This presentation and workshop explores the symbols that have represented that LGBTQ community before and after Gilbert Baker’s iconic, globally adopted rainbow flag. Participants will learn about the history and evolution of queer symbols, including the flags that have been inspired by and developed since the rainbow flag debuted in 1978. In addition, participants will have an opportunity to invent and design their own flags and symbols using paper, textiles and other materials. This program takes place in conjunction with the exhibition “Performance, Protest and Politics: The Art of Gilbert Baker,” currently on display at the GLBT Historical Society Museum.

Speaker

Leigh Pfeffer (they/them/their) is the museum operations manager at the GLBT Historical Society. They have held a variety of roles in nonprofits and museums, from program and events coordination to visitor services. Before joining the GLBT Historical Society, they worked for the Exploratorium and managed a volunteer speakers panel program and operations at the Diversity Center in Santa Cruz. In their spare time, Leigh produces and is co-host of the podcast “History is Gay.”

Location

GLBT Historical Society Museum, 4127 18th St., San Francisco, CA 94114

Admission

$5.00 | Free for members

Tickets available here.

ASL Interpretation

ASL interpretation provided upon request. Please write at least three days in advance of event to leigh@glbthistory.org.

Image credit: A rainbow flag sewn by Gilbert Baker; photo courtesy of the Gilbert Baker Estate.