Resources
Local Organizations
San Francisco has one of the richest histories of queer activism, which is a legacy we are lucky to inherit. To ground our exhibition within our immediate community, we felt it was important to highlight local, San Francisco-based LGBTQ+ resources and institutions. Spanning queer-run art galleries focusing in queer and underrepresented artists to grassroots development organizations catering to the queer and trans AAPI communities, we hope to spotlight a brief but diverse group of organizations within our own communities.
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Aguilas:
Organization dedicated to HIV prevention and education, and other LGBTQ+ issues in a Latinx-specific framework.
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GLBT Historical Society:
Dedicated historical society for archiving, documenting, and exhibiting queer history to promote public understanding and education.
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Good Vibration:
Sex store that specializes in general sexual wellness education.
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Lavender Phoenix:
Queer/Trans, AAPI-rooted organization committed to bolstering grassroots activism through various development programs.
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Red Canary Song:
Organizing and advocating for the rights of Asian and migrant sex workers, as well as efforts for destigmatization and decriminalization of sex work.
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Schlomer Haus Gallery:
Queer-owned contemporary art gallery in the Castro neighborhood that champions the work of emerging queer artists.
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SF LGBT Center:
Organization dedicated to connecting LGBTQ+ communities with resources, support, and safe spaces for thriving.