Out on an Island: Pride in Self, Pride in Place @ Quay Arts

A Celebration of Love, History and Social Change

‘Out On An Island: Pride In Self, Pride In Place’ is an exhibition to celebrate 20 years of LGBT History Month in the UK, presented by StoneCrabs’ Out On An Island Project.

Highlights include: the striking LGBT Memorial Quilt inspired by the AIDS Memorial Quilt, created by the Isle of Wight community; the IW LGBT+ Trail Map highlighting everyday lives and notable figures who shaped our community, a historical timeline of significant LGBTQ+ events and curated oral history interviews from the Island’s LGBTQ+ community in audio and film.

There will be workshops, including LGBT History Clubs and badge-making activities for all ages, participants are invited to participate in a badge design competition – 3 badge designs will be selected which will be reproduced to raise awareness and funds to support ongoing LGBTQ+ initiatives.

The ethos of ‘Pride In Self, Pride In Place’ encompasses standing confidently in your own story to cultivate community pride. LGBT+ History Month serves as a reminder of a history often ignored, it is a dedicated space to celebrate our rich and diverse history, herstory, theirstory.

Join us in honouring the struggles and triumphs that shape our present and future generations.

In the West Gallery, Quay Arts