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Global Creative Directory
Updated: Jun 13, 2021
Listen up! Are you an artist? Crafter? Music maker or booty shaker? We are searching for QUEER CREATIVES to be a part of our Global Creative Directory. This ever-growing list of visual artists, fashion designers, musicians, actors, and more is a testament to the abundance of gifts and abilities our queer community has to offer. Our goal is to connect creatives with each other, and to more audiences. Beginning with Louisiana, our directory spans from our home base in Shreveport to NYC, London, New Zealand, and beyond. If you identify as queer and would like to be a part of this directory (and history), email us at queerport@gmail.com or tag us on social media. We are currently prioritizing BIPOC and TGNC+ folx. The time to assemble is now.
VISUAL
Michelle Auvenshine | experimental photographer
Jacksonville, Texas
Finn Levi Basil | multimedia artist
Nashville, Tennessee
Artist, drag performer, and model.
Art Instagram / Model Instagram
Ben Butler | mixed media artist/graphic designer
Atlanta, Georgia
Custom, silly art of various things. Open for commissions.
» etsy.com/shop/happycupstudioGA
Kendra Callaway
Decatur, Georgia
Visual artist turned maskmaker.
Harper Cantrell | tattoo artist
Savannah, Georgia
Focusing on a modern and illustrative rendition of American Traditional style.
Ben Collongues | photographer
New Orleans, Louisiana
Self-taught with an affinity for lifestyle photography. Prints available for sale of the 2019 NOLA Trans March of Resilience (a portion of sales are being donated to the organization).
April Cross | oil/acrylic/watercolor painter
Haughton, Louisiana
Open for commissions.
Rachaela DiRosaria | mixed media artist
New Orleans, Louisiana
Contemporary folk artist, focusing on narrative cabinets and boxes.
Angela Duncan | photographer
Longview, Texas
Fine art, boudoir photography.
Azure Fortman | mixed media visual artist
Longview, Texas
Crafter with a focus on painting and wreath making.
Ari Gabrek | mixed media artist
New Orleans, Louisiana
Prints, painting, and photographs.
Meg Golding | comic book artist/embroider
Decatur, Georgia
Specializing in embroidery and custom pronoun pins.
» etsy.com/shop/hellmousestudios
Joey Hartmann-Dow | illustrator
New Orleans, Louisiana
Creator of art prints, custom illustrations, and greeting cards; spearheaded The Badass Women Project.
Eva Hawkes | mixed media artist
London, England
Hand-painted decor inspired by the wonders of nature.
Lydia G. Henderson | mixed media artist
Nashville, Tennessee
Specializing in paintings, illustrations, and photography; open for commissions.
Randy Highley | mixed media artist
Kansas City, Missouri
Handmade wood, resin, and metal decor.
Portia Hunter | analog and digital photographer
Atlanta, Georgia
Prints available for sale. Email for inquiries.
Aidan Issac | 2D/digital artist
New Orleans, Louisiana
Available for select commissions. Contact via email.
Heather John | crafter
Shreveport, Louisiana
Specializing in glitter tumbler mugs.
» etsy.com/shop/CajunUnicornDesigns
Silas Julian | mixed media artist
Cleveland, Mississippi
Nude body positive art, kitschy collages, and trans portraits. Open for commissions.
Felicia Kay | photographer
Shreveport, Louisiana
Events, special occasions, and all things nerdy.
Casey Fitzgerald | watercolor painter
Shreveport, Louisiana
Pet portraits; open for commissions.
Kelly Ketchum | taxidermist/crafter
Shreveport, Louisiana
Open for comissions.
» etsy.com/shop/NerdWithPaints
Richard B. Marshall | filmmaker/illustrator
Atlanta, Georgia
Patrick Allen McBride | acrylic painter
Little Rock, Arkansas Open for commissions.
Maggie Molisee | mixed media artist
Shreveport, Louisiana
"Dark, macabre, surreal, beautiful, inspirational, and provocative."
Augustus Morgan | mixed media artist
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Portraitures and sketches.
Rachel Morris | acrylic painter
Tyler, Texas
Squeex Nellon | embroiderer
New Orleans, Louisiana
Specializing in joint art and other radical things.
Karina Orta | photographer
Lufkin, Texas
Wall Portraits / Prints / Canvas / Fine Art / Digital
Roma Michel Pace | mixed media artist/writer
Harvey, Louisiana
Cos-play creations, 2D-3D art.
