OUR PURPOSE

Crafting a Brighter Future: Our Mission & Vision

Respect

Love

Freedom

Authenticity

Self Expression

Empowerment

Creativity

Diversity

PRESENTED BY

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to elevate voices and raise awareness of the universal human need for everyone, irrespective of gender or sexual orientation, to be seen, respected, accepted, and loved.

Community-Fueled & 100% Volunteer-Run

We are a grassroots, all-volunteer organization. Every dollar raised goes directly back into supporting our artists, events, and LGBTQ+ community initiatives.
We all equally contribute our skills whether it is PR, legal, finance, design, event organizers, artists, merchandisers, musicians, photographers or designers
Fostering Inclusivity & Safe Spaces

We welcome everyone. Our events are built to celebrate identity, create belonging, and ensure every person feels seen, safe, and valued.
Last year with the funds raised we were able to certify both The Colony & Pearl Moon as SIGBI Safe Spaces.
Empowering Artists & Amplifying LGBTQ+ Voices

We showcase queer and allied talent, investing in local artists, performers, and creators who reflect the vibrancy and diversity of our community.
We respect all our artists and pay them for their skills artists unless they volunteer their time.
Building Stronger Connections

We connect people, neighborhoods, and generations—bridging communities through joyful gatherings, art, music, and shared purpose.
In 2025 we we collaborated with WAAM & The DRAW in our arts initiative, and had over 25 local artist participate in our Yarn Bombing installation. We focused our attention on local musicians for our venues and continue to collaborate with local businesses.
Investing in the Future: Youth Mentorship Program

Launching soon, our LGBTQ+ Youth Mentorship Program will connect queer youth with mentors who reflect their dreams and identities—offering guidance, creative outlets, and safe, affirming spaces to grow and thrive.
We Build Safe Events for all

Our Second Sundays events held at Pearl Moon, are open to everyone regardless of gender or identity. Everyone is welcome, and they are free.
Last year we held over 20 events creating a communal safe space. From Queer Trivia Nights, Drag Bingo to Karaoke, Salsa Dancing our events help build connections across the border.

OUR VISION

Our vision is to serve as a beacon of diversity, love, and dignity in the Hudson Valley, upholding Woodstock's legacy of creativity, self-expression, and freedom.

We recognize that achieving this vision requires meaningful involvement and collaboration with the people we serve by actively engaging with the community through the arts, outreach efforts, youth initiatives, and the creation of safe spaces. Through collaboration, creativity, and a commitment to equity, we believe that together, we can build a more inclusive community rooted in the spirit of Woodstock’s History.

More About Queerly

OUR LOGO.

Our logo embodies the history and location of the town in the Catskills characterized by flowing lines reminiscent of rolling mountains of the Catskills meeting with the flowing Rivers of the Esopus, conveying movement and natural beauty. The stained glass style of the the sun rays, depicted in pride colors, exude inclusivity and celebration, radiating outward with vibrancy reflecting a stain glass effect with a historical reference to Woodstocks History in the Fine Arts.

Central of course to the design is the Woodstock peace sign, a timeless symbol of peace, love, and unity. This inclusion adds a historical and cultural layer, anchoring the logo to the spirit of acceptance, diversity, and activism that defines our community.