LOCAL LGBTQ ARTIST COLLABORATIVE

Decorative wall display with the phrase "INCLUSIVE YOU" at the top, constructed of individual letters filled with various images and patterns, including photos of people, nature, and objects, arranged in a grid-like structure.

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 Oceanside.

>>> The final fourth panel will be unveiled on December 14, 2025 from 2 - 5 PM. <<<

Participating Artists

Esau Andrade

Alexander Arshansky

Anthony Ayala

Betty Bangs

Chad Berwald

Nik Boivin

Patrick N Brown

Lou Callies

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

Danny Warhole

Tim Weedlun

Two people standing behind a table with a piece of torn cardboard and letters spelling out "TRICK" and a red "V" on top of the letters, inside an art gallery.
An art gallery interior with framed artworks on gray walls, a man in a plaid shirt and jeans looking at a board, tables with papers, and artwork displayed on the walls. There is a rug on the floor with the words "LOVE," "AUTHENTIC," and "FAITHFULNESS" printed on it.
An elderly man with glasses and gray beard is working on a wooden table, arranging large letters with ocean and beach scene images on them, using a ruler.
Man working on a large wooden table with colorful painted letters and images arranged on it in a studio or workshop.
A man is working on a large colorful mosaic art piece on a table in a studio, with the words 'We the People' incorporated into the design.
Colorful rainbow-colored letters spelling 'INSPIRE' on a surface with supplies around.

The Unveiling at the PROUD+ VIP Reception - July 12, 2025

A group of people gathered in a room with some standing and some sitting, engaging in a discussion or listening to a speaker. Behind them is a wall with colorful artwork and large text that says 'INCLUSIVE'.

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.

Wall art spelling out the word "CREATE" with each letter featuring colorful abstract artwork, including a stylized portrait of a woman integrated into the letter "T."