Adapting, Expanding & Rooting
Weaving Our Way Through the Creative Process and Building Community
Left-brain. Right-brain. Which brain? What are we doing?!
Building an archive of contemporary 2SLGBTQIA+ narratives is a unique blend of navigating budgets and funding agreements while also being deeply immersed in the privilege and honor of witnessing and amplifying the stories of our participants. It's a balance of practical logistics—sifting through line items to assess fundraising needs—and the emotional experience of being in the room as these narratives unfold. ✨
Equally present in this process is the joy (and anxiety) of deciding where and how to show up in public to capture the diverse voices of the community. There's always more we want to do, and the constant awareness that time is never on our side to do it all. At the same time, we're acutely aware that these stories and their bearers are facing increasing risks in the months and years ahead.
So, while we celebrate the beauty of what is emerging in these collaborations, we are also mindful that our project may need to adapt, finding new ways to build this archive that prioritize the safety and well-being of both our creators and their narratives. ❤️
We are learning to bend without breaking, to celebrate the changes as the trees do, to take root and comfort in our collaboration, friendship, and the community we are centering and co-creating through this archive.
Speaking of community . . . we are incredibly fortunate to be supported by a vibrant network of 2SLGBTQIA+ community members and allies who believe in the work we’re doing. While we could spend hours talking about why this work matters, we want to step back and give others the chance to share why supporting this project is important to them.
Meet Kinsey - the manager of a local independent kids’ community bookstore. Kinsey is the resident expert there on, uh, ALL things books. Thank you, Kinsey, for raising your voice in support of this project! ❤️
Our crowdfunding campaign is still open, and with Giving Tuesday just 4 days away, there’s still time to contribute. Join us in ensuring that our collective stories endure and continue to inspire future generations through your donation - no matter the amount - and through sharing this project with your friends and family - all of it will nourish the roots of this work.