About this Event
Neon Moon: Nocturnal Bodies – Opening Reception
Date: Friday, October 23
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: 925 Maddox Gallery & LGBTQ+ Center
About the Event
Join us for the opening reception of Neon Moon: Nocturnal Bodies, an immersive exhibition and community gathering centered on creative expression, body autonomy, and trauma healing through art.
Set under the glow of our gallery space, Nocturnal Bodies explores resilience, identity, and the ways we inhabit our physical spaces when the sun goes down. Beyond the artwork, this evening serves as a community homecoming—connecting residents to safe space, mental health resources, and essential community support.
What to Expect
- Featured Exhibition: First look at new works created across visual, multi-media, and performance art.
- Artist Talks & Community Dialogue: Hear directly from featured creators about their process, healing through art, and storytelling.
- Resource Access: On-site connections to local wellness, food, and housing stability support services.
- Community Connection: Light refreshments, interactive elements, and a safe, LGBTQ+-affirming environment for all attendees.
Tickets & Admission
- Admission: Free / Suggested Donation (No one turned away for lack of funds).
- RSVP: Recommended to ensure gallery capacity.
Accessibility & Safety
Our venue is physically accessible and designed as a trauma-informed, LGBTQ+-affirming safe space.
Event venue & nearby stays
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