LOCAL LGBTQ ARTIST COLLABORATIVE
WORDS OF PRIDE
Words of Pride 2025, created in collaboration with San Diego Mayor's GLBTQ Historic Task Force honoring Hillcrest's recent designation as the official LGBTQ Cultural District, brings together the work of local LGBTQ+ artists.
The first three panels were unveiled during the PROUD+ VIP Reception on July 12, 2025.
They were permanently displayed with North County LGBTQ Resource Center in Escondidio.
A final fourth panel will be unveiled on December 2026 - details to be announced soon.
Participating Artists
Esau Andrade
Alexander Arshansky
Anthony Ayala
Betty Bangs
Chad Berwald
Nik Boivin
Patrick N Brown
Xyryl Clark
Yvette Deas
Tommy Diethert
Stevan Dupus
Jackie Han
Mauricio Hernandez
Michael Hopkins
Liliana Hueso
John Keasler
Carole Kuck
Vanessa Lopez
Martin Luera
Marina Molodets
Causaundra Perez
Big Mike Phillips
RD Riccoboni
Gregory Richardson
German Rubio
Danne Sadler
Milo Salinger
Michael Saltsman
Patric Stillman
Syd Stevens
Ramona Szczerba
Stefan Talian
Teemstir
Aries Tjhin
Danne Warhole
Tim Weedlun
The Unveiling at the PROUD+ VIP Reception - July 12, 2025
Shout out to Nicole Murray Ramirez for encouraging me to take on this project, Big Mike Phillips for being supportive as the project developed and Danne Sadler for being the creative sounding board & executioner of the final stage of the project.
The Studio Door would like to thank the following financial patrons for their support in the creation of Words of Pride:
Bob Benzel, Chad Berwald, Nik Boivin, Melanie Brewer, Jeff Caffarel, Ted Callum, Jennifer Otenti, Angel & Kristine Mason Broadus, Big Mike Phillips, RD Riccoboni, Danne Sadler, Gerry Sullivan, It's in the Details, Bee The Change Foundation and In The Memory of Arnold Gum.
