Where I have been?

You can find me on Etsy :-)
I've just opened my own store full of inspirational prints, you should definitely check it out!

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.




2012 AIGA Beyond The Bar from Erik Bare on Vimeo.

2 GAY 2 function.

People keep asking me about some of my LGBT favorites soooooooo....... heres a list for you guys and yes everything is linked. Let me know what you think!

MOVIES
Lost & Delirious
But Im a Cheerleader
I love you Phillip Morris

MUSIC
Tegan & Sara
Uh huh Her

SERIES (Web & TV)
Anyone but me
The L Word
Lip Service 

COMEDIANS
Alan Carr
Graham Norton

Leave me some of your favorites! I'm always looking for more.

Our Fight.

   Two days, two cases, two arguments and two different anti-gay measures BUT the rulings made by the Supreme Court on gay marriage and DOMA will change one world: Gay America.

   Yesterday the court heard arguments on Proposition 8, a ballot measure approved by California voters in 2008 that stripped away existing marriage rights in the state for same-sex couples. Today the court will listen to arguments on the federal Defense of Marriage Act, which prohibits federal recognition of same-sex marriage.

Click here for Tuesday's audio
  
   In the Prop 8 case, known as Hollingsworth v. Perry, Ted Olson, a former solicitor general under President George W. Bush, will argue against the constitutionality of the measure on behalf of the American Foundation for Equal Rights.

   The ban on same-sex marriage will be defended by anti-gay groups, such as ProtectMarriage.com, because California state officials have declined to defend the marriage ban. The lawyer arguing on behalf of the anti-gay measure will likely be private attorney Charles Cooper, who defended Prop 8 during the district court trial in 2010.


   Make no mistake, whether we win this victory or shot down we will not go away.

Information taken from The Washington Blade
Images from Fckh8 and the Human Rights Campaign

My favorites.

Two of my very favorite websites are definitely worth checking out!
Two artists, two LGBT activists, two people with a very different perspective on the life we live everyday.

The Embodiment Project
Jess Dugan

Let me know what you think!