Bold stories. Unapologetic joy.
Portland Queer Arts Foundation’s flagship annual celebration of queer artists returns. We’re looking for the voices that make this show extraordinary.
From our flagship annual showcase to artist grants and community education, Portland Queer Arts Foundation is building the infrastructure queer artists deserve.
Our annual flagship celebration brings together Portland's most vibrant queer performers for an evening of theater, music, comedy, and unapologetic expression.
We have supported queer artists with direct funding for projects, performances, and creative development. Applications are currently closed — stay tuned for future cycles.
Portland Queer Arts Foundation empowers queer artists to share unapologetically queer stories, build sustainable creative careers, and inspire a more just and accepting world.
We believe art is not a luxury — it's infrastructure. Every production, grant, and gathering we host is an investment in the visibility and vitality of queer culture in our city.
What's happening
Artist Auditions Open April 13 — Performances September 19 & 20 at Alberta Rose Theatre
PORTLAND, OR — What does it mean to create? To imagine something that doesn’t exist yet — and then make it real? Portland Queer Arts Foundation (PQA) is proud to announce that Daniel Switzer (he/him/they) will serve as Artistic Director of the 2026 Portland Queer Arts Spectacular, bringing that question to vivid, multidisciplinary life on…
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PORTLAND, OR — Portland Queer Arts Foundation (PQA) has officially launched its search for the next Artistic Director of the 2026 Portland Queer Arts Spectacular, inviting visionary queer creatives to shape the theme and artistic direction of the organization’s flagship annual production. The Request for Proposal, issued February 20, 2026 , outlines PQA’s commitment to…
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PORTLAND, OR — Portland Queer Arts Foundation (PQA) is excited to announce a special double-match fundraising opportunity for Giving Tuesday. Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, every contribution made on Giving Tuesday will be matched dollar-for-dollar—doubling the impact of each gift and directly supporting queer artists across the Portland metro area. The announcement…
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Upcoming events
Open auditions for the 2026 Queer Arts Spectacular. Auditions are available from 7:30-9:30 PM. Registration is required.
Learn more…Open auditions for the 2026 Queer Arts Spectacular. Auditions are available from 7:30-9:30 PM. Registration is required.
Learn more…The flagship annual showcase returns. An evening of theater, music, dance, and unstoppable queer joy.
Learn more…A second performance night for this year’s show. Don’t miss out!
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