For WWCC’s first off-site juried art exhibition, artists were invited to respond to the theme “Intimacy”. Intimate confessions emerged from text found within various works: “TOUCH STARVD”; “Trans sex is holy”; “Becoming a man was the best decision I ever made”; “I just need somebody to love”. Some artists focused on reflection, baring a chest in the mirror, distorting old family photos, or documenting a holiday spent alone. Others documented intimate moments from afar, or intimate areas up close. Many of the works are incredibly small, and require closeness while looking. Ultimately, the 42 artists included in this exhibition share works that are emblematic of the closeness present and necessary within our community.

Please join us for the opening reception on Sunday, January 21st from 2-5pm. We will be announcing the recipients of the Juror Awards and the Arts Committee Awards.

Franco Andrés and Arleen Olshan
Jurors
 
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Gallery 1
- Ainsley Bruton
- Peri Law
- Avery Vantiegham
- Bennett Cafarelli
- Bill Baccini
- Chanel Mitchell
- Kalena Garcia Marshall

Gallery 2
- Scarlet DeLorme
- Basak Kilicbeyli
- John D. Paul
- Chenxi Shao
- Cole Roberts
- Jamison Mead
- Kyle Congdon

Gallery 3
- Kendra Boyd
- Moya Ferenchak
- Marcus Branch
- De'von Downes
- Rachel Bennett
- Meridian Lowe
- Joshua Boelsche
Gallery 4
- Brit Martin
- Dez
- Isabel Hessler
- Kevelis Matthews
- CX Timon
- Oli Boyer
- Ryan O'Laughlin

Gallery 5
- Sarah Joy Dunlap
- Fran McKitty
- Micah Lockman-Fine
- Shay Rutkowski
- Lara Bros
- Michael Jicha
- Lauri J Fitzpatrick

Gallery 6
- Joe Klaus
- Herbie Hickmott
- Aiesha Dhas
- Carter Timon
- Elliot R. Engles
- Gloria Rohlfs
- Oliver Kuehn
- Thomas Simek
The art exhibitions presented by the William Way LGBT Community Center throughout 2020-2022 were never intended to be viewed exclusively in an online format. However, with the closing of our physical building due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all art exhibitions scheduled for 2020-22 will be presented as online exhibitions.

Although never the same as experiencing artworks in the Community Center’s gallery, online art exhibitions provide a safe viewing alternative, promote the artist’s creativity, and provide an opportunity for interested viewers to purchase artworks.

Prices for works that are available for sale are listed within the captions for each artwork. 65% of each sale will go to the artist and 35% will go to the Community Center to support our arts & culture programs. If you would like to make a purchase please email John Anderies, who will make arrangements to take your credit card information over the phone and make artwork delivery arrangements.

Thank you so much for your continued support and patronage of Philadelphia’s LGBTQ+ artists and the Community Center’s arts & culture programs.

 
 

William Way LGBT Community Center

1315 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
P: 215-732-2220