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LGBTQIA+ Arts & Media

Philadelphia-area media & arts resources focused on the LGBTQIA+ community are included below.

Arts


Art Gallery at the William Way Community Center
1315 Spruce St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: 215-732-2220
waygay.org/galleries

Regular exhibitions in William Way’s lobby showcase the work of local LGBTQIA+ artists and historical and cultural retrospectives. The Art Gallery’s exhibits change bimonthly and the center hosts opening receptions to introduce the artist and their work to the public. All artwork in the gallery is available for sale, and sneak-preview receptions are occasionally offered for interested collectors.

Leeway Foundation
Phone: 215-545-4078
info@leeway.org
leeway.org

The Leeway Foundation supports women and trans artists and cultural producers working in communities at the intersection of art, culture and social change. Through grant-making and other programs, the foundation promotes artistic expression that amplifies the voices of those on the margins, promotes sustainable and healthy communities, and works in the service of movements for economic and social justice.

Philadelphia Voices of Pride
1315 Spruce St.
Philadelphia, PA  19107
info@pvop.org
pvop.org

Philadelphia’s first mixed-voice LGBTQIA+ chorus, the Philadelphia Voices of Pride is a self-affirming vocal ensemble devoted to enhancing musical, educational and cultural life in the Philadelphia area. The organization considers itself a group of ambassadors, promoting a positive image of the LGBTQIA+ community by donating time, talents and financial resources to benefit LGBTQIA+, HIV and women’s organizations.

Philadelphia Gay Men's Chorus 
PO Box 30185
Philadelphia, PA, 19103
215-731-9230
info@pgmc.org
pgmc.org 

The Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus entertains audiences, supports communities and fosters acceptance through exceptional musical performance. Its repertoire includes a broad range of styles, including art music from the 17th century to the present, spirituals, sacred music, holiday tunes, love ballads, comic pieces, pop and rock songs, Broadway and Hollywood, opera choruses, folk songs from around the world, the latest LGBTQIA+ empowerment music, and other newly commissioned LGBTQIA+ works. The chorus performs varied programs to entertain and educate everyone it engages, creating and preserving a legacy of male choral music and helping members improve their musical skills.

Mauckingbird Theatre Company
209 N. 4th St., E5
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone: 215-923-8909
lindsay@mauckingbird.org
mauckingbird.org

Mauckingbird Theatre Company produces innovative, affordable, gay-themed theater.  

Queer Writers Collective at the William Way Community Center
1315 Spruce St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: 215-732-2220
waygay.org/literary

 

Media


Philadelphia Gay News
505 S. 4th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Phone: 215-625-8501
epgn.com

Philadelphia Gay News (PGN) is an LGBTQIA+ newspaper in the Philadelphia area. It is a member of the National Gay Newspaper Guild and the area’s largest and oldest publication for the LGBTQIA+ community. PGN strives to make the community more informed about area resources and educate the non-gay community.

Q'Zine: WXPN 88.5FM
3025 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215-573-WXPN
qzine@xpn.org
xpn.org/xpn-programs/qzine

Hosted by Robert Drake, Q’zine celebrates queer arts and culture with a mix of interviews, commentary and music from out artists worldwide. Q’zine originally aired in 1974 as Sunshine Gaydreams and has been a voice for the LGBTQIA+ community for 30 years. Tune in to Q’zine, Sunday nights at 11:30 p.m. ET on WXPN 88.5 FM in Philadelphia, or listen online.

Philly AIDS Thrift @ Giovanni's Room
345 S. 12th Street
Philadelphia, PA  19107
Phone: 215-923-2960
info@queerbooks.com
queerbooks.com

Books, art, clothes, movies, music and much more: Purchases support Philly AIDS Thirft’s mission to support local organizations involved in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

Philly Gay Calendar
phillygaycalendar.com/
The calendar lists Philadelphia area live and virtual events, blogs and videos with a focus on the LGBTQIA+ community.