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Kinky and Queer Art Show

• Sundays, 11/15, 11/22, 12/6, 12/13 and 12/20.  
• Doors open 11 am to 4 pm.
• In the courtyard of 190 Russ Street, near Folsom, in San Francisco.
• Free for both artists and patrons. 
• 18+ only.
• Held during Sunday Streets SOMA, with signage to attract attendees. 
• COVID restrictions will be in place:
  • 4 artists maximum
  • 6 patrons at a time
  • Mask wearing and social distancing enforced
• Clothing is optional in the courtyard.
• More info is at https://sfleatherdistrict.org/show/ or https://www.facebook.com/events/388177222379497.
• As a displaying artist, as a volunteer, or just as a patron, we hope you can join us.
• Please help us to promote it, too!  Use these:
  • Facebook event, to like and share!
  • Poster, to print out and post!

Call for Artists, Volunteers

• We need up to 16 artists, with preference for folks from marginalized communities, and/or whose work reflects their kinky or queer sensibilities. 
• We need volunteers to cover 20 three-hour shifts over the five Sundays.  This could mean you!
• Full information for artists and volunteers is here. 
• Signup page for artists is here.
• Signup page for volunteers is here.

Arts and Culture Committee Meeting

• Arts and Culture Committee November Meeting:  Date Change
• Was:  Thursday, 12/19
• Is now:  Friday, November 20, 2020, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. 
• Join by Zoom here, or call 1-408-638-0968 and use Meeting ID: 895 5424 2702. 
• Proposed agenda: here.  Notes from our last meeting: here.   

Walking Tour Update

• Walking Tour Subcommittee:  Next meeting Wednesday, December 2, 2020, from 6:00 – 7:00 pm. 
• Join by Zoom here or call +1 408 638 0968 and use Meeting ID: 884 7069 1792. 
• Current Project Status: 
  • Evaluating software platforms
  • Accepting "placeholder" content submissions (text, audio, video files)
  • Developing "proof of concept" tour for testing
  • Identifying potential professional writers, historians, and production personnel.   
  • New Committee members welcome!
  • Contact arts-chair@sflcd.org to chat.   

Other Reminders

• It is not too late to register for one of our important Focus Groups.  Details here.
• Training opportunity: here
• LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District Board of Directors: Wednesday, November 18, 2020 from  6:00 to 8:00 p.m.  Join by Zoom here,   All welcome.
• Full info on all the above at sfleatherdistrict.org

Stay well, and thanks for voting!

David Hyman
Arts and Culture Committee Chair