The event will take place on Monday, January 20th from 6:00-9:00 pm at Bishop & Wilde, a queer-owned and operated bookstore in Northwest Portland.

2601 NW Thurman St. Portland, OR 97210

The 20th is Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Inauguration Day in the US. We have specifically chosen this day to honor Dr. King’s legacy and to turn a day of mourning into one of hope and action.

To help raise funds for TCP, there will be an admission fee for entry at the show. We will offer a discounted rate for pre-sale tickets, and to keep the event accessible to as many people as possible, there will be a sliding scale rate at doors the night of the show.

Absolutely no one will be turned away for lack of funds. We recognize that many within our community (especially BIPOC and disabled folks) are struggling to get by, and need our support too. We are far more interested in seeing all of your beautiful faces than anything else.

We’ve opted to make this a family-friendly event. While the queer community as a whole is under fire, trans and queer youth are at the forefront of anti-trans legislation and rhetoric. We want this to be a safe space for them too.

Keep in mind that this is an art event, and it will likely be crowded. You will be the best judge of whether or not to bring your kiddos along for the adventure.

We’re three queers with our own businesses who knew we had to use our privilege and skills to give back to our community.

Melissa Amstutz is a published author who owns Bishop & Wilde, an independent and queer-owned bookstore in NW Portland.

Ollie Alberry is an artist who runs Ollieverse, a new online fashion and lifestyle brand focused on mental health, queer identities, and invisible disabilities.

Andrew Tran is an experienced event marketing manager and wedding planner, who owns FÊTE & FINESSE, specializing in queer weddings.

Event proceeds will be donated to The Trans Continental Pipeline (TCP), a 501(c)(3) organization based in Denver, Colorado whose mission is to help Transgender, Queer and LGBT individuals move from unsafe/unaccepting environments within the U.S. to Colorado through a 4 step relocation program.

TCP formed on Transgender Day of Remembrance in 2023 and began building a local network of businesses, resources, and volunteers to help relocate trans individuals (and their families) from red states.

You can find more information about TCP’s mission and process on their website.

Hell yeah!

Head to the Get Involved page for art guidelines and the submission form.

We have limited space in the venue. Depending on the number of submissions, we may need to limit the number of artists or pieces in the show.

Exciting news! We have expanded the show to include an online virtual art exhibit to showcase the work of queer artists across the United States. If you aren’t in Portland or if we run out of physical space in the venue, you can opt into the virtual show on the same form.

Yes! Yes! Yes!

While physical space in the show is limited to local artists (due to venue size), we want to see and celebrate as much queer art as possible.

Due to having much more interest than we anticipated, we will be curating an online only virtual art experience leading up to the night of the in-person show.

Stay tuned for more information on the application process and guidelines!

Yes, please!! We’d appreciate all of the exposure we can get.

You can reach out to Ollie at creator@intotheollieverse.com with more information and we’ll get back to you ASAP.

While we hope there aren’t any threats or safety concerns surrounding the event, we recognize that the timing and theme of the show could draw unwanted attention from LGBTQ+ opponents.

To be on the safe side, we are exploring options for private event security and will proactively alert the Portland Police Department about the event.

The event space at Bishop & Wilde is a bookstore in a unique multi-level building that is also home to Tin House Publishing. We will be using the front entrance for event access, which has a ramp with railings. The main space on the first floor is accessible via wheelchair. However, the second floor is stair access only. We realize this is not ideal, and appreciate your understanding.

To attempt to offset this limitation, we will prioritize artists and makers with physical disabilities on the first floor of the venue.

While there are limitations with the physical space that we cannot avoid, we are doing our best to be as inclusive as possible. If the show is a success (🤞), we plan to look for a larger, more accessible venue for future events.

Yes, masks will be required (and provided) at the event. While this may feel like an inconvenience to some, please understand that more often than not, disabled and chronically ill queer folks are further marginalized and excluded from community events. To help foster a more inclusive environment and keep everyone safe, we ask that you respect this guideline.

If you cannot wear a mask for medical reasons and wish to attend, we welcome you to do so. We’re operating on an honor system.

We are exploring the feasibility of renting commercial air purifiers to further reduce risk, but have not confirmed yet.

As a neurodivergent person with sensory sensitivity and chronic migraines (it’s me, Ollie!), I understand how difficult it can be to attend social functions. While we are doing our best to make the event a welcoming and safe space for all, there are some constraints we can’t work around.

Depending on turnout the night of the event, the space will likely be crowded and noisy. There will also be live music on the first floor of the venue.

If you have sensory sensitivities, we recommend bringing noise-cancelling headphones or ear plugs and a self-soothe kit if you have one! You may also want to arrive early to avoid crowds.

If you have additional questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.