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ABGM’s Queer Creative Futures Youth Mentorship Program is an incubator for emerging creatives who are 12 to 16 years old to join together to harness their practice. This program is FREE to apply to and participate in. This program runs every other year. The next cohort will be Fall 2027.

All program participants will be matched with a mentor in the community in their chosen medium, open studio time to create their art, and learn from local queer and gender expansive artists in an intentional and encouraging space.

All participants will receive a budget for their materials, facilitated studio time and space, and will be vendors at their own A Big Gay Youth Market in December alongside their mentors. 

Queer Creative Futures runs every other year in order to garner funds for the program to run. If you want to support the program, please consider donating during our 2026 Queer Creative Futures Sustaining Campaign.

May 2027 - Applications Open

July 2027 - Applications Close

July 2027 - Review Applicants & Acceptance Letters Sent & Schedule Group Interview

August 2027 - Introduction Session & First Open Studio

September 2027 - Two Open Studios & Mentor Workshop

October 2027 - Two Open Studios & Mentor Workshop

November 2027 - Two Open Studios & Mentor Workshop

December 2027 - Final Two Open Studios

December 2027 - A Big Gay Youth Market + Graduation

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We are looking to raise $3,000 to cover the costs for the Fall 2027 program.

Your donation will go towards:

  • Studio Rental Expenses

  • Cohort Stipends

  • A Big Gay Youth Market Rental Space Expenses

  • A Big Gay Youth Market Event Insurance

  • Organizer Stipend

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