We Are Collective is built, organized, and celebrated by queer folks & now more than ever we are in need of art as revolution. Performance has been pivotal to the exploration and acceptance of queerness. We must be loud. We must speak clearly. We must use our voice before it is stripped away. Through this three day festival, we hope to highlight queerness as power through education and performance.

In addition to the 18 artists and companies performing, the Queer Art Market by We Are Collective will also be hosted before the show and at intermission. Community groups will be tabling to offer information, resources, and ways to engage with their organizations pre-show and during intermission as well! We want to emphasize that revolution happens through communal support. In this space, we uplift each other to act as Outlaws of the Arts.

Presenting the Outlaws of 2025

Outlaw Educators:

Maddy McCarthy

L’Raven

Ray Post

Tristen Sanborn

Alyssa Simpson

Outlaws of Revolution:

Coyote Verde & the Wild Pack

Dani Oblitas

Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble

Identity Performing Arts

Rhianna Young

Najah Iman & Caitlin Wonsowski

Nik Graves

Outlaws of Queer Revolution:

Mandy Milligan Movement Project

GridLock & Movement Revolution

Gwen Jones

Kori Fay

Cloudmoon Dance

Randi Jonites

Aicha & Rodney

tomboysdance

Hannah Ottenfeld

Maddy McCarthy

Em Holt

 Photography of the OUtlaws ! 

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photography by

Tristen Sanborn