April 2026

Apr 29 (Wed) - The Audacity: Queer Imaginaries in Art and Writing (Erie Art Museum, 20 E 5th St, Erie, PA 16507) 6:30 PM. Instructor: Clayton Bradshaw-Mittal. This 1.5-hour seminar explores queer imaginaries in art and writing, examining how the queer community, particularly trans and nonbinary individuals, confront legal and social obstacles through the creation of imaginative worlds where queerness thrives. There will be a brief lecture by the instructor to define the queer imaginary, its history, and the theory behind it, followed by a larger discussion with participants...This seminar is included with Museum admission. We also ask that participants mark their attendance with donations which will go directly to Compton's Table, a local nonprofit in Erie, PA ... This seminar meets on Wednesday, April 29th from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Materials Required Recommended reading (open source) provided to participants before the session. Registration required. Phone: (814) 459-5477. Browse to http://www.erieartmuseum.org. RSVP/Register/Tickets at https://www.erieartmuseum.org/the-audacity.