Sketch Alley

02/08/2023

All about the women, all about the q***r queens 👑

The LGBTQ 🏳️‍🌈 push for women's right to vote

https://www.them.us/story/q***r-suffragist-history

New research shows that women’s right to vote, now a century old, was won by a distinctly LGBTQ+ group of activists.

01/26/2023

Celebrating the smaller victories along the way is what keeps us going!

Enjoy this article explaining how a Spanish Whiskey commercial followed a trans storyline. and had viewers saying it was "full of love".

Another step to making Hollywood and media an [Inclusive Space] ✨

https://www.them.us/story/jb-whiskey-trans-ad-youtube
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“I don’t think I’ve ever watched a commercial so full of love and compassion.”

01/25/2023

REMINDER ‼️‼️

Join us for our first [Inclusive Space] LGBTQ Dinner and Workshop tomorrow, January 26th @ the Carver Museum from 6pm to 9pm.

*Dinner will be served
**Workshop begins

Limited seats available so use the link below to RSVP ⬇️
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dinner-lgbt-workshop-tickets-519146439977

01/21/2023

𝗪𝗛𝗢?
Doors are open to [ALL]
𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧?
Dinner @𝟲𝗽𝗺
Workshop/Educational @𝟳𝗽𝗺
𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗡?
January 26th 6-9pm
𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘?
𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗺
1165 Angelina Street Austin, TX 78702
𝗪𝗛𝗬?
To gain understanding and knowledge, as well as expand connections within an [Inclusive Space].
𝗛𝗢𝗪?
RSVP @ the link below ⬇️
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dinner-lgbt-workshop-tickets-519146439977

03/25/2022

CONTEST ALERT❗❗❗

Your chance to win a free ticket to the Austin HRC Gala and sit at The Sketch Alley table 🤯

How do I enter for a chance to win???? ⬇️

FOLLOW OUR INSTAGRAM AND OR FACEBOOK, POST YOUR FAVORITE ART PIECE OR EXHIBIT CREATED BY AN LGBTQ+ ARTIST AND TAG .GALLERY OR TAG US ON FACEBOOK!

*contest ends Wednesday, March 30th

**Any additional questions please feel free to direct message us either on Instagram or Facebook

03/15/2022

Interested in joining us in our new lounge, The Archives???

Come experience this exclusive lounge during SXSW weekend 😈

***Members of The Curator level or above will be able to reserve a spot for their party.

~ The Archives ~

Visit our site at members.sketchalley.gallery.com to become a member and reserve your table✨

02/01/2022

The month of February is dedicated to recognizing the triumphs and struggles of African American people throughout the United States history.

Sketch Alley celebrates black and brown LGBTQIA+ artist everyday, along with striving to make every space, an inclusive space.

Join us in celebrating this month by participating in our giveaway✨ COMING SOON

How will you celebrate the triumphs of the African American community this month? Comment down below ⬇️

12/23/2021

Explore the history of LGBTQ protest art with this incredible article by Miss Rosen ✨

"Homos*xuality or q***rness is a lot more than a matter of s*x. It’s art, writing, music, and theatre that has been produced by a perspective of difference."

https://www.huckmag.com/art-and-culture/art-2/the-radical-history-of-lgbtq-protest-art/

“I am your worst fear. I am your best fantasy.” New York artist and activist Donna Gottschalk memorably penned those words on a placard during the first Gay Liberation event on June 28, 1970 – the first anniversary of the Stonewall riots. The moment was captured in a photograph by Diana Davies...

12/22/2021

GIVEAWAY CLOSED❗

Thank you to everyone that participated in our giveaway. The winner will be notified in 24-48 hours.

Stay tuned for our next Giveaway announcement coming in less than a month ✨

Follow us on Instagram, Facebook & LinkedIn to stay up to date on events, giveaways, & industry news.

12/21/2021

24 HOURS LEFT❗❗❗

Our giveaway is almost over, with 24 hours left don't miss your chance of scoring a $2,000 gift card to use in the Sketch Alley Gallery and a Lifetime Membership! 🏆

This exclusive offer worth $5,000 ends tomorrow, December 22 @ Noon ✨

To submit your entry, use the link in our bio or down below ⬇️
https://utvy0d.sociamonials.com/free-artwork--lifetime-membership/c15819/

Follow us on Instagram, Facebook & LinkedIn to enter for more chances to win!

12/16/2021

A closer look into the story behind why Royal Academy is excluding certain work from their gift shop. 👀

https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2021/06/18/royal-academy-gift-shop-will-not-stock-work-of-artist-accused-of-transphobia

London museum posted an Instagram story explaining reasons for withdrawing items by Jess de Wahls

12/05/2021

Take a closer look at these 12 q***r artists and their impact to the art world in 2019✨

Which artist's story was your favorite? Comment down below ⬇️

https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/12-q***r-artists-whose-work-making-us-pay-attention-n1100646

From a veteran Latinx performance artist to an Instagram phenom, a nonbinary lettering whiz to a visionary from Uganda, these artists are mastering their mediums.