Who We Are
Spectrum is a vibrant queer variety show born out of the need for community and expression in challenging times. Founded in the wake of the 2016 election, we provide a platform for artists to come together, celebrate their identities, and support one another. Our shows are a testament to the resilience and creativity of the LGBTQ+ community, especially focusing on the trans and non-binary experience.
What We Do
We produce annual variety shows featuring a diverse array of performances—from aerialists and drag acts to comedians and dancers—all dedicated to raising funds for organizations that support trans and gender nonconforming individuals. Spectrum is a space where joy, safety, and love flourish, offering both performers and attendees a chance to connect and find hope in our shared struggles.
Mission
Spectrum is dedicated to raising funds and increasing visibility for trans and non-binary human rights through an annual queer variety show. We celebrate and uplift diverse talents, fostering a sense of community and resilience in the face of ongoing challenges. Our mission is to create a vibrant platform for performance while supporting non-profit organizations that advocate for trans and gender nonconforming individuals, emphasizing the importance of solidarity during critical times.
PREVIOUS RECIPIENTS
The Transgender Law Center
Transgender Law Center is the largest national, trans-led organization working to set all people free. We champion the right of all transgender and gender-nonconforming people to make their own choices and live freely, safely, and authentically. Prioritizing BIPOC, disabled, and HIV+ communities, we advance community-driven strategies that harness trans knowledge, power, and joy to ensure that we all not only survive but thrive at all ages and phases of life.
G.L.I.T.S.
G.L.I.T.S is a Black trans-led advocacy and direct services organization that is dedicated to fighting systemic discrimination against marginalized communities, in New York City and beyond.
El/La Para TransLatinas
El/La Para TransLatinas works towards a world where TransLatinas are protected, celebrated, and loved, where trans/intersex/gender diverse Latinx people are welcome, safe, represented and valued in all spheres of life.
Out Youth
Out Youth promotes the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social well-being of sexual and gender minority youth so that they can openly and safely explore and affirm their identities.
Southerners On New Ground
SONG is a home for LGBTQ liberation across all lines of race, class, abilities, age, culture, gender, and sexuality in the South. We build, sustain, and connect a southern regional base of LGBTQ people in order to transform the region through strategic projects and campaigns developed in response to the current conditions in our communities. SONG builds this movement through leadership development, intersectional analysis, and organizing.
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