The World Mural Project
Various locations throughout New York City
June 1–June 30
The World Mural Project features 50 artists who were selected to create murals within the five boroughs of New York City. Each piece reflects moments of power, love and struggle in the LGBTQIA+ community. A list of confirmed locations can be found here.

Queer As I
Here Arts Center, 145 Sixth Avenue, Manhattan
Through June 30
This exhibition, curated by SVA alumnus Dan Halm (MFA 2001 Illustration as Visual Essay), comprises 50 self-portraits from different artists (many of them SVA alumni)—one portrait for each year since the Stonewall Uprising. It highlights the power and diversity of the LGBTQIA+ community and shines a light on their visibility.

Pride
Postmasters Gallery, 54 Franklin Street, Manhattan
June 6–July 20
Opening Thursday, June 6, 6-8pm
Featuring 30 artists from the LGBTQIA+ community, Pride is a large-scale exhibition that celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising. Examining the struggles faced by the community, this exhibition celebrates the overcoming of obstacles from the past and present. The work of Dan Halm and his Goodbar series is also featured.

Stonewall at 50
Alice Austen House, 2 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island
Until September 30
Presented by the Alice Austen House, Stonewall at 50 is their first commission by artist and SVA alumnus Collier Schorr (BFA 1985 Communication Arts). Bringing light to the events of the Stonewall Riots of 1969, this exhibit delves into the untold stories of the early years of the LGBTQ rights movement.

Photography After Stonewall
Soho Photo Gallery, 15 White Street, Manhattan
Opening June 4, 6:00–8:00pm
June 5–June 29
Highlighting the works of 23 living artists, this exhibition examines the impact that the Stonewall Uprising had on creative photography. With themes ranging from Body/Gender/Sexuality, Gays in the Military, AIDS, and more, all participating artists have developed a unique way to express LGBTQIA+ experiences. Among the photographers are SVA alumni and faculty Joyce Culver, Rivka S. Katvan (BFA 1979 Photography), Patrick McNabb (MFA 2016 Photography, Video and Related Media), Lissa Rivera (MFA 2009 Photography, Video and Related Media) and Pacifico Silano (MFA 2012 Photography, Video and Related Media).

Criminal Queerness Festival
IRT Theater, 154 Christopher Street, #3B, Manhattan
June 13–July 6
LGBTQIA+ rights have come far in 50 years in the U.S., but in 72 countries, same-sex relationships are still criminalized. Challenging audiences to reflect upon civil rights in the United States as a means of helping LGBTQIA+ people abroad, the Criminal Queerness Festival showcases international LGBTQIA+ plays and explores global homophobia and resistance.

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