Be a Muse AND a Pride Sustainer
dear community,
Art has always been one of the ways our community tells the world who we are. It carries our history, hints at our future, and reminds us to live in our truth. The world needs queer artists. And queer artists need people willing to invest in them, not just once, but all year long.
We’re preparing for OUT at the Museum tomorrow night, Friday, October 16 from 6 to 10 pm, as queer artists take over the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego for Be the Muse, an evening of art installations, a fashion contest, live performances, burlesque, and an online auction. Get your tickets and join us.
But one night can’t carry a year of work. That’s where the Pride Sustainer Program comes in.
Why Sustainers Matter
Like many nonprofit organizations, San Diego Pride is navigating rising costs and a changing funding environment. Community support has sustained us for more than five decades, and we are deeply grateful to everyone who supports our mission. Now we need a steady foundation to keep going.
Sustainers are monthly donors who provide reliable, predictable support, and that consistency lets us plan ahead and say yes to the work that matters. Your monthly gift helps make possible:
- Platforms and exhibitions for LGBTQIA+ artists
- Performances that bring our stories to life
- Artist development that helps creatives grow their craft and careers
- Opportunities for LGBTQIA+ creatives to be seen and paid
- Year-round programs, advocacy, and community partnerships through Pride365
The Goal: 1,000 Sustainers
Give $25 a month to keep Pride shining all year long. If 1,000 people join, together we’ll build a strong foundation beneath Pride365, helping San Diego Pride navigate this challenging political and financial environment with confidence.
Whether you’re bidding, cheering, or simply soaking in the creativity tomorrow night, we hope you’ll leave inspired to be a muse all year round.
Become a Pride Sustainer today at sdpride.org/donate, and we hope to see you tomorrow!