Please join us at the Arlington Public Library for the exhibit opening of Joy of Being. The exhibit honors the way joy is sourced, nurtured, and shared within the resilient LGBTQIA2+ BIPOC communities of Minnesota. The exhibit offers a way for our communities to celebrate and own who we are, cultivate a sense of pride in our personal identities, and dig into the complexities of how we relate to each other. The Joy of Being creates a place where all identities belong. Understanding that our happiness is untouchable and plentiful becomes a powerful way to resist. Every action in this exhibit is a tribute to our existence. 

Featured photographer: TJ Lor

Portraits Coordinator: Seng Xiong

The Joy of Being represents a partnership between In Progress, Transforming Generations, and the Saint Paul Public Library System’s Read Brave Program, that is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, with special support from a Saint Paul Public School’s Community Partnership ARP Grant. 

The opening reception takes place at:

Arlington Public Library and Community Center

1200 Payne Avenue

Saint Paul MN. 55110

For more information please send an email to: info@in-progress.org