Curated by Jonny Sopotiuk | July 16 - 26 | Curator StatementQueer life is a reality of ongoing survival. From government and societal oppression, to family rejection and social isolation our memories and experiences have been defined and shaped by the structures that are designed to contain...

Closing Binge | July 26 | 4 PM Get your dress jammies on, grab a drink and binge-watch the entire Queer Arts Festival with us (take it all in!!). Expect surprises and special prizes. 

Fri Aug 13 | 7 - 10pm Closing Party | SUM & Sun Wah 268 Keefer Rooftop Join us for the festival closing with DJ O Show and your last chance to see all the art @ QAF 2021with us at the Sun Wah Centre, from the basement, to the SUM gallery, to the rooftop (take...

Sat July 24 | 7- 10 pm Festival Opening | SUM & Sun Wah 268 KeeferArtParty! returns in-person for the first time since 2019! Regarded as one of Vancouver’s best-attended visual art events, ArtParty!...

Wed Jun 28 | 7pm  Roundhouse Exhibition Hall — 181 Roundhouse MewsOur 16th Queer Arts Festival comes home to dock in spectacular fashion, featuring drag performances by the "only nationally acclaimed All-Asian drag family," House of Rice and music by DJ Bella Sie! Take in our curated visual...