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Expressions of Pride

Artist Alice Neel

Learn how artist Alice Neel captured LGBTQ+ lives with compassion and helped shift cultural conversations through her powerful, human-centered portraits.

Join us for Expressions of Pride: Alice Neel and the LGBTQ+ Community, an afternoon celebrating the powerful intersection of art, identity, and social change. Known for her deeply humanistic portraits, Alice Neel captured a wide range of subjects with honesty and compassion—including many members of the LGBTQ+ community during a time when such representation was rare.

Through her work, Neel gave visibility to queer lives, documenting the personal and political struggles of her era. This program will explore how her portraits challenged societal norms, fostered empathy, and contributed to a broader understanding of LGBTQ+ experiences.

Whether you're an art enthusiast, a history buff, or simply curious to learn more about the lasting influence of Alice Neel, this event offers a thoughtful look at how one artist's vision helped shape cultural conversations that still resonate today.