Colgate University
Briden and Paul hosted a transformative four-day Queertopia experience at Colgate University, where they painted vibrant portraits of queer students and led multiple workshops, including the Redrawing Masculinity figure drawing class. They also created an artistic tribute to Nex Benedict and participated in the "Voices of Resistance" podcast. The event culminated in a pop-up exhibition at Queer Haus, showcasing over 50 original paintings produced during the experience. Every piece was sold, with 100% of the proceeds donated to Trans Lifeline, a crisis hotline for transgender people. The welcoming atmosphere, fueled by late-night painting sessions and the energy of gay dance music, made the week unforgettable. Briden and Paul left feeling profoundly uplifted and deeply healed by the experience.
