Future of Queer Spaces
Queer futures in St. Louis Missouri will be shaped by community organizations and community members who are working toward creating queer spaces that are welcoming and affirming – especially for people of color, transgender and gender non-conforming individuals, people with disabilities and other marginalized groups within the LGBTQIA+ community. This exhibit features local activists, organizations, events, and healing, affirming spaces for the LGBTQIA+ community. By focusing on the future of Queer spaces in St. Louis, this exhibit shows that there is a community that is dedicated to the preservation and safety of the LGBTQIA+ people in this city.
This map was put together by Exploring St. Louis, an organization dedicated to the mapping of the city. This particular map looks at the LGBTQ+ community and the spaces it fills. The map is broken into different topics and color coded for easy navigation.
Queer Town Underground is a social meetup in St. Louis that happens once a month and allows people of the queer community to get together in a safe space and exist with each other. This meeting allows people from all walks of life to gather in a space that does not limit their identity. The WerQfest is an arts and culture festival that highlights the black queer, trans, and non binary community. Their mission is to use the power of arts and entertainment to create safe spaces and boost artists, organizations, and voices within the Black queer community. The Grey Fox Pub is a gritty and glittery pub that is located in the southeast corner of Tower Grove South. It is a corner bar that serves numerous queer residents. The Grey Fox Pub has been a staple for emerging LGBTQiA members and a stepping stool for drag all around the city of Saint Louis!
Queer Support and Healing is an organization which focuses on the support and healing of the LGBTQ+ community. The group offers a variety of outreach programs as well as programs such as relief helplines, community training, community storytelling, and an annual festival that allows community members to meet with each other and celebrate in a safe space.
