LGBTQ+ artists and queer stories are underrepresented and underfunded.
Our Initiative: LGBTQ+ Artists Program
This program is ámaxa's way of helping LGBTQ+ artists and storytellers get the attention they deserve, while giving our students tangible experience in their fields of interest. Through an application opened before each cycle, artists can apply to be our next feature artist and benefit from our team of young marketing and PR professionals.
Platforming refugee stories
Our 2025 highlight: "Won't Be Displaced" tells the story, through film, of refugees forced to flee their homeland because being gay is illegal or unprotected where they live. "We aim to show how creativity and the arts can drive policy change, in partnership with leading NGOs and advocates." — Piera van de Wiel, Writer, Director & Producer.
The LGBTQ+ Artists Team
Meet the people behind our work.
Alexi Jones
LGBTQ+ Artists Partnership Lead
Piera Van de Wiel
Artist & Documentary Director
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Passionate about education, human rights, and equity? We are looking for Partnership Leads to take on exciting new projects and push our impact further.
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What kind of projects will I work on?
Ámaxa Cohorts projects are each 100% unique — driven by ámaxa members' passions, interests, skills, networks, and location.
The LGBTQ+ Artists Program centers on PR, marketing, and storytelling.
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