Month: January 2023

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Careers HAUS II GALLERY Press release

Call for Registration – Archival Restoration workshop

Haus II gallery finds Collaboration with Queercity Media

“Attention all history enthusiasts and advocates of decolonization!

We invite you to join us for the Decolonizing Nigerian Histories: An Archival Restoration Workshop on Indigenous LGBT+ History. This workshop will take place from February 14th to 16th, 2023 and is an opportunity to delve into the rich and diverse history of Nigeria through an intersectional lens.

Our focus will be on the preservation and restoration of indigenous LGBT+ histories, stories and narratives often erased from the dominant historical narrative. Join us for three days of learning, sharing and collaborating as we work towards a more inclusive and accurate representation of Nigerian history.

Register now to secure your spot! Limited spaces available.

To Register, Send CV and a page cover letter on why you should attend this workshop to xela.queercitymedia@gmail.com

Deadline for application, Feb 9th, 2023

We’re committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for all, and we look forward to unpacking and restoring our often ignored history!

QueercityMedia #Workshops #DecolonizingHistory #DecolonizeNigeria #PreserveOurHistory #InclusiveHistory.”

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Community Talks Events Press release

The Third Cafe – Premier Edition

QUEERCITY MEDIA PARTNERS WITH THE GOETHE-INSTITUT NIGERIA TO ORGANIZE AN ARTISTIC SAFE SPACE

“The Third Cafe” is a monthly café style safe space for Queer folx seeking community through discussions, films, open mic, books, and coffee. The “3rd Café” works with queer filmmakers, queer artists, queer Comedians, queer authors, and other creative endeavors to express their craft, amplify their works, and reach and build community.

Serving as a monthly creative community platform for creatives to engage the community and for people to network, the 3rd Café would also provide an extensive artistic outlet for socio-cultural discuss Nigerian gender identities and expressions.

The Third Cafe hopes to foster community building, provide creative support and amplification of works for Queer creatives in Lagos, and Create a Safe Space for artistic networking and the exchange of ideas while encouraging conversations that matter.

Saturday 28th of January, 2023 at exactly 12:00pm.

We are screening Pink Lounge (@pinkloungefilm) by @maxivive, having conversations with Sheifunmi Nomia Yusuf (@sheifunmi) on experimental storytelling. Stand-Up comedy would be by Arctic Flame (_arcticflame). Come connect with friends, old and new over coffee.

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Careers Community Talks HAUS II GALLERY Press release

Press Release – Workspace Opening

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HAUS II GALLERY ANNOUNCES NEW WORKSPACE FOR LGBTIQ+ ARTISTS AND WRITERS IN LAGOS, NIGERIA

Lagos, Nigeria – Haus II Gallery in collaboration with Queercity Media is excited to announce the opening of a new workspace specifically for LGBTIQ+ artists and writers in Lagos, Nigeria. This state-of-the-art facility will provide a safe and supportive environment for these artists to create and share their work and will be a hub for the local community to come together and celebrate diversity.

The opening of this workspace is a major milestone for the LGBTIQ+ community in Nigeria, and we are thrilled to be able to provide a space where artists can feel free to express themselves without fear of discrimination. We believe that art has the power to bring people together and create a sense of belonging, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere for all.

The workspace will feature a range of resources and amenities to support the creative process, including private studios, shared workspaces, and a library stocked with a diverse selection of books and resources. We will also be hosting regular events and workshops, as well as exhibitions and other community-building activities.

“We are thrilled to be able to provide this much-needed resource for LGBTIQ+ artists and writers in Lagos,” said Olaide Kayode Timileyin, the Director of Queercity media and Productions. “We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to express themselves and share their work, and we hope that this new workspace will help to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for members of the community.”

The workspace will be opened Monday 9th of January and would run daily through Friday from 10:00am to 3:00pm, and all are welcome to come and use the space. Haus II Gallery looks forward to supporting the growth and development of the talented LGBTIQ+ artists and writers in Lagos through this new initiative.

For more information, please contact @haus2gallery on Instagram or Xela via Contact

Warm Regards

O.K.Timileyin