The LGBTQ+ Artist in Michigan

The LGBTQ+ Artist in Michigan is a group exhibition of artists who identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. This exhibition is in partnership with Suits and the City, whose mission is to promote the interests of LGBTQ+ persons in the Mid-Michigan area through education and advocacy and increase the visibility and integration of LGBTQ+ persons in the broader community through networking events.

This exhibition is a celebration of diversity and inclusivity, highlighting the unique perspectives and experiences of LGBTQ+ artists in the region. Attendees can expect to see a wide range of artworks, including paintings, sculptures, photographs, fiber, and mixed media pieces, all exploring the theme of LGBTQ+ identity and representation.

Thank you to everyone who attended the opening reception on Thursday, May 11 from 5 - 8 PM!

Exhibiting Artists

'MouthwateRING' by Dan Slagter

'Anything you can do, I can do crying.' by Ray Kelley

'Hard Bodies' by Gustavo Uriel

'SUMMIT' by Paul VerBurg

'Bitter Ends' by LaRone Johnson

'Cycle of Life and Death' by Peter Stack

'Bauhausian Beach Houses' by Hayden Comstock

'Divine Comedy: Lust' by Danielle Owensby

'The Body is an Instrument and My Body is a Brick' by Lorelei d'Andriole

'Moon Meditations: Afrofuturist Imaginings, Moon 1' by Olivia Furman

'I Can't Fix This' by James Hays

'A Queer Course of Life' by Emma Drever

'This is Everything to Me' by Elliot Johnson

'Q File #1' by Zachary Trebellas

'Wind-Up' by Jessie Gott

'Fist in Full Bloom" by Randi Richards

'This is Fine." by Yve Holtzclaw

'Ovate Dissociate' by Nickie Gunning

'Angela' by Melina Brann

"Dysmorphia No. 14" by Rachel Britton

'In The Closet' by Trey Pritchard

'Tides Turning' by Rebekah Small

'Fungus' by Lain Leo

'Closer' by Erin Brott-Holtzman

'Confrontation' by Kelly Root

'The Selfie' by Danielle Bjorklund

'Dykotomy 1' by Rozlin Opolka

'The Ache' by Kae Britton

Exhibition & Events:

Exhibition: May 3 - June 29, 2023

Opening Reception: Thursday, May 11, 5 - 8 PM, RSVP HERE.

Pop-up Art Gallery at the Lansing Pride Festival: Saturday, June 17

Workshop with the Salus Center 'From Studio to Gallery: A Beginner's Guide to Exhibiting Your Artwork': Thursday, June 29, 5:30 - 7:30 PM, registration is now closed.

Performance Art by Lorelei d'Andriole

Artist Lorelei d'Andriole activated her work and performed her piece The Body is an Instrument Brick and My Body is a Brick at the opening reception.

Meet The Jury Panel

This exhibition is generously supported by Becky Ten Brink.