Rochester Queer Arts Festival regroups after companies withdraw funding support for LGBTQ events

Earlier this year, the organizers of the Rochester Queer Arts Festival realized that larger companies were withdrawing their sponsorship of LGBTQ-themed events. But the Rochester event was able attract enough small local business support to continue, and to grow. We'll discuss why the larger companies have pulled back, and what the festival is aiming to become.

Our guest:

-Tim Evanicki, partner in Drag Me to the Stage LLC and producer of the Rochester Queer Arts Festival
-Ed Popil(aka Mrs. Kasha Davis), partner in Drag Me to the Stage LLC and producer of the Rochester Queer Arts Festival

00:00 Introduction
2:30 How a free festival grew
5:19 Support, safety, and open dialogue
8:41 Navigating cultural tension
10:34 Security and sponsorships
15:06 Questioning public identities
17:44 LGBTQ struggles and resilience
19:50 Challenging stereotypes
24:20 The Queer Arts Festival comes alive
30:08 Honoring allyship and community
32:18 Exploring Village Gate
33:24 When conversation feels impossible
35:46 Kindness, tech, and connection
38:49 Everyone’s invited
41:19 Growing up and going back
46:03 Allies and Pride’s place
49:07 What to expect at the festival
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