Upcoming Events
Black Queer Valentine’s Day Dinner: 2/13/2025
In honor of Black History Month and Valentine's Day, we celebrate love, resilience, and community by uplifting Black queer couples in the Greater Boston area with an intimate, bespoke dining experience. This elegant evening is a tribute to their stories, connections, and the beauty of Black queer love.
Gallery Discussion & Reception with Craig Bailey & Amir Dixon
The Pryde Gallery
February 26, 2025
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
59 Harvard Ave, Hyde Park MA 02136
Join us for an evening reception and Gallery talk centering on the installation Black Queer Catalysts, curated by Amir Dixon. Dixon serves as our Curator in Residence and is the Curator of Black Queer Catalysts, on view through February 28th, 2025. This installation highlights the resilience, leadership, and creative influence of Black queer individuals who have sparked change across generations. Through compelling photography by Craig Bailey, and other archival materials, the exhibit delves into the intersectional experiences of Black queer communities, illuminating stories of activism, artistry, and advocacy. The discussion will explore the significance of these narratives in both historical and contemporary contexts, emphasizing how art serves as a vessel for visibility, remembrance, and inspiration.
About the Speakers
Craig Bailey
Natural is a quality photographer Craig Bailey strives for when capturing the moment - portraits, special events, artwork, performing artists - all his subjects convey his ease of approach, which translates into the most flattering, natural, and appealing images. Knowledge and patience are his keys to capturing spontaneous expressions, gestures, and moments that reveal an essence of spirit.
Born in Jamaica, New York, and a longtime resident of Boston's South End neighborhood, Bailey has worked as an astute documentarian, his creative sensibilities serving media outlets, periodicals, non-profit organizations, universities, and, of course, himself. Ultimately, Craig Bailey strives to be an unobtrusive observer who shares his vision with you via Perspective Photo.
Amir Dixon
Amir Dixon is the 2024-2025 Curator in Residence for the Boston LGBTQ+ Museum. Known as a filmmaker, visual artist, and the Founder & Chief Creative Officer of Amir Now Inc. (ANI), a creative production firm dedicated to advancing equity, disrupting social norms, and amplifying marginalized voices through art. His work encompasses filmmaking, visual arts, and community organizing, with a focus on advocating for Black and LGBTQ+ communities.
In 2013, at the age of 23, Dixon released the documentary "Friend of Essex," which explores the lives of young Black gay men and the challenges they face, delving into issues of masculinity, identity, sexuality, and race.
Through his artistic endeavors and community engagement, Amir Dixon continues to shed light on marginalized experiences, fostering dialogue and understanding across diverse communities.
Portraits of Pride Exhibition 2024 Opening- Sea Green Park, Boston Seaport.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of LGBTQ+ art and history at the Boston LGBTQ+ Museum of Art, History & Culture's exhibition in the Seaport District. From June 8th to June 30th, explore a captivating display that showcases the diverse stories, struggles, and triumphs of the LGBTQ+ community in Boston and beyond. Through thought-provoking artworks, interactive exhibits, and compelling narratives, this exhibition invites visitors to celebrate and reflect on the rich cultural heritage and ongoing contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals. Join us in commemorating Pride Month and embracing the spirit of inclusivity and acceptance.