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Grant Type

foundation

Overview

National Queer Arts Festival (NQAF)

Funder: Queer Cultural Center (QCC)

Geographic Scope: San Francisco Bay Area, California

Overview:
The NQAF is QCC's flagship annual festival celebrating LGBTQ arts and culture. While not a traditional grant, QCC provides various support opportunities for artists presenting at or participating in NQAF.

Festival Details:

  • 29th edition as of 2026

  • Multi-disciplinary arts presentations

  • Theme-based programming

  • Community-centered artistic celebration
  • Associated Programs:

  • Creating Queer Community Grant (approximately 20 grants, $500-$1,500 each)

  • Emerging Artist Program (15-20 minute commission slots)

  • Workshop and panel presentations

  • Film screenings and discussions
  • Historical Programs Presented at NQAF:

  • Chronotopia: Media Program (video art focus)

  • Global Masquerade Program (multidisciplinary performance)

  • Black Family Reunion Program

  • Dance, theater, visual art, and spoken word presentations
  • Contact:
    Queer Cultural Center
    Email: managing@queerculturalcenter.org
    Website: queerculturalcenter.org

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    Fields of Work

    artslgbtqperforming-arts

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