FOR YOUTH
PREFACE
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A special project started in March 2024: The Rainbow Society Leiden Foundation took on the mission to bring the queer community together through art and culture. Our goal is to contribute to the well-being of the rainbow community and to involve everyone in a unique exhibition that shows that we have always been here, and that we are unique, human, thinking and feeling just like everyone else.
The idea to create an exhibition with amateur artists was born and since then we have been working day and night to realize the first rainbow exhibition by amateur queer makers in Leiden. When we approached the Sijthoff cultural center, they were immediately enthusiastic. We are very grateful to them for allowing us to exhibit our works in their exhibition hall.
We invite everyone to come and discover our works, our adventure, and our lives. Get to know us, listen to our stories, and enter into dialogue with us. Whether you are part of our community, an ally, or think differently, feel welcome.
EXPOSTIE PRIDE PORTRAITS OPENINGSTIJDEN
THEMA 1 PRIDE PORTRAITS
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ZONDAG 8 SEPTEMBER
13:00 - 16:00 uur is de zaal geopend. Vanaf 13:00 - 14:00 uur is er een mogelijkheid tot een rondleiding.
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​DINSDAG 10 SEPTEMBER TOT VRIJDAG 13 SEPTEMBER
De zaal is elke dag open vanaf 9 uur tot 16 uur, er is niet altijd iemand aanwezig. Je kunt de zaal zelfstandig bezoeken. Neem oortjes/koptelefoon mee, zodat je de qr-codes kunt scannen en naar de verhalen kunt luisteren. Vanaf 9 - 10 uur is elke dag iemand aanwezig, waarmee je in gesprek kunt gaan over de expositie. Let op: op maandagen is de zaal gesloten.
EXHIBITION OPENING: PRIDE PORTRAITS
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
TIME: 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Van de gedurfde zelfportretten van Frida Kahlo tot de iconische popart van Andy Warhol, queer kunstenaars hebben de kunstwereld voorgoed veranderd en blijven een onuitwisbare indruk achterlaten op de geschiedenis van kunst. Deze iconen hebben ons geïnspireerd om invulling te geven aan het thema: Pride Portraits welke twee dagen voor de grote Pride Leiden wordt geopend.
We verwelkomen je op deze expositie, waar elk portret een uniek verhaal vertelt. Na een inspirerende opening, verken je de levendige diversiteit van de Leidse regenbooggemeenschap en neem je deel aan boeiende gesprekken met de makers achter de werken. Naast foto's zijn er ook beeldende werken te zien. Iedereen is welkom.
WRITING CONTEST:
THE QUEER QUILL CONTEST
FRIDAY NIGHT, SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
TIME: 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Who will be the next Hanna Bervoets, Oscar Wilde or Splinter Chabot?
Immerse yourself in an evening full of special stories and poems during the final of the Queer Writing Competition! Unique creations are presented here, written by Leiden queer authors of all ages for an audience of all backgrounds and experiences. And if that wasn't enough, for the first time ever, the coveted Queer Quill cup will be awarded to the person who will win the competition.
EXHIBITION OPENING: WORLD IN IMAGES
SATURDAY AFTERNOON, SEPTEMBER 14
TIME: 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
The second exhibition, organized by Rainbow Society Leiden, is about freedom, acceptance and non-violence. We explore the theme "World in Pictures", presenting works that offer a unique perspective on the lives of refugees who had to flee their home country due to their orientation, gender expression or identity.
Discover a fascinating collection of portraits and works of refugees, alongside creative interpretations of historical events and personal stories from Leiden, all captured in visual art. This exhibition invites you to reflect on the diversity of the world around us, the strength of society, the fragility of freedom and peace.
CONCERT TOGETHER WITH THE REFUGEES FLUTE FOUNDATION
SUNDAY AFTERNOON, SEPTEMBER 15
TIME: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Step into a special musical experience with the concert organized by the Magic Flute Refugee Foundation. We are committed to music education and offering young refugees opportunities to develop artistically.
Our goal is clear: we want to improve the situation of individual refugees and offer them prospects in the music world. By removing obstacles and offering opportunities for a new life in the Netherlands, we contribute to integration and a positive image of refugees.
LECTURE GENDER, DISPOSITION AND SEXUALITY
FRIDAY NIGHT, SEPTEMBER 20
TIME: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Welcome to our inspiring lecture on gender, orientation and sexuality, presented by leading professors Judi Mesdag and Looi van Leeuwen, who work at Leiden University in collaboration with Rainbow Society Leiden. We conclude with a special dialogue with several refugees who are currently staying in Leiden because their home country was no longer safe for them. Their personal stories will give us a unique insight into the complex reality of gender, orientation and sexuality in different cultural contexts.
During this fascinating meeting we will explore important themes from the perspective of their scientific research fields. What makes this lecture so special is the broadening of the theme to a worldly view. We will not only discuss theoretical concepts, but also explore their practical implications on a practical level.
EXHIBITION WORLD IN PICTURES
WITH FREE GUIDED TOURS
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 21
TIME: 11am to 5pm
Welcome to the exhibition "World in View" or perhaps "Queer in World View" would be a more appropriate title. During this exhibition we highlight the diversity, strength and beauty of the queer community and take you on a visual journey through the rich history and culture of queer people around the world. You will hear what positive developments have occurred and where the challenges still lie. Come and talk to the makers. Bring your earphones and mobile phone to listen to and view the audio and image fragments. Open your visor!
EXHIBITION OPENING YOUNG & OLD|T
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 21
TIME: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
This exhibition will be opened by young and old people who helped create this exhibition. In addition to the works that you can admire, there will be conversations about sexuality, orientation, gender and much more! How was this discussed/not discussed in the past and how do young people experience it now? Come and be inspired by two generations who are connected by who they are.
EXHIBITION YOUNG & OLD|T
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
TIME: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Discover our unique exhibition that brings together the stories of queer young people and older people. This exhibition explores the generation gap and shows how it is closed through shared experiences, art and culture. Be inspired by the power of connection and mutual support between different generations within the queer community. Come and experience the journey of pride, acceptance and solidarity through the eyes of both the youth and the elderly. Together we build an inclusive future! Bring your earphones and mobile phone to listen to and view the audio and image fragments.
EXHIBITION OPENING:
LOVE DURING LEADERSHIP
SATURDAY AFTERNOON, SEPTEMBER 28
TIME: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Welcome to the fourth theme of our exhibition series at Rainbow Society Leiden: "Love in Leiden Relief". The Leids Ontzet is a sparkling party that takes place annually, a celebration that unites people, where we come together to eat, dance and meet each other. It is a time of connection where the city is filled with the smell of stew and where white bread with herring is the traditional delicacy.
This power of love and solidarity is the inspiration for our fourth exhibition. Here we showcase how our amateur artists capture and interpret love through various art forms, including paintings, photography, 3D art and more. Each work tells a unique story and radiates its own emotion, whether it is the joy of falling in love, the sadness of loss, the comfort of friendship, or the search for love.
FESTIVE CLOSING
EXHIBITION MONTH
SATURDAY OCTOBER 5
TIME: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
After a month full of color, diversity and stories, it is time to end this special journey through the rainbow community. Through art, we have shown the universal humanity of our experiences and desires, and we have called for a world centered on love, connection, freedom and acceptance.
With each powerful theme, we opened a new perspective and explored the complexities of our community. And although the theme "Love in Leiden's Relief" will also be on display during the closing, we also want to share some highlights from previous exhibitions. Enjoy works of art that provide an overview of all the wonderful moments we shared during this exhibition month.