We Are Collective: Arts of Lore

Arts of Lore is a community arts festival that will be celebrating the lore of 8 individual artists. These artists are presenting works that relate to their personal lore, their community stories, and ancestral histories. Arts of Lore is meant to uplift queer folks & those around them by showcasing, tending to, and celebrating our varied experiences. Become part of our lore by attending Arts of Lore!

In addition to the performance, we transform spaces to make an immersive experience as well as host the Queer Art Market which platforms queer artists from within We Are Collective & our community to promote the other art forms that they produce. We also offer community resource tabling at our events as well to provide a net of queer-safe spaces or organizations for the Chicago community with organizations like Brave Space Alliance, Center on Halstead, & Chicago Books to Women in Prison.

Doors open : 7:00p
Come to enjoy the Queer Art Market before the show begins.

Show start : 7:30p
There will be no late seating. If you arrive late, please wait until intermission to enter the auditorium. If the doors are closed, do not enter!

Approximate show run time : 90 minutes (including 15 minute intermission)
Arts of Lore | Lead Artists
Caity Gee | she/her

Dawn Heilung | they/them

Dev Saxman | they/them

Hannah Huang | they/she

Lani Anderson | she/her

Michelle Stolberg | she/they

Nami Flare | she/her

Perla Sanchez | she/her

Accommodations & Limitations:
Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble has two flights of stairs to access the auditorium space. If you are not able to attend the show due to accessibility, we are deeply sorry! Please reach out to admin@wearecollective.online to receive a discounted virtual ticket.

Content Warning: Simulated fire, divinity, religion, flashing lights, death, grief, depression, alcoholism, semi nudity.

This show is 18+ only.

Masks are encouraged but not mandatory.