Lavender Glow | Queer Art & Our Shared History
On Display: May 26 - August 28, 2026
Opening Reception: Friday, June 12 / 4:30pm
Where: Eric Rood Administrative Center — 950 Maidu Ave, Nevada City
Lavender Glow is a 2-part exhibition presenting Nevada County’s queer history alongside 2D and 3D artworks in a variety of mediums from local LGBTQ+ artists. Guided by Queer Community Advisory and Artwork Selection Committees, the latest Art in Public Spaces exhibition is a collaboration between Nevada County Arts & Culture and Nevada County Pride.
Beginning with Nisenan history into the present day, Lavender Glow reflects upon and celebrates the lived experiences and legacies of queer individuals and groups whose collective influence demonstrate a profound investment in place, arts, and culture. Alongside highlights of local history, Lavender Glow features 44 artworks selected from 127 submissions.
Featured artists: CJ Cavet, Indigo Zo, James Chester, Karle deProsse, Schuyler Ellers, D. Fritz, Eric Gorman, Dante Groom, Hannah Heron, Kathleen Hill, Jonathon Hinojosa, Ray Isaak-Bleau, Jori Jori, Peter A. Mason, Amee Medeiros (Prickly Pear), Baylee Reed Smith, Eva Salyer, Aubrey Sayre, John Sciarrilli, Slutzville, Adeline Wood, Chad Wood, Leslie Wood