How can we interrupt the feedback loop of mainstream narratives that allows only one voice to create and define culture moving forward?

We disrupt this cycle through educational programming and consulting ↓

Educational programming

We started an educational program.

LGBTQ+ young people who report the presence of trusted adults in their school have higher levels of self-esteem (Dessel et al., 2017) and access to supportive peers is protective against anxiety and depression, including among those who lack support from their family (Parra et al., 2018).

The Trevor Project’s research consistently finds that LGBTQ+ young people report lower rates of attempting suicide when they have access to LGBTQ+-affirming spaces.

<h4 class="black">Transchool: Volume 1</h4><p>The first Transchool anthology, this compilation of original writings by our 2023 Transchool cohort and their mentors is published by Co–Conspirator Press.</p>

Transchool

Inspired by the letters written to @transanta, this summer course for young trans writers offers college-level instruction and mentorship.

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<h4 class="black">Support Trans Voices</h4><p>We commissioned queer artists to design affirming messages for trans youth in public installations.</p>

Consulting

We work with institutions to engage their audience.

<h4 class="black">Intersectional Feminism Panel</h4><p>On February 5, 2017, Allies in Arts hosted a panel on Intersectional Feminism at the Annenberg Space for Photography in Los Angeles, CA.</p>

<h4 class="black">Reel Her In</h4><p>For 5 years from 2017—2021, Allies in Arts produced an annual screening of short films directed by women of color and other queer-identified female, trans and non-binary people. </p>

And we do so much more!