JOINT PRESS RELEASE: LOFT Awarded Creatives Rebuild New York’s Artist Employment Program

Posted by · June 30, 2022 3:53 PM

June 30, 2022

Christina Picciano and Sphynxx Deity to Work in Partnership with The LOFT LGBTQ+ Community Center as Recipients of Creatives Rebuild New York’s Artist Employment Program

We are proud to share that Christina Picciano and Sphynxx Deity are working in Partnership with The LOFT LGBTQ+ Community Center as Recipients of Creatives Rebuild New York’s Artist Employment Program.

Many thanks to Creatives Rebuild New York and The Tides Center for making this all possible! Creatives Rebuild New York (CRNY), a project of the Tides Center, is a three-year, $125 million investment in the financial stability of New York State artists and the

organizations that employ them.

Please welcome Christina and Sphynxx Deity to The LOFT Family!

Read The Full Press Release: https://www.loftgaycenter.org/june_30_the_loft_announces...

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See The FAIR STREET USA EXHIBIT, view The LOFT's House!

Posted by · June 30, 2022 12:54 PM

Thank you to everyone who came out and joined the fun at the Fair Street USA Block Party exhibition! The exhibition/ art installation of houses is designed to inform and educate folx about the range of protections Fair Housing Laws provide against different types of discrimination. The LOFT LGBTQ+ Community Center was proud to represent the issues related to Sex and Gender. The exhibition has been moved inside White Plains Public Library and will be going on for the entire month of July. Go and see it, you will definitely learn things you didn't know!

To learn more: https://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/1007/Fair-Street-USA

Artist Rebecca Mills, designer of "The LOFT House" which represents Sex/Gender discrimination

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The LOFT's Executive Director Recognized in Crain's New York Business

Posted by · June 29, 2022 5:30 PM

The LOFT would like to congratulate our Executive Director, Judy Troilo for being listed in Crain's New York Business as one of its 50 notable LGBTQ leaders for 2022! Way to go Judy!

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It's a Block Party!

Posted by · June 29, 2022 10:27 AM

JOIN US--You're Invited!

On June 29th at 5:30 PM The City of White Plains and Fair Street USA is having a Community Art Exhibit and Block Party to celebrate fair housing on the White Plains Library Plaza! The LOFT participated in this exhibition!

Miniature houses were built and designed by various civic groups in collaboration with artists with the objective of highlighting how discrimination housing affects communities.

There will be 10 houses set up as Fair Street USA and we will have a block party with a ribbon-cutting, food, music, art projects, t-shirts, and information. Free for all, come and join the fun!

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Today is Primary Elections Day in Westchester

Posted by · June 28, 2022 12:33 PM

We have all just learned that our rights can be taken from us. This is why it's now more critical than ever to vote. Make your voice heard, your will known. Today is a key voting day: Primary Elections. We encourage every single person to be registered and to vote like your life depends on it.

TO learn more: https://citizenparticipation.westchestergov.com/

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Something to Be Proud of: A Panel Discussion on the Past, Present, and Future of LGBTQ+ Rights

Posted by · June 24, 2022 3:07 PM

You're Invited to a Queer Art Opening

Posted by · June 22, 2022 10:15 AM

The LOFT in partnership with Upstream Gallery is proud to present our new Juried Show: Queer Perspectives: A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Life, opening Thursday, June 23rd-July 17th, followed by our annual Works on Paper Show. Upstream Gallery's juried exhibits have grown to attract artists from around the region, the country, and around the world.

Opens: Thursday, June 23
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 25th 5-8 pm
Closes: July 17th
Gallery hours: Thu. Fri. Sun. 12:30 to 5:30 pm; Sat. 10 am to 5:30 pm

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Major News Event

Posted by · June 21, 2022 10:03 AM

The LOFT LGBTQ+ Community Center invites you to attend a press conference we are having on June 22nd-Wednesday at 2:30 pm at The LOFT Campus (252 Bryant Avenue, White Plains, NY) with Westchester County Executive George Latimer, White Plains Mayor Thomas Roach, our Executive Director, Judy Troilo, Westchester LGBTQ+ Advisory Member Michael Sabatino and other distinguished guests who will be making a groundbreaking announcement regarding an LGBTQ+ friendly senior housing development, the first in Westchester. There's also more good news!

You will not want to miss it! We will also be having lite refreshments served at the event. We hope to see you there! RSVP is not necessary but greatly appreciated.

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Westchester Pride Photo Album!

Posted by · June 17, 2022 2:51 PM

Thank you to everyone who joined us and celebrated Westchester Pride! Enjoy the photos and the memories of coming together and celebrating in downtown White Plains, NY. Special thanks to TD Bank, Leonard Litz, and all of our sponsors! Many thanks to Westchester County Government for all of their AMAZING Support!

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LGBTQ+ Art Exhibition

Posted by · June 17, 2022 9:46 AM

The LOFT in partnership with Upstream Gallery is proud to present our new Juried Show: Queer Perspectives: A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Life, opening Thursday, June 23rd-July 17th, followed by our annual Works on Paper Show. Upstream Gallery's juried exhibits have grown to attract artists from around the region, the country, and around the world.

Opens: Thursday, June 23
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 25th, 5-8 pm
Closes: July 17th
Gallery hours: Thu. Fri. Sun. 12:30 to 5:30 pm; Sat. 10 am to 5:30 pm

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