Shannon O'Rear Palmer | photographer
Shreveport, Louisiana
Documentary / Art / Editorial / Portraits
Erika Penix | photographer
San Diego, California
Wedding photographer and woven wall hanging creator.
» etsy.com/shop/cactusandhoneyco
Shanisia Person | illustrator/painter/DJ
Atlanta, Georgia
They explore sexuality in all its forms, from the mundane to gender, even BDSM.
» shanisiaperson.wixsite.com/illustration
Ashley Pimenta | illustrator/graphic designer
Atlanta, Georgia
S. M. Prescott | mixed media/fine artist
Ruston, Louisiana
Creating art born of mourning, healing, questioning, and growing.
Roberta Raimondi | hobbyist
London, England
Magical, cute, and ethical creations.
» etsy.com/shop/itsprettymagic
Lazarus Rise | mixed media artist
Coloarado Springs, Colorado
Alt Queer Surrealism Art.
Marco Avery Rose | digital and acrylic painter
San Antonio, Texas
Available for commissions of original characters, portraits, and NSFW content.
Noah James Saunders | wire sculptor/jewelry designer
Athens, Georgia
Currently celebrating with a 30-year retrospective.
Sebastian Shepherd | mixed media artist
Shreveport, Louisiana
Glass blowing, 2D-3D art, sculptures.
Mason Slay | mixed media artist
Metarie, Louisiana
Specializing in art, buttons, and hand-sewn patches to declare yourself.
Ruben E. Smith | experimental filmmaker
Natchitoches, Louisiana
"A private showing of my films as the world collapses."
Emmett Stoffer | mixed media artist
Massachusetts
(S)cyborg making art for all bodies in colonized Pocumtuc/Nipmuc territory.
» etsy.com/shop/queerlycrafted
Sam Delos Reyes Strickland | photographer/videographer
Atlanta, Georgia
Content creator with a love of music, fashion, and art photography.
» cryst4lfemme.myportfolio.com
Whitney Tates | mixed media artist
Shreveport, Louisiana
Acrylic and watercolor. Open for commissions.
Tyler Thomas | mixed media artist
Pensacola Beach, Florida
Traveling artist who focusses on creating upcycled art, skate decks, pendants, and other creations. Available for performance art, workshops, and handiwork.
Jonathan Watson | mixed media artist
Lafayette, Louisiana
Illustration, printmaking, and painting.
Sebastian Williams | mixed media artist
Shreveport, Louisiana
2D art, photography, and graphic design.
Jason Woods | photographer/videographer
Shreveport, Louisiana
Portraits, wedding, fashion, editorial, creative.
Adam Zee | mixed media artist
Georgia
Repurposed trash, digital, and otherwise.
AUDIO
Adonis BC | DJ/musician/performer
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Spiral of gender and performance.
» woahfullypreparedrecords.bandcamp.com/track/swish
Connor Cochran | composer/producer
Atlanta, Georgia
Spotify
Hannah Hammell | producer
New Orleans, Louisiana
Max Hearn | experimental artist
Vicksburg, Mississippi
Frank Jones | musician/performer
Shreveport, Louisiana
Sadie Jones | experimental musician
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Ray Lark | musician/visual artist
Asheville, North Carolina
Lazarus N. Letcher | musician/writer
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Singer/songwriter, violist, and member of Eileen & the In-Betweens.
Corey Pope | neo-funk artist
Atlanta, Georgia
Ian Quiet | composer/actor
Shreveport, Louisiana
Spotify / Facebook / Instagram
PERFORMANCE
Simone Byrd (Carlotta Coquette) | burlesque dancer
New Orleans, Louisiana
Co-founder of NOLA Drag & Burlesque.
Robin Carlisle | actress, editor
Shreveport, Louisiana
Jacob Corder (Mirage) | drag artist
Shreveport, Louisiana
Shadi Darzeidan (Lemon Pop) | drag artist/graphic designer
Shreveport, Louisiana
Danny Fox-Trot | drag/visual artist
Dallas, Texas
Draglesque, queer artist.
Drag Instagram / Art Instagram
Lee Garrett (Gale Wynns) | drag artist
Shreveport, Louisiana
Mat Latz (June Cleavage) | playwright/actor/drag artist
Shreveport, Louisiana
Sarah Mowrey | comedian
Los Angeles, California
Non-binary, bisexual comedian and writer.
Skyy Ohara | drag artist
Longview, Texas
Marcus Thomas | actor/dancer/singer/drag artist
Lubbock, Texas
An opera-singing drag queen who enjoys slinging cookie dough.
» mthomascshs.wixsite.com/marcusthomas
Blanca Del Loco's Sweet Treats Facebook / Instagram
Ashe Valentine (Harlequin Cheshire) | drag artist/mermaid/cosplayer
St. Louis, Missouri
Instagram / NOT YOUR AVERAGE WAIFU - Virtual Drag Show (20:50)
DIGITAL
Selvyn Bell | graphic designer
Lafayette, Louisiana
Specializing in 2D/3D character design.
» selvyn_bell.artstation.com
Sofie Thema Eisenhower | programmer
Dallas, Texas
Programming mainly in object-oriented languages, preferring Java and Python.
Emily Hamann | graphic designer/photographer
Shreveport, Louisiana
Digital / Advertising / Publications / Branding
Mason Reyes | illustrator
Gainesville, Florida
Includes NSFW art. Open for commissions.
» fiverr.com/lotuszen/sketch-your-character-for-you
Ash Walsh | illustrator
Atlanta, Georgia
Storyboards, illustrations, and comics. T-shirts available. Open for commissions.
BEAUTY
Katya Herb | queer plant witch
Chicago, Illinois
Herbal ritual tools for radical self-care.
Danielle Jackson | model/beauty entrepreneur
Shreveport, Louisiana
FASHION±TEXTILES
Sara Glassman | jewelry designer
Homewood, Alabama
Specializes in wearable art.
Daquine. J. Hebert | fashion designer
New Orleans, Louisiana
Self-taught designer of queer fashion.
Adam King | jewelry designer
Shreveport, Louisiana
Custom natural gemstone jewelry and home decor.
Christopher Manley | jewelry designer
Big Sandy, Texas
Jewelry, painting, crafts.
Logan Spector | illustrator
New Zealand
Silk scarves celebrating queer love, mythology, and fantasy.
Møss Spøre | textile artist
Crocheting clothing and home decor.
J.D. Stevens-Jones | stylist/boutique owner
Shreveport, Louisiana
Vintage clothing for guys, gals, & non-binary pals.
Facebook / Instagram / Twitter
Joshua & Duane Sullivan-Bradley | textile artists
Shreveport, Louisiana
Specializing in the knitting, weaving, and dyeing of yarn.
Kymberly Taylor | hat designer
Harker Heights, Texas
Custom-made, one-of-a-kind fedoras and feathers.
Jessica Upchurch (Jessica St. James) | textile artist/drag artist
Bossier City, Louisiana
Crochet creations, hand-made, and up-cycled items.
Lady of the Moon Creations Facebook / Jessica St. James Facebook
TEXT
Brody Parrish Craig | writer/poet
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Founder of Twang Anthology, a resource for TLGBQ writers.
Alex Robert Franco | writer/poet
Atlanta, Georgia
Fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.
D.L. Holmes | writer/poet
Shreveport, Louisiana
A writer of horror and science fiction.
Books for sale via Amazon
James Jackson | writer/blogger
Denton, Texas
A Latinx transman navigating their identity through poetry and prose.
» transwriterrebel.wordpress.com
Charl Landsberg | poet
A collection of queer love poems dealing with love, sex, hurt, and loss.
Adaryll Moore | writer/poet
West Monroe, Louisiana
Motivational gender non-conforming author focussing on the LGBTQ+ experience.
» lulu.com
Tiffany Pennywell | writer/poet
Shreveport, Louisiana
Published author of erotic/horror short stories/poetry.
Elizabeth Grace Rambo | writer
Shreveport, Louisiana
Email for inquiries.
Arielle Rebekah | writer/podcaster
Chicago, Illinois
A trans writer capturing the experiences of TGNC+ people.
Alok-Vaid Menon | writer/performance artist/designer
New York City
Alok Vaid-Menon is a gender-nonconforming transfeminine Indian-American performance artist, poet, and queer activist. They are the author of Beyond the Gender Binary, now available.
Facebook / Instagram / Twitter