Creative Queer Collective

Community Partner Highlight: RAVEN
RAVEN is a peer-led, collective nonprofit organized for vulnerable Eugene neighbors to build community and gain control of their social, emotional and physical well-being through direct services, resources, and human connection.

Meet them at Q***r Creative Bloom on June 21, 1-6 PM at the Farmers Market Pavilion. This free, family-friendly event features q***r artists, performers, small businesses, and interactive activities including a silent auction, clothing swap, and more.

Details: creativeq***rcollective.org/q***r-creative-bloom
Image 1 Description: Flyer highlight RAVEN. The text outlines RAVEN is a peer-led, collective nonprofit organized for vulnerable Eugene neighbors to build community and gain control of their social, emotional and physical well-being through direct services, resources, and human connection.

Image 2 Description: Informational flyer titled “What to Expect” for the Q***r Creative Bloom event. This free, family-friendly event features q***r artists, performers, small businesses, and interactive activities including a silent auction, clothing swap, and more.
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Community Partner Highlight: Transponder

TransPonder is a transgender-founded and led nonprofit based in Eugene, Oregon providing support, resources, and education for the transgender and gender-diverse community and our allies.

Meet them at Q***r Creative Bloom on June 21, 1-6 PM at the Farmers Market Pavilion. This free, family-friendly event features q***r artists, performers, small businesses, and interactive activities including a silent auction, clothing swap, and more.

Details: creativeq***rcollective.org/q***r-creative-bloom

Image 1 Description: Flyer highlight Transponder. The text outlines TransPonder is a transgender-founded and led nonprofit based in Eugene, Oregon providing support, resources, and education for the transgender and gender-diverse community and our allies.

Image 2 Description: Informational flyer titled “What to Expect” for the Q***r Creative Bloom event. This free, family-friendly event features q***r artists, performers, small businesses, and interactive activities including a silent auction, clothing swap, and more.

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Community Partner Highlight: Authentic Movement Project

An empowering space for the community to come together, express authentically, and create art without fear or judgment. We believe in the power of dance and movement to connect, heal, and liberate, honoring every body and every story in an inclusive, joy‑driven environment.

Meet them at Q***r Creative Bloom on June 21, 1-6 PM at the Farmers Market Pavilion. This free, family-friendly event features q***r artists, performers, small businesses, and interactive activities including a silent auction, clothing swap, and more.

Details: creativeq***rcollective.org/q***r-creative-bloom

Image 1 Description: Flyer highlight Authentic Movement Project. The text outlines An empowering space for the community to come together, express authentically, and create art without fear or judgment. We believe in the power of dance and movement to connect, heal, and liberate, honoring every body and every story in an inclusive, joy‑driven environment.

Image 2 Description: Informational flyer titled “What to Expect” for the Q***r Creative Bloom event. This free, family-friendly event features q***r artists, performers, small businesses, and interactive activities including a silent auction, clothing swap, and more.

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Community Partner Highlight: Oregon Department of Human Services

ODHS PRIDE ERG strives to create a safe, equitable and inclusive environment for all individuals and families we serve while also attracting, hiring and advancing a diverse LGBTQIA+ workforce.

Meet them at Q***r Creative Bloom on June 21, 1-6 PM at the Farmers Market Pavilion. This free, family-friendly event features q***r artists, performers, small businesses, and interactive activities including a silent auction, clothing swap, and more.

Details: creativeq***rcollective.org/q***r-creative-bloom

Image 1 Description: Flyer highlight ODHS PRIDE ERG . The text outlines ODHS PRIDE ERG striving to create a safe, equitable and inclusive environment for all individuals and families we serve while also attracting, hiring and advancing a diverse LGBTQIA+ workforce.

Image 2 Description: Informational flyer titled “What to Expect” for the Q***r Creative Bloom event. This free, family-friendly event features q***r artists, performers, small businesses, and interactive activities including a silent auction, clothing swap, and more.

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Q***r Creative Bloom is a free, collaborative, creative, community-centered, family-friendly event celebrating q***rness!

When: Sunday, June 21st from 1 to 6 PM
Where: Farmers Market Pavilion & Plaza (85 E 8th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401)
What: Performances, Arts & Crafts, Clothing Swap, Resource-Sharing, Vendors, Silent Auction & more! Find out more at creativeq***rcollective.org/q***r-creative-bloom

Big thanks to one of our event sponsors, Stringfield Yarn Collective! They believe that fiber arts are for everyone. More than just a yarn shop, they are a community-driven space where makers of all skill levels can gather, create, and share
their love for fiber arts in an open and inclusive environment.

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Location change! We’re now meeting at Emerald Park TODAY from 1 to 3 PM for our art swap! Bring homemade art to swap with others including but not limited to crochet, patches, paintings, crafts, collages, mosaics and more! Refreshments provided!

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Join us for a free art swap with refreshments! Bring handmade art to swap with others including patches, crochet, paintings, crafts, collages, mosaics, pottery, and more.

On Sunday, May 31st from 1 to 3 PM! DM for address!

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What: DIY Edible Body Paint! (a part of a monthly kinky arts & crafts series) or BYO project! $10 suggested donation, No one turned away for lack of funds.

When: Monday, May 25th at 6:30 PM

Where: Beergarden - back outdoor tables near Cozmic Charlie’s Cheeze Shack (777 W 6th Ave, Eugene, OR 97402)

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What: DIY Beaded Ni**le Clamps (a part of a monthly kinky arts & crafts series) or BYO project! $10 suggested donation, No one turned away for lack of funds.
Join us for a low-pressure, creative gathering for LGBTQIA+ folks and allies. Whether you want to learn something new, work on your own project, or just hang out, you’re welcome here!
Where: Beergarden - back outdoor tables near Cozmic Charlie’s Cheeze Shack (777 W 6th Ave, Eugene, OR 97402)
When: Monday, April 26th at 6:30 PM

For questions, you can Signal message cantharellus.26!

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Join us for a planning social for Q***r Creative Bloom. We hosted QCB for the first time last year and it was a collaborative, creative, community event with performances, q***r & trans vendors, artists, craft activities, clothing swap, community partners sharing resources and more! We’ll be sharing out forms to get involved more deeply soon if you’d like to perform or vend!

What: Planning for our annual collaborative, creative event with performances, creative activities, vendors & more! No prior experience required 🙂
When: Saturday, April 18 from 10 AM to 12 PM
Where: Farmers Union Coffee Roasters (152 W 5th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401)

Specifically looking for folks to help gather silent auction donations, think through vendor mapping, accessibility, community engagement & involvement, resources and more! No formal commitment required! Come brainstorm or just meet new people! ❤️

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