations and collaborations.
3. Portraits of Pride, a public art exhibition that feature large scale portraits of LGBTQ+ leaders
4. Queer Humanists, an 8-month humanities course for queer scholars & forward-thinking leaders
2. Portraits of Pride FORUM, Panel Conversations that highlights and explore solutions for the most pressing problems and challenges facing the LGBTQ+ community.
5. Queer Arts Festival, a weeklong series of events at multiple locations and premier venues in the city featuring presentations, artists & author talks, book signings, concerts. The Queer Arts Festival encompasses the disciplines of dance, literature, music, and visual arts.
We would love to connect, learn about your organizations mission and priorities and needs, and offer a tailored approach. Please contact reach out to us at info@bostonlgbtqmuseum.org.
Check out photos and list of partners below!
Previous & Current Community Organizations Partners & Allies
Community Foundations, Philanthropic Organizations, Colleges & Universities, Social Service Organizations, Grassroots & Advocacy Groups, Arts & Culture Institutions.
