Healing in Color: A Queer and Trans Survivor Photo Exhibit and Community Building Experience - Thursday, January 16th

The Phoenix Gender-based Violence Lab at Temple University invites you to witness the healing journeys of LGBTQ+ survivors of gender-based harm through an exhibition that brings together photography, research, and interactive experiences. Through intimate photographs captured by survivors themselves, this exhibition offers a raw and honest portrayal of healing and aims to bring queer community together to celebrate joy and resilience.

Please save the date! This event is free to the public. All survivors and allies are welcome. RSVP for this event here: https://partiful.com/e/SFvw67OFaDVI02RbfEnO

Exhibition & Interactive Installation 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Vox Populi

319 N 11th St 3rd Fl, Philadelphia, PA 19107

The exhibition features intimate photographs that capture moments of healing, interactive installations for personal reflection, and compelling research insights about resilience in our communities. Visitors will explore the six dimensions of healing through both artistic expression and scholarly understanding.

Community Reception, Art Making Experience, and Open Mic 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Trestle Inn (next door)

339 N 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Join us as we continue the evening with a celebration of community strength and resilience. Our reception offers a warm, casual environment for connection through creative art activities focused on personal healing, group meditation and dance sessions, and an open mic showcase celebrating queer joy and resilience from 7:45 PM to 8:45 PM. Engage in community building activities while enjoying food and drinks, with 20% of proceeds benefiting our community partner, galaei. 

RSVP for this event here!