MOCA Tucson is bringing back its two free intergenerational LGBTQ+ art programs for the spring season.
Elvia Verdugo When Tucson’s Museum of Contemporary Art kicks off its two intergenerational LGBTQ+ programs this week, the museum plans to create more than just fun art projects.
“We've had a lot of people who stick through it for a long time and we have people that drop off. We get new people every semester and it really grows by people bringing their friends and a lot of newcomers to Tucson who are looking for programs like this. And it's a really unique program. As far as we know, it's the only program of its kind in the world.”
“I think the new edition this semester of trying this two-session thing is a result of getting feedback and seeing why people maybe aren't sticking through the entire 10 weeks,” Orr said. “I think 10 weeks is a bit long for some folks. So, I'm trying the five-week session so if they can only commit to five weeks, that's great. And then also, being a little earlier in the day, I'm hoping makes it a lot easier for some folks.
“It's very accepting and welcoming and supportive. And there's no pressure to do some things. The participants are making it what they want to make out of it. So, there's no pressure to dress a specific way, or even dress as a gender that you don't identify as, some people just create these cool characters or these cool costumes.”
One of the perspectives that has stuck with Orr over the years is from one of the program's elders — a woman in her 80s who shared inspirational stories from her own experiences within the LGBTQ+ community.
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