QUEERCIRCLE

This LGBT History Month we’re looking to the future. We believe that history isn’t just something we look back on — it’s something we fight to protect and shape every day. In a time when LGBTQIA+ rights are under threat and hostility towards our communities is on the rise, spaces to come together, be creative and build solidarity are more vital than ever. By supporting QUEERCIRCLE, you help us provide a platform for LGBTQIA+ voices, foster meaningful connections and stand strong against those that seek to silence us. There are many ways to support us — and it’s not always about financial contributions. Every action, big or small, makes a difference. - Support Us: https://lnkd.in/eAQUet_a Join the Mailing List: https://lnkd.in/e4mJVWD3 Write a Review on Google: https://lnkd.in/eAKF6qPY

🌟New Trustees Announcement🌟 As we move into a new and exciting phase at QUEERCIRCLE, we’re delighted to welcome four new trustees to our board who bring a wealth of experience across arts, health and human rights. Our trustees have, and will continue to play an important role in supporting our mission. They’ll join our existing trustees Gemma Rolls-Bentley, Laura Hensser and Jane Ryan. ❇️ Sarah Lasoye (she/her) is a poet, facilitator and campaigner from London, based in Sheffield. Her debut chapbook Fovea / Ages Ago was published by Hajar Press in 2021. She is currently Peace & Security Campaign Lead at health justice charity Medact. Sarah has a background in student organising, higher education campaigning, and global health research. She is committed to addressing state violence and developing an abolitionist public health. ❇️ Clara Dublanc(she/her) is a cultural producer working at the intersection of visual arts and a rights-based approach to cultural participation. Her work focuses on mobility, diversity of cultures and social justice. With background in political science she is the founder of Itinerant Works, a creative production studio that has developed over the last decade large scale contemporary art projects worldwide. She is also advisor to Counterpoint Arts. ❇️ Samar Shams (she/her) is Managing Partner of the law firm Changes Immigration. Samar practices immigration law so businesses can access talent and individuals can live and work where they want to. Samar is also COO of legal tech start-up Legistai UK, an immigration case management system leveraging the efficiencies of automation and AI for UK immigration practices. ❇️ Anna Nolan(they/them) *not photographed* is a Director of Own The Space, an organisation that supports and scales campaign groups seeking to have a positive impact in the world. Anna is on the board of Syria’s White Helmets, Karam Foundation and Uplift Ireland.

On Wednesday 1(8.09.2024) we unveiled Teresa Margolles' monolithic sculpture Mil Veces un Instante (A Thousand Times in an Instant) at The Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square. This long awaited commission has been two years in the making, we are proud to be a main collaborator for this commission, working closely with the artist and the UK-based trans community to bring this project to fruition. The sculpture consists of plaster casts of the faces of 726 trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming individuals from Mexico and the UK. It serves as a tribute to trans lives, highlighting their resilience, struggles and protests against transfemicide and transphobia. It is also a tribute to Karla, a transgender woman close to the artist who was tragically murdered in Juárez, Mexico, in December 2015. Read more about the commission here: https://lnkd.in/e2i2c349

📢 We are looking to appoint a number of new Trustees who will bring a commitment to our organisation’s mission and values, and complement the range of skills and experience of our Board ✨ You do not need to have any formal qualifications or have had previous experience as a Trustee. Depending on your personality type, there are different ways of contributing. We are looking for people who are passionate about contemporary art, LGBTQ+ rights, community, and the transformative role institutions can play in society. ⏰ Deadline to apply is 15 SEPT 2024 🔗 See the full application deck here: https://lnkd.in/duzAFbiS

📢 Join Our Team 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ We’re on the lookout for passionate individuals to fulfil three new roles at QUEERCIRCLE. Be part of a dynamic and inclusive team dedicated to supporting the LGBTQ+ community and make a meaningful impact through your work! 🔗 Find out more: Please direct all questions about the roles to recruitment@queercircle.org

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