Thou Art Woman 6th Annual Art Exhibition: RE/IMAGINE 2025 Opening Reception

On the evening of March 13, 2025, Black LGBTQ+ Liberation Inc. (BLINC) hosted the highly anticipated opening reception of RE/IMAGINE – Liberating Queer Futures at Island SPACE Caribbean Museum, bringing a celebratory start to the two-month long art installation. With more than 70 guests in attendance, the event celebrated the power of visual art in exploring liberation, identity, and the reimagining of gender and sexuality beyond colonial constructs. It was a night filled with creativity, music, and the spirit of self-expression.

An Evening of Art, Identity, and Liberation

The evening began with guests mingling and exploring the Island SPACE gallery, where they had the opportunity to view stunning artworks and engage with some of the featured artists. Visitors also toured the museum while enjoying delicious food and drinks, courtesy of Sarita Martine Bistro. DJ She-J Hercules set the tone with an uplifting soundtrack, adding to the vibrant energy of the night.

BLINC co-founder G Wright welcomed attendees, expressing gratitude for their support of the RE/IMAGINE exhibit. Brianna Pierre-Georges, a Haitian-American dancer whose movements blended contemporary, modern, jazz funk, and Haitian folklore, then delivered a mesmerizing performance.

Wright introduced the attending artists, inviting them to share the stage. She spoke about BLINC’s mission, the lasting impact of the Thou Art Woman performance series, and the collaborative efforts that brought RE/IMAGINE to life. Co-founder Nik Harris then took the stage to thank guests and introduced a special fundraiser, offering attendees a chance to win a cash prize. 

Curator Kerry Chen later shared her creative vision for the exhibit, discussing themes of liberation and queer futurism. Some of the featured artists then stepped forward to reflect on their artistic journeys and the significance of their works. The night concluded on a heartwarming note when raffle winners generously donated their winnings back to BLINC and Island SPACE—an inspiring act of community support.

From powerful performances to thought-provoking art, the evening left guests with a deeper appreciation for the intersection of art and identity, further cementing Thou Art Woman’s legacy of fostering LGBTQ+ artistic expression in South Florida.

Enjoy this gallery of photos showing some of our favorite moments:

Photos by Rissa

For more information on future events, visit islandspacefl.org/events.

Thou Art Woman is an art event series produced by the nonprofit organization BLINC (Black LGBTQ+ Liberation, Inc.). This program was made possible through generous grants from Our Fund Foundation, an LGBTQ Community Foundation; Funding Arts Broward (FAB