Queer Spotlights: Spotlight on BIPOC Artists

Wed 06/23/21
6:00PM
All Ages
music
Suggested Donations to Butterfly Collective

Beta Feature: Screenshot Flyers

1:1 Square 9:16 Portrait

June 23 - Spotlight on BIPOC artists / fundraiser for Butterfly Collective

Art from Mothspit and Kenzy

Music by flowers4ever and Maat Mons (bdwthr)

Short films by Nick Leffel

Queer Spotlights is comprised of five queer-centered events showcasing music and other artforms from every corner of the LGBTQ+ community. Each event celebrates various groups, leading up to a celebration focused on bridging the gap between generations of queer people. All ages, especially youth, are encouraged to attend.

Show Lineup

Mothspit

(Milwaukee)
Genre: Visual Artist

I’m Mothspit (they/them), An indigenous (Onieda, Ottowa, Ojibwe, Aztec, Apache) artist from Milwaukee. All of my art is very personal to me and is creating with intent to cope with life. My instagram is @Mothspit and it’s the best way to contact me for art purchases and commissions!!

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Kenzy

(Milwaukee)
Genre: Visual Artist

+*+be3e+*+

(Milwaukee, WI)
Genre: Experimental

bdwthr

(Milwaukee, WI)
Genre: Electronic

bdwthr is a rapper and producer from Milwaukee, WI. Her songs explore the euphoria, frustration and self awareness of a black life, lived in a trans body. Influenced by hip-hop, experimental noise and alternative music, bdwthr adds a dose of playfulness and chaotic texture to her music. In 2022 she released her first album, Summiteer, and will be releasing her follow up in 2023.

Nick Leffel

(Milwaukee)
Genre: Filmmaker

Nick Leffel is a BIPOC Milwaukee-based filmmaker and musician that expresses themes about cultural upbringing, sexuality, and personal narrative.