Forge Your Future: Applications Now Open for Beginner Blacksmithing Youth Workshop! Join queer Minneapolis based artist Carla Hall with IAMA- Industrial Arts Mentorship for All for a series of introduction blacksmithing workshops specifically for 2SLGBTQIA+ students! You will learn basic hammering skills while making a series of small projects, and will develop a sculpture based on your queer identity to be presented in a student exhibition at the end of the program. All materials and safety equipment are provided! This workshop meets Thursdays from 6pm to 8pm, September 26 through November 14. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gxUB7UAb
QUEERSPACE collective
Non-profit Organization Management
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 1,175 followers
Creating space for LGBTQ+ youth to feel safe and empowered to be their true selves.
About us
QUEERSPACE collective creates space for LGBTQ+ youth to feel safe and empowered to be their true selves. Through QUEERSPACE hangouts, our intergenerational program connecting LGBTQ+ youth with LGBTQ+ adults, youth develop increased self-esteem and a greater sense of belonging, cultural identity and pride. Our vision is for all LGBTQ+ youth to have a supportive community to help them develop a strong sense of pride in who they are, where they come from and where they want to go!
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http://www.queerspacecollective.org
External link for QUEERSPACE collective
- Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- MINNEAPOLIS, MN
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2021
Locations
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55412, US
Employees at QUEERSPACE collective
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Nicki Hangsleben
Social Impact | MBA | LGBTQIA+ Advocacy
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Elizabeth Olson
Development and Communications Director at QUEERSPACE collective
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Mandy Rubink
Passionate Program Manager | Dedicated to Inclusivity, Youth Empowerment, Advocacy, Community, Accessibility, and Education&Training. Found often…
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Angelie Hu
Programming Coordinator at QUEERSPACE collective
Updates
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Our community is in need of support after the sudden closure of Rainbow Health on July 18. Donate to Aid Rainbow Health SEIU Workers: https://lnkd.in/gkeKzRR2 Donate to the PFund Foundation Revitalization Campaign: https://lnkd.in/geGyURZN
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A huge thank you to the Optum Employee Community Council for choosing QUEERSPACE collective as one of the recipients of their Pride Volunteer Event last month! Your amazing team purchased and assembled over 750 art kits for us to provide to LGBTQ+ youth, helping them express their creativity and shine. We are so grateful for your support and dedication! #ThankYou #Optum #QUEERSPACE #Pride2024 #LGBTQYouth #CreativityMatters
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Happy Non-Binary Awareness Week! This week, we celebrate and uplift the non-binary community, especially our youth, recognizing and uplifting their spectrums of gender creativity and authenticity, and reminding us that gender is a vibrant and diverse tapestry, not confined to binary definitions. To all non-binary folks: You are seen, valued, and loved. Your unique expressions of identity enrich our world and pave the way for a more inclusive future. Keep shining brightly! #NonBinaryAwarenessWeek #CelebrateDiversity #LiveAuthentic #GenderSpectrum #Pride
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Thanks WCCO | CBS News Minnesota for hosting us again and helping to amplify our work. Hope to see y'all at the block party on June, 27th!
We love celebrating pride month with our friends at Red Rabbit / Red Cow and Indeed Brewing Company. We will be hosting our annual Pride kick off party in the North Loop on Thursday, June 27th. We will have DJs, oysters and these fancy cocktails Ian whipped up on WCCO | CBS News Minnesota today. And proceeds benefit QUEERSPACE collective all month long! Shout out to Angela Langsdorf and Debbie Tufts for igniting this awesome collaboration!
Red Rabbit, Red Cow whipping up Pride Month cocktails
cbsnews.com
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Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, symbolizes the liberation of enslaved African Americans on June 19, 1865, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. This day is a celebration of resilience, freedom, and a reminder of the continuous struggle for equality and justice. As we honor this day, it's crucial to recognize and celebrate the intersection of Black and LGBTQ+ communities. Both continue to face systemic oppression, discrimination, and violence. The liberation of one group cannot be fully realized without the liberation of all. The struggles at the intersection of racism, homophobia, and transphobia highlight the importance of understanding how various forms of discrimination overlap and impact people's lives. Together, we can continue to push for a society where freedom, equality, and love are not just ideals, but realities for everyone. #Juneteenth #PrideMonth #BlackLGBTQ #FreedomDay #Intersectionality #EqualityForAll
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Please join us in welcoming Jess Pierce (she/her) to the QUEERSPACE collective team as a Program Advisor! Jess is partnering with QUEERSPACE to share her wealth of youth services knowledge and expertise as we prepare to launch our 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth Center this fall. Jess is a visionary advisor and Founder of Zwazo Tech. With over 20 years as an artist and youth worker, Jess brings a unique blend of creativity and strategy to leadership consulting. Passionate about fostering talent and advocating for inclusivity, she helps CEOs and teams reach their fullest potential. Welcome to the team, Jess!
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Missed our town hall on May 29? No worries! You can catch up on all the updates and insights from our Executive Director and Board Chair by watching the recording on our YouTube channel. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gpJAXac9 #TownHall #LGBTQYouth #CommunityUpdates #StrategicPlan
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We're hiring! QUEERSPACE collective is looking for an experienced individual to join our team as Communications Manager. If you're dedicated to creating safe and empowering spaces for LGBTQ+ youth, we want to hear from you! Applications due by July 15. Apply early—interviews are scheduled on a rolling basis. Visit https://lnkd.in/g4zc7nhP for full descriptions and application instructions. Let's work together to make a difference!
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Since last January, Myrtle has played a pivotal role as our Communications Manager, refreshing our brand and strengthening our digital presence. We wish Myrtle all the best as he embarks on his next journey. His work has made a lasting impact on QUEERSPACE, and we are confident that he will continue to achieve great things wherever he goes next! Thank you, Myrtle! ✨
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