From November 7 to 9, Trans*Geographies will take place at the Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA), featuring keynote talks, workshops, panel discussions, and art exhibitions that highlight how race, class, and geography impact trans lives.
The symposium kicks off with a keynote by artist and advocate Molly Jae Vaughan, followed by contributions from scholars Sa Whitley, Robin Maril, and Sloane McNulty, who will lead discussions on systemic inequities and inspire actionable change.
Event Highlights
- Thursday, November 7: Opening reception featuring Vaughan’s work and a student-curated exhibition, with open studios showcasing MFA and BFA projects.
- Friday, November 8: Molly Jae Vaughan’s screen printing workshop, followed by Sa Whitley’s keynote, “Black Trans Geographies,” exploring the creation of Black femme spaces. The day will conclude with a networking reception with community partners.
- Saturday, November 9: A walkthrough of the student exhibition, a Riso zine-making workshop, and Robin Maril’s keynote on queer possibilities, followed by a roundtable discussion on the future of trans research and activism.
Located at 511 NW Broadway in Portland, Oregon, this event is free and open to the public. We invite you to participate in critical conversations that challenge existing narratives and inspire advocacy for gender justice.
For more details about the symposium, visit pnca.willamette.edu.
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