QUEERation is an annual event that celebrates art for and by the LGBTQ+ community. This event will start with a 30-minute reception (5:30-6:00pm) including light snacks before diving into the program. This QUEERation will feature a workshop led by Daniel Arzola.

Daniel Arzola is a visual artist, human rights activist, and lecturer whose contributions to the LGBTQ community were recognized with the Trailblazer Honor Award given by Logo TV. The American publication Americas Quarterly also included Daniel in its list of top 5 influential artists in Latin America. Daniel popularized the term Artivism as the creator of No Soy Tu Chiste (The I'm Not a Joke Project), a series of posters that challenge homophobia and transphobia. His work has been translated into twenty languages and supported on social media by the American singer Madonna.

Daniel will lead an engaging workshop for QUEERation using the Theory of Artivism. Daniel will also share his experience as a queer person growing up in Venezuela and how his work is a response to his experiences. All are invited to attend this workshop, and masks are strongly encouraged.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disabality who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, contact Emma Welch in advance at emma-welch@uiowa.edu.