Art, Theater, and Music
Queer-Centered Art Initiatives in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont
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This page highlights queer-centered businesses and organizations in the arts across New England, including Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. You’ll find community-driven initiatives and businesses focused on theater, film, visual art, music, and more.​
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How to Navigate: Click on the states below to access our directory of queer-centered art initiatives:
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This page is organized by state and type of initiative, making it easy to find queer-centered art programs and organizations in your area. These pages are continually updated with new initiatives added every day!

Fortuna Major envisions a constellation of care through independent publishing for creatives, art-infused workshops for growth and change, peer support for healing, community-driven art for violence prevention, and creative consulting to foster a just, liberated future.

BLAA is a volunteer-run organization dedicated to supporting and promoting LGBTQ+ Boston artists. BLAA aims to elevate their visibility and provide valuable resources to LGBTQ+ creatives in the Boston area.

Boston Theater Company is a 501(c)(3) non-profit at the intersection of arts, athletics, and inclusion, dedicated to creating experiences for and about marginalized communities. All programs are gender neutral and have a pay scale to remove the financial barrier.

Company One Theatre builds community at the intersection of art and social change.

The Rozzie Square Theater is an inclusive theater in Boston. They are home to ComedySportz, Comedy Lab, Queer Comedy Night, The Boston Magic Lab, and more.

The Theater Offensive is committed to producing queer-centered theater in Boston, with a focus on presenting liberating art by, for, and about queer and trans people of color. Their productions push artistic boundaries, celebrate cultural diversity, and aim to dismantle oppression, positioning them as a key player in Boston's queer theater scene.

Queer Artists & Players is an all-volunteer, recreational, art and theatre organization for the queer/trans community in Boston.

Wicked Queer is the 4th longest running LGBTQ+ Film Festival in North America and is an all volunteer organization.

A large scale LGBTQ+ photography exhibition in Massachusetts.

Queer Joy through the transformational power of art, music, and mutual aid. Starting with the Queer Joy Chorus and building community from there!

Celebrating LGBTQ History. Queer Art & Historical Collages.

Magic Circle Crochet Arts is a queer-owned crochet arts shop in Massachusetts, specializing in both realistic and cartoon-style amigurumi crochet animals and creatures. Using an Eastern European crochet style with fine yarns, they create unique items for all ages and offer custom orders. As a queer-owned business, Magic Circle Crochet Arts brings joy, color, and comfort to every creation.

TheirArt is a Filipino, Autistic and queer-owned small business based in Boston, MA. They sell handmade crochet hats, stuffed animals, bags and wall hangings, as well as stickers and buttons with majority LGBTQ+ centered designs. They vend at markets throughout the Greater Boston area, which can be found on their Instagram or via email.

Made By Me is Cambridge’s independent queer owned Paint Your Own Pottery studio!

Just Claying Around is a vibrant art studio dedicated to nurturing creativity and fostering community connections through the joy of clay art. The studio's mission is to inspire artists of all ages and skill levels by offering dynamic classes, engaging workshops, and a welcoming space for creative expression. Whether participants are crafting cherished keepsakes or exploring new artistic techniques, the team at Just Claying Around is committed to supporting each unique journey. The studio celebrates the beauty of artistic exploration and the warmth of shared experiences.

Sam Elliott Studio is a queer-owned calligraphy business in Boston, specializing in custom calligraphy and hand lettering services. As a queer-owned studio, they offer beautifully crafted designs for events, branding, and personal projects, bringing artistry and inclusivity to the Boston community.

An inclusive music school in Holyoke, Massachusetts, offering piano, vocal, and guitar lessons for all ages and skill levels. Everyone is welcome.

Project to document queer women and the gender expansive community in Boston’s music scene past/present.

Collective Consciousness Theatre focuses on social change through theater in New Haven, Connecticut, showcasing productions that highlight the work of BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and women playwrights. Their performances aim to inspire dialogue and promote inclusivity, making a significant impact on the community through the power of diverse storytelling.

Out Film CT is a volunteer, nonprofit cultural organization dedicated to presenting outstanding LGBTQ cinema and other theatrical events throughout the year, culminating in the nine-day Connecticut LGBTQ Film Festival.

Rainbow Arts Collective is an organization that supports queer-focused arts groups across Maine.

Queer owned karaoke business in Biddeford, ME.

Queer affirming music therapy services in Maine for LGBTQAI2+ individuals and beyond. Individual sessions and specialized groups are available.

Kindness Corner Studio is a queer owned art studio in New Hampshire that provides art workshops for helpers and healers.

Clay Culture Studios is a queer-owned pottery studio in New Hampshire.
The Haus of Glitter Dance Company
Providence, Rhode Island
inclusive Dance Company, Performance Lab, and Preservation Society

The Haus of Glitter Dance Company is an inclusive dance company in Providence, RI.

Vermont Pride Theater at Chandler is a queer centered theater in Vermont. Their mission is to present onstage the issues and concerns of LGBTQ Vermonters, in a context that encourages interaction between audiences and performers, in order to build understanding and acceptance among these Vermonters, their families and friends, and the wider community.

Blue Heron Art Studio is a queer owned art studio in Vermont. Their stained glass art is inspired by nature and the Vermont Landscape.

Lurenzone Theatrics is a queer centered theater that creates drag theatrical productions and experiences across New England.

Luna Grace Studio is a queer-owned art studio in New England.