You are invited to take part in the creation of an art exhibition which celebrates queer and trans communities and the activists who paved the way for us today.

Everyone is welcome! including allies :)

Location: Chu Chu Chinatown: 247 Keefer Street, Vancouver, BC

When: Saturday Oct. 17th, 1-4pm

Jai Sallay-Carrington is working on their next sculptural installation, which will take place June 2027 at SUM Gallery in “Vancouver” BC. Part of this install is a mosaic made by members of the queer, trans and allied community. This is to demonstrate the strength and support of our 2SLGBTQ+ community.

The event is Saturday Oct. 17th, from 1-4pm, at Chu Chu Chinatown. There will be a short presentation about the project at 1pm, then the rest of the time we will spend painting the clay tiles, making new friends, sharing stories, and eating snacks. All materials are provided, you will lean how to paint underglaze onto clay tiles, and be a part of the making of a large-scale art exhibition happening here in Vancouver!

Everyone who wants to show support for the 2SLGBTQ+ community are welcome to participate, including allies! This is a family friendly event, all ages are welcome (kids must be accompanies by adults).

Payment

It is free to participate in this event, but to thank Chu Chu Chinatown for hosting this event, we ask for you to make a donation to their seniors program.

To do this you can:

-Bring a Donation art supplies to the shop: Chu Chu sells them back to the community at a reduced rate and all proceeds go towards their senior art programming.

-Donate directly to the seniors program, there will be a donation link at the studio on the day of the event.

About Serena and Chu Chu Chinatown

Serena, owner of Chu Chu Chinatown is a visual artist, community builder and art educator. She designs life-size colouring murals, teaches engaging and fun pottery/art workshops,
and runs a private pottery studio. She also runs a unique art supply thrift shop in Chinatown that features local artists' work! Serena’s small art business is a creative hub for community building and engages the general public in art activations to spark joy.

A unique art supply thrift store that takes in gently used art supplies and uses them for community building workshops, teacher craft boxes or for sale in the shop. Proceeds goes towards funding affordable or free art programming for seniors. Accepting donations!

Cancellation:

Since its free to sign up for this event, if you cannot make it, please email Jai immediately so they can offer a spot to someone else. Thank you!

jai@jscreatures.com