BTB's a week away!

Beyond the Bar is exactly a week away!
I'm EXCITED!!!!
....and nervous.
So much to do, so little time, so many worries!
BLAC interview.
I wonder how my pieces will print?
What the heck am I gonna wear?!?
Did I take off work yet?
Nope.
I should do that.....
I'm EXCITED!!!!!
And I hope you are too!
I hope to see you in seven days.
:-)

What is Beyond The Bar?

Despite the victories of LGBT Americans, many continue to stereotype this unique subculture. Now is the time to debunk these stereotypes and show Metro Detroit the talents of the LGBT community, through art and design and thats what Beyond the Bar is all about.

Details.
When: June 6, 2013
            7 pm - 10 pm

Where: Start Gallery
             Downtown Detroit
             206 E. Grand River Ave.,
             Detroit, MI 48226

A little history.
This is our third year and we've come a long way from where we started. Our curator Alex Harvilla started with maybe 20 artists in a small gallery concentrating on only graphic design. Our second year we broadened that category to all professional art work and kicked off Ferndale Pride with around 50 artists.

This year were back in Detroit, kicking off for Motor City Pride at the Start Gallery and we couldn't be more happier with its growth in not only number of artists and its fan base but also with its reputation. Each years only gotten better and this year will be no different!

Partners.
Motor City Pride, Detroit Design Festival, The AdCraft Club, Ruth Ellis Center, Between The Lines, Wink Detroit, DJ Lena

Sponsors.
DC3, Donor, Lush-ious Cupcakes, the Great Lakes Coffee Co., the Capitol Grille, Element PR, Batch Brewing Company, Rodin

Beyond the Bar.

Two weeks until 1 very special night.
A gallery.
Over 70 LGBT Michigan artists will show their contribution to the world.
I am one of them.




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