Peekskill Pride is presenting the closing reception of “Living Out Loud, Coming Out Proud” on October 28, 2023, at the Hudson Valley MOCA from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. The art exhibition is the fourth in a series inspired by National Coming Out Day, celebrated on October 11 since 1988. Each event Peekskill Pride had over the course of the past month has featured displayed works of art, discussions, readings, poetry, and songs on embracing, and expressing LGBTQIA+ identity.
This Saturday marks the culmination of the month-long coming-out celebration with an art exhibition entitled “Beyond the Rainbow” at the Hudson Valley MOCA. Rafael Cuello curates the evening and will feature artworks by Leandro Comrie, Danielle Scott, Seth Ruggles Hiler, Ricardo Francis, Reinaldo Perez, and James Murry. Cuello is a visual artist whose career has involved producing and curating special events focusing on community, call-to-action outreach, and community enrichment projects. A special screening of the short film Opulen will begin at 8:30pm. Opulen, starring Monet X Change, and directed by Dan Graziano, is a film illustrating the journey many go through to find their true colors. Opulen also features the New Jersey Symphony and artwork by Rafael Cuello. Join Peekskill Pride as the group celebrates the conclusion of Living OUT Loud, Coming OUT Proud series.
Peekskill Pride is a community-minded social support network formed by a group of LGBTQIA+ Peekskill residents in 2016. Peekskill Pride grew from that spark with the continuing objective to raise awareness and visibility, showing visitors and prospective residents that there is a strong, supportive, welcoming community here in Peekskill. It is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to foster safe, healthy, and supportive environments for LGBTQIA+ individuals of all ages, their allies and families. They work to further the foundation for inclusion, diversity, and pride through education, advocacy, and celebration. For more information, like Peekskill Pride on Facebook or visit www.peekskillpride.org.
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