The Q LGBTQ Creative Network

The Q LGBTQ Creative Network (The Q) is a registered non-profit 2SLGBTQIA+ advocacy organization dedicated to the advancement of 2SLGBTQIA+ artists and creatives, and focused on growing and fostering awareness of the 2SLGBTQIA+ creative community.

Since 2018 The Q has been researching and connecting online with various 2SLGBTQIA+ artists, creative outlets, and organizations to learn the extent of the Canadian 2SLGBTQIA+ experience of the queer creative population, as they are not always easily identifiable in mainstream media. That is a question which The Q has sought answers to: Why, amongst the many artistic platforms, organizations, and communities that exist in Canada, are 2SLGBTQIA+ creatives not more recognized?

During the time since its inception, The Q has continued to be dedicated to show committed support to the 2SLGBTQIA+ creative community via online connections and through creating opportunities to bring attention to, and create awareness of, 2SLGBTQIA+ artists and creatives.

To achieve our goals The Q:

• Utilizes social media to support artists and connect community
• Creates platforms for artists to be seen and heard (Out Loud Radio Show, Podcast, and Video Series)
• Creates digital opportunities for artists to be discovered (Music Chart/Blog/Playlists)
• Advocates for better representation of 2SLGBTQIA+ in media, entertainment, and industry
• Advocates to Pride organizations to diversify their programming for stronger inclusion
• Connects with 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and community organizations to educate them on the 2SLGBTQIA+ creative community
• Provides LGBTQ creatives with support and direction to further and pursue their goals

Mission

To be a supportive and inclusive LGBTQ community, that connects creatives with audiences by providing space, services, resources and opportunities.

Vision

To elevate and increase the presence, awareness and strength of individual LGBTQ artists, and the global LGBTQ creative community.