Queerly Authentic Relating - Seeing & Being Seen

Name: Queerly Authentic Relating - Seeing & Being Seen
Start: 2025-08-24T14:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-08-24T16:30:00-04:00
Location: George Eastman Museum

Schedule

Sun Aug 24 2025 at 02:00 pm to 04:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

George Eastman Museum | Rochester, NY

Queerly Authentic Relating: Seeing & Being Seen 🏳️‍🌈💬🎨

Welcome friend! We are so excited for you to join us for this special gathering designed by and for LGBTQIA+ folks. Together we’ll explore the power of being truly seen—through both art and authentic connection.

✨ What to Expect

Exclusive Tour: Experience ImageOutArt’s exhibition Seeing and Being Seen: LGBTQ+ Visions of Rochester a vibrant showcase of local queer artistry and perspective.

Heartfelt Connection Games: Participate in Authentic Relating activities that encourage deep listening meaningful sharing and genuine connection—think icebreakers but with more HEART.

Shared Themes: Our games will explore “seeing and being seen” in ourselves our identities and our community.

🌈 Who’s Invited:
This event is open to LGBTQIA+ folks ages 18+. For this gathering we’re focusing solely on our queer community. Allies parents and others—stay tuned for future events just for you! (If you’d like to be notified email: [email protected].)

💖 Why We’re Gathering:
We’re coming together to connect and to support our community. Donations will benefit the ROC LGBTQ Mutual Aid Fund (50%) and the facilitators (50%).

💲 Suggested Donation: $10–$50
🎟 Buy tickets online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/queerly-authentic-relating-seeing-being-seen-tickets-1533937270669?aff=oddtdtcreator
❤️ No one turned away for lack of funds

📅 Date & Time:
Sunday August 24 · 2:00 – 4:30 PM EDT
Doors open at 1:30 PM—arrive early to settle in and connect before we begin.

📍 Location: In collaboration with ImageOutArt
Yes the space is ADA accessible. If you have additional accessibility needs (such as an interpreter) please reach out—we’d love to support your participation.

👥 Facilitated by: Elliotte Bowerman Sara Noble & Emily Pumm

Come as you are. Leave feeling seen heard and more connected than when you arrived.