I just wanted to post a short update about the online LGBTQ+ Positive Voices exhibition. I’ve had a fantastic response and steady submission of creative pieces from people around the world. And every time I see a new submission appear in my in-box I’m excited that someone else wants to contribute to this project, and I’m excited to find out what that contribution might be and why it represents a positive experience to them. And when I see the submission piece and read their words it always moves me, simply because all the pieces are so personal, beautiful, unique and positive. I’ve received performance pieces, digital artworks, digital copies of paintings, audio pieces and games, representing asexual, bisexual, gay, gender non-conforming, non-binary, polysexual and trans perspectives. Thank you to everyone who has contributed already. It is wonderful to know that this idea has struck a chord with so many people.

Even if I don’t receive any more submissions, I will be extremely happy to have only these creative pieces in the exhibition launch. But I am also happy to welcome even more submissions representing more voices within the LGBTQ+ community. And those submissions can be anything creative that can be hosted online (eg visual, audio, creative writing, videos, interactive pieces, whatever). I want to emphasise again (and again and again) that contributions from amateur, hobby, DIY artists, crafters and creatives, those who do not consider themselves to be artists or creatives, and those who have never submitted to an exhibition before are especially welcome. And if you aren’t open about your sexuality or gender identity you can also submit your piece anonymously.

There’s more information about the exhibition here, along with the submission form.

The call for submissions closes on 31st May 2021.

The exhibition will go live on 19th June 2021.