Rainbows + Butterflies Zine Launch Party

About the Event:
This issue, "Rainbows & Butterflies", is a collaborative zine by SRP and MSU VAN featuring contributions from queer migrant artists. Join us on Friday, March 27th at 7 PM at the Black Arts Centre to celebrate their voices through art, storytelling, and community! This launch party will include artist presentations, a silent auction featuring work by queer and racialized artists, refreshments & snacks, and a space to connect with community. This event is free and we especially welcome queer migrants and allies. Masks are mandatory (extra masks provided) and an air purifier will also be running in the space.

Zine Copies:
Printed copies of the zine will be available at the event. The zine is free but we will also be collecting donations to support the artists who contributed their work (suggested donation $5/ pay what you can!) A digital version of the zine will be released closer to the event date on our social media.

E-transfer donations for zines: (write “zine” in the description). We will also be collecting cash donations on the day of.

About the Project:
This zine project aims to uplift lived experiences and build solidarity across movements for Migrant Justice and Queer Liberation by:
• Creating creative spaces for queer migrants to share and showcase their art
• Addressing intersecting systems of oppression that create barriers to safety, justice, and belonging

Silent Auction:
The launch will also feature a silent auction highlighting work by queer and racialized artists. Starting bids will range from $20–$50. All proceeds go directly to the artists.
About the Organizers:
The Surrey Rainbow Project is a community service co-operative created by and for queer racialized communities. We offer programs and events that create a welcoming space to build connections, celebrate the social diversity within the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and address the lack of queer spaces in Surrey, Delta, and Langley.
Instagram:
Business inquiries & general donations to support SRP: (write “for SRP” in e-transfer description)

Migrant Students United Vancouver is a migrant-led grassroots initiative fighting exploitative rules, policies, and discriminatory cultures across post-secondary institutions and government systems. We organize for migrant justice, fair fees, better support for migrant students, and Status for All.
Instagram:
Email inquiries & general donations to support MSU: (write “for MSU” in the description).

MSU Mutual Aid Callout:
MSU VAN has a mutual aid request () to support the legal costs for a Palestinian migrant student who needs to return to Canada before their permit expires.

Mutual aid e-transfers:

Info: Doors open; refreshments & snacks available, silent auction opens

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