Capital City Pride in Olympia is hosting "Queerotica," a body-positive art exhibit that celebrates transformational healing and a diverse range of sexual expression through community connections and erotica. Taking place April 25–26 at Altitude 15 (225 State Ave. NE, Olympia), the event will showcase 12 LGBTQIA2S+ artists and performers.
"People 21+ should come to 'Queerotica' because it's a fun, welcoming space to celebrate Queer expression, kink, art, and community," Pog O'Donoghue of Capital City Pride told the SGN. "It's a way to support and connect with local artists – bold performances, beautiful art, good vibes."
The artists will include Amy Funbuttons, whose "Sticky Desires" installation dives into the complex themes of objectification, while playfully engaging with Seattle's Gum Wall and initiating conversations about desire, consent, and boundaries.
Vaquero Azul is a watercolor and digital artist whose work celebrates and reflects on his Queer, Trans, and Two-Spirit identity.
Digital illustrator Elora Blessing said her work is "sex and Queer positive without specifying what kind of sex is being had or what people are involved. This allows the viewers to, hopefully, see themselves in this work, and allows it to be reflective of all people enjoying and experiencing their own, as well as other folks' bodies."
Juniper Jack, a photographer whose work explores vulnerability, will also be present. He began doing boudoir photography when he started his transition.
"I wanted to explore what it meant for my body to be in a transition and display something 'out of the norm.' Now, I direct my lens at others with the same energy," Jack said. "Where is the vulnerability? How do we highlight really specific aspects of the body? Highlighting a single curvature or moment, creating vignettes of the whole body."
From 6 to 10 p.m. on April 25, attendees will listen to live music and can participate in a silent auction. There will also be a rope-suspension performance, mocktails, various vendors, and art displays.
The following day, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., there will be an open house for the "Queerotica" exhibit, which will be followed by a tea party with live performances and kink tastings. The evening will be capped with another open house.
"This isn't our first time putting on an event like this, but we're excited to continue creating space for Queer bodies, stories, and art in a celebratory, affirming environment," O'Donoghue added.
Visit https://bit.ly/Queerotica2025 to purchase tickets, which are $30, or $50 for the weekend.
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