Have FUN with your queer peers learning drawing techniques that will help you express your beautiful self! There will be gallery showings across Santa Cruz County including at the Queer Youth Leadership Awards! Email Tate at youth@diversitycenter.org to get signed up. Next Class: Sunday, December 20th, 2015 @ 12:30pm-3:30pm Where: Santa Cruz Art League 526 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA 95060** ** One class per month through May ** … [Read more...]
[Reminder] LGBT Youth Meet-Up @ The Diversity Center – Saturdays
Sponsored by the Diversity Center of Santa Cruz County's Youth Program, our Saturday group is comprised of youth who have come together to design and implement events and learn leadership skills while connecting with new friends and having a great time. All teens in middle school and high school are welcome to join! Next Meeting: Saturday December 5th, 2015 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm Where: The Diversity Center (unless there is a special field trip), 1117 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz … [Read more...]
[Save the Date] Subjects to Change Winter Art Market, December 18
[Save the Date] Subjects to Change Winter Art Market, December 18 … [Read more...]
[Reminder] “Queer Youth Art Project – Identity and the Self-Portrait” Presented by The Diversity Center of Santa Cruz County’s Youth Program and The Santa Cruz Art League
Have FUN with your queer peers learning drawing techniques that will help you express your beautiful self! There will be gallery showings across Santa Cruz County including at the Queer Youth Leadership Awards! Email Tate at youth@diversitycenter.org to get signed up. Next Class: Sunday, December 20th, 2015 @ 12:30pm-3:30pm Where: Santa Cruz Art League 526 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA 95060** … [Read more...]
[Reminder] Calling All Teen Artists! Sell Your Art at the Subjects to Change Winter Art Market! Submissions Due November 30
Make art? Make crafts? Wanna sell it? - SELL YOUR STUFF AT OUR WINTER ART MARKET! How? Email: subjectstochange@santacruzmah.org by November 30th with you name, grade, school, statement about your artwork & 3 - 5 images of what you plan to sell! (NOTE: since it's the holiday season, we recommend giftable items...like cards, buttons, hats, bags, etc.) For more information see attached flyer! … [Read more...]
Home For The Holidays – A Guide for Self Care During the Holiday Season
“Queer, trans, gender non-comforming folks, and queer people of color — as well as others who may have challenging relationships with their families — can feel a challenging ambivalence about going home during the breaks daunting task. Here are a few tips for taking care of yourself!” Click Here to view the whole flyer created by UCSC’s Cantu Center … [Read more...]
LGBTQ Youth Meetup at YES Conference – November 21st
LGBTQ Youth Meetup will not be held at the Diversity Center this week because the group will be at the Youth Empowerment Summit (YES). When: Saturday, November 21, 2015 @9:00am – 8:00pm Location: John O'Connell High School, San Francisco. … [Read more...]
Calling All Teen Artists! Sell Your Art at the Subjects to Change Winter Art Market! Submissions Due November 30
Make art? Make crafts? Wanna sell it? - SELL YOUR STUFF AT OUR WINTER ART MARKET! How? Email: subjectstochange@santacruzmah.org by November 30th with you name, grade, school, statement about your artwork & 3 - 5 images of what you plan to sell! (NOTE: since it's the holiday season, we recommend giftable items...like cards, buttons, hats, bags, etc.) For more information see attached flyer! … [Read more...]
[Reminder] GSA Network’s 11th Annual Youth Empowerment Summit (YES), November 21, SF
YES is a free annual conference for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) and ally youth activists who are dedicated to racial, economic, and educational justice for trans* and queer youth. YES is youth-planned and youth-led. Our theme this year is"#BlackTransLivesMatter Solidarity." The day includes: workshops, drag show, resource fair, and dance, plus free HIV testing. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided. When: Saturday, November 21st, 2015 @ 9am - 8:30pm Where: O’Connell (John) High, 2355 Folsom St. San Francisco, CA … [Read more...]
Equality Scholarship – 2016 Scholarship Application Now Open
The Equality Scholarship recognizes youth throughout Central and Northern California who have demonstrated service to the LGBTQ community. It is expected that the collaborative will award one $12,000 scholarship and 10 or more $6,0000 scholarships to put towards college expenses for graduating high school seniors. To learn more about eligibility, selection criteria, submitting an application, or have general questions visit equalityscholarship.org Deadline to Apply: Monday, February 1st, 2016 … [Read more...]