Queer Craft Maine

Handmade Pride 2026 is on!

Join us for an open planning meeting online January 13th, 12 - 1pm! We will talk about Handmade Pride plans and ways you can volunteer with us to make q***r arts events happen!

Join the volunteer squad to get the meeting link at rainbowartscollective.org/volunteer-squad

Call for artists: We are bringing back our q***r craft workshop series with more location options! Along with two Portland options, we have also connected with new spaces in: Biddeford, Lewiston, Brunswick, Lyman, and South Portland, if you are closer to any of these. If you are a q***r or otherwise marginalized artist interested in teaching with us, please apply at the link in our bio! (linktr.ee/rainbowartscollective)

Do you have a sewing machine you've always wanted to learn how to use? Join River September 28th, 3-6 pm as they teach how to sew a canvas tote bag at Ellard Studios in Lewiston! This workshop is truly pay what you can - recommended $10-20 if you BYO sewing machine and $40-50 to borrow the instructor's (only 2 available - email [email protected] to reserve). Indigo mushroom print canvas and plain white canvas will be available as fabric choices! (No one turned away for lack of funds.)
*The location, Ellard Studios, is at the top of a flight of stairs.

Register from the link in our bio! (Linktr.ee/rainbowartscollective)

Last day to apply coming up soon! Tablers and performers: Applications close June 1st for Handmade Pride - Market and Festival
Link in bio! (Linktr.ee/rainbowartscollective)

We are still looking for volunteers and food trucks!

Mill Creek Park, South Portland
Saturday, June 21st 3-7pm
Rain date June 29th

Image description: a flyer with sidewalk chalk drawings of flowers, star, globe, butterfly, swirl, heart, squiggle, and larger rainbow in the center on a cream background with the above text information. The symbol for ASL interpretation is in the bottom left corner and the rainbow arts collective logo is in the bottom right corner.

Why join Handmade Pride? We believe in a q***r Pride that is made for us by us, by listening to the most marginalized voices in our community.

What will be there:
•Q***r artists, performers, speakers, and community groups
•Family-friendly crafts for all ages
•ASL interpreters
•All tables accessible by wheelchair
•Affordable table fees ($25)

What will not be there:
•Corporate tables
•Drugs or alcohol
•AI art or resellers
•Intentional law enforcement presence (we will have trained de-escalation safety volunteers present)

Both protest and celebration:
Built for the whole community to be included

Links to get involved are at linktr.ee/rainbowartscollective and in our bio!

Image description: a flyer with sidewalk chalk drawings of flowers, star, globe, butterfly, swirl, heart, squiggle, and larger rainbow in the center on a cream background with the above text information. The symbol for ASL interpretation is in the bottom left corner and the rainbow arts collective logo is in the bottom right corner.

Volunteer with us at HANDMADE PRIDE!

We believe in a q***r Pride that is made for us by us, but listening to the most marginalized voices in our community

Sign up to help with all our pay off the festival! Link in bio.

MILL CREEK PARK
SOUTH PORTLAND
SATURDAY, JUNE 21ST
3 - 7 PM
(RAIN DATE JUNE 29TH)

Image description: a flyer with sidewalk chalk drawings of flowers, star, globe, butterfly, swirl, heart, squiggle, and larger rainbow in the center on a cream background with the above text information. The symbol for ASL interpretation is in the bottom left corner and the rainbow arts collective logo is in the bottom right corner.

Food or beverage trucks or carts: Email us to join! Handmade Pride Market and Festival - Mill Creek Park in South Portland, Saturday, June 21st 3-7pm (rain date June 29th)
Link in bio!

Food trucks: Email us a little blurb about your truck and we'll reserve a spot for you!

Got a favorite local food truck? Share this info with them!

Image description: a flyer with sidewalk chalk drawings of flowers, star, globe, butterfly, swirl, heart, squiggle, and larger rainbow in the center on a cream background with the above text information. The symbol for ASL interpretation is in the bottom left corner and the rainbow arts collective logo is in the bottom right corner.

Application open for q***r artists and tablers for Handmade Pride Market and Festival! Mill Creek Park in South Portland, Saturday, June 21st 3-7pm (rain date June 29th)
Link in bio!

Join us April 12th, 5 - 7pm, for light movement with room for variations with a guided meditation throughout. Attendees may want to bring a mat, towel or blanket since this workshop will be at the Equality Community Center space rather than a studio. This workshop will be taught by Lu Suarez ( ).

This workshop is $10-$20 per person sliding scale, pay what you can, notaflof! Register from the link in our bio!

Saturday, April 5th, 5 - 7pm! come join and for free form dancing at the ! no experience necessary and welcome to people of all ages. there will be stretching breaks throughout and you are welcome to come and go as you please

led by elm root, of
massage therapy (https://www.roots2rainbowsme.com/)

We will now have a virtual option available at qrco.de/qtdance