One last minute Bump/Plug for the show.     We have an amazing collection of local artists, some glbt, some straight (a pretty even mix actually).  Many of these artists have not shown at junctionview before, so, if you freqent shows there, you’ll see a lot of different/new work.  Its a suggested $5 donation at the door with ALL of the proceeds going to “Kaliedoscope Youth Coalition” http://www.kycohio.org.  There will be tons of food provided by Slammers (pizza), Spinellis, Urban Spririt and Patty Cake.   Show runs from 5pm Saturday to Midnightish.

As for the culture part I I agree with prich99588 that coming to the show would be a decent introduction, but not a full example as I don’t think any one event can give a full glimpse into any culture.

I however find myself amazed that someone who devotes so much time to Columbus would not understand this as we have the largest  gay population between coasts I belive. If not a close second!

After reading the article (and from Coreroc’s initial comment) I gathered this event’s main theme/intent was “inclusion” versus gay pride/ coming out/ cultural day to shine and just felt a more inclusive title might portray this better. Whatever- I’m aware I’ve read too far into this (and that this is not the thread for this particular discussion.)

That said, the event sounds like a lot of fun and would stop by if I was in town this weekend!

Also very agreed that the only people that could feel excluded would be homophobic people. I will admit before I had a better understanding of gay culture that I was a bit homophobic. Luckily Columbus is diverse enough I was able to loose all pre concieved notions and begin to appreciate all people. I think this event is a great way for people to get and introduction to LBGT culture if they don’t have much exposure.

Obviously, I thought about the same thing as I used his most famous quote as the title of this post, but I thought it was more of just a playful fun name than a reference to the character. Or at least that’s what it says to me – fun accessible art in an LGBT show, rather than a deep serious look at LGBT issues. I think Paul Richmond’s work is a perfect example of that.

@beersie- the title also wouldn’t define the difference between this event and every other art show if it had just another name. I think honestly the only way this event would prove not to be inclusive is if you or anyone choose to make it out that way. Every culture has a day and this is their day to shine and share with other cultures and people. The chioice of inclusion becomes up to you the potential attendee as nobody at Junctionview will ever keep a person from attending any event and we thrive on difference, diversity, and inclusion at every event.

I have the joy of working for a HUGE company that places high reguard on diversity and inclusion both in the company and community. I have recently been voted the chair of my offices Diversity Action Team and although I am not gay or overly diverse from the gene pool side of things. I still enjoy the ability to be a voice for those less vocal groups that need a voice. Devon along with the great community of of gaybors that exist at Junctionview have tought me much much about the community and culture of the LGBT population. I think his efforts to make this show a sucess will be greatly appreciated by all.

I look forward to submitting art and enjoying the fun to be had this weekend and hope that all will take the time to drop in and see life from a different angle.