🌈 About the Pride Palette Newsletter
Celebrating queer artists past, present, and beyond.
A very warm welcome to you…
👋 Welcome to Pride Palette, a newsletter dedicated to highlighting and celebrating queer artists and creatives, both past and present. From lesser-known historical figures whose work has shaped the art landscape, to contemporary LGBTQIA2S+ creatives breaking new ground, Pride Palette is your resource for discovering the vibrant diversity and influence of queer artistic expression.
It’s so nice to meet you!
🎨 I’m E.H., a queer collage and mixed media artist whose work has been featured in Cut Me Up Magazine (including a partnership between Cut Me Up Magazine and the Albany International Airport Art & Culture Program for its Souvenir art exhibition) and Printed Zine.
Parker, another queer mixed media artist, assists with writing, finding, and editing content. Although their art has yet to be published, they enjoy creating, especially with textiles such as macrame, crochet, and loop and loom weaving. As authors of the Pride Palette newsletter, we’re excited to offer a personal, thoughtful exploration of queer art through time—while offering readers insight into the ongoing journey of creating as a queer artist today. Whether you're here to explore the fascinating lives of queer artists and the rich history of queer art, discover contemporary queer artists, or gain insights on maintaining a personal creative practice, Pride Palette has something for you.
💌 What to Expect:
Queer Artists Through Time. Twice a month, we’ll share articles focused on queer artists, exploring their work, impact, and legacy. Free subscribers will gain access to in-depth profiles of historical queer artists, bringing their work into today’s context and exploring its continued relevance.
Contemporary Queer Creatives. Paid subscribers also receive a second monthly article featuring a contemporary queer artist whose work challenges boundaries, reflects today’s political movements, and resonates with today’s LGBTQIA2S+ community. Learn more about featured artists’ background + inspirations, creative processes, and upcoming exhibitions.
Inspiration for Your Creative Journey. As queer artists ourselves, we’ll share personal musings on finding inspiration, navigating a personal art practice, and using one’s creative potential to cultivate authentic creative joy. Paid subscribers will also gain access to downloadable digital art—exclusive content for your own creative space as our thanks to you for your support!
🧡 For Free Subscribers:
Monthly Article on Historical Queer Artists. Receive a deeply researched, free article once a month focusing on a queer artist whose work has shaped history and whose story and impact deserves to be remembered.
Comment on posts. Engage with a one-of-a-kind community of queer artists + creatives and share your thoughts on each article as a subscriber.
No Ads. You’ll receive a clutter-free, thoughtful reading experience with no sponsored content or ads interrupting your discoveries.
🔒 For Paid Subscribers:
Exclusive Contemporary Queer Artist Features. Paid subscribers gain access to a second monthly article that highlights the work of current queer creatives making an impact today.
Digital Art Downloads. Access high-quality digital art files created by us, exclusively available to paid members to print at home, or simply enjoy!
No Ads. You’ll receive a clutter-free, thoughtful reading experience with no sponsored content or ads interrupting your discoveries.
🪙 How Much Does It Cost?
$5/month or $55/year
By subscribing, you're not just supporting a queer artists’ newsletter; you're supporting the important work of bringing visibility to underrepresented queer voices in art. With your support, it’s possible to continue to shine a spotlight on the work of contemporary queer creatives, share creative inspirations, and offer a platform that celebrates both historical and living queer creatives. Join us on this journey of art, pride, and creativity!
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📃 Statement of Intention & Disclaimers
The Pride Palette newsletter is intended to inspire, uplift, and celebrate the works and lives of queer artists, past, present, and beyond, and from all walks of life. As authors, we acknowledge that the queer experience is personal and multifaceted, and thus, the viewpoints expressed herein are our own, and do not necessarily reflect the views and beliefs of featured artists or Substack. As a safe space for marginalized communities, there is no place here for harmful or hateful rhetoric. It is the responsibility of all parties in discussion in this space to engage respectfully.
🚫 AI Policy
No AI-generated content will be shared or promoted as part of the Pride Palette newsletter. Artists and creatives deserve better than dedicating hours of their time only to have their work stolen. #supporthumanartists
