Stonewall Alliance Center of Chico is hosting their annual Coming Out for Art event on Friday at Museum of Northern California Art at 900 Esplanade.

The theme of the show is “Space to Be” to celebrate and explore the journey of queer identity, stated the Stonewall website. 

The event encourages artists to “explore and express the liberating essence of simply existing—boldly and authentically—in their own skin,.” according to the Stonewall website

The event will have an art market from 4-6:30 p.m. and a gallery reception from 6-8 p.m. 

In previous years the event had artists, food, music and more. Stonewall members started the event and continue to use it to highlight LGBTQ+ local artists and artisans. 

The Stonewall Alliance Center is a nonprofit agency meant to celebrate health, empowerment, the LGBTQ+ community and their identities. The center works to support members of the community through collaboration, dedication, intersectionality and respect. 

The center hosts events as a way to strengthen, uplift, celebrate and educate. Their top priority for these events is accessibility such as free entry when possible, volunteer staff, ADA accessible seats and more. 

Stonewall is operated under a board of directors with Conner Wenzel as board chair and Justina Sotelo as executive director. 

Cecilia Gonzalez can be reached at [email protected].