PlatteForum QUEER PROM! (+ Allies)

The PlatteForum Queer Prom will provide a safe, inclusive space for LGBTQIA+ youth and allies to celebrate freely, express themselves, and build community without fear of judgment. Our goal is to bring an affirming and safe environment to queer youth and allies where they can experience belonging and joy. Youth attendance at Queer Prom will be free-of-charge.

Date: June 2025

Activities: To be decided by a youth committee

Expenses: Space rental, food, mocktails, decorations, photography, emcee, DJ, and unfortunately, Security.

We asked our Interns how we can best support them in this moment, and this event is what they requested. Help us make it possible!

How does PlatteForum serve queer youth and their allied friends? 68% of ArtLab Interns identify as LGBTQIA+ (38% trans, nonbinary, nonconforming). Over the years, many youth have come back as adults to tell us ArtLab was life-saving for them.  As one youth who transitioned genders during his 3-year involvement with ArtLab said, “ArtLab was a safe haven for me; a constant I could always come back to once a week and spend time making things I was passionate about. I could talk to like-minded people about the process and meet new people too. I spent a lot of time learning to be more social in a safe space with people who shared my interests.”

Business Sponsorships are available! We offer corporate sponsors varying levels of marketing exposure in exchange for $500, $1,500, or $2,500 level sponsorships. Contact our Executive Director, Jen Olson, to learn more: jolson@platteforum.org.