Artists Must Make Art

In times of dread, when the world feels heavy and uncertain, queer artists have always been among the first to speak - not because it’s easy, but because silence is not an option. Resilience in our community is deeply tied to expression, to the need to name what’s happening and imagine something better. Art becomes our resistance, our testimony, our survival. It’s how we process pain, expose truth, and keep each other alive. Choosing to create in difficult times isn’t just brave, it’s necessary. Because every time a queer voice rises through the fear, it carries the power to crack open hope and make space for joy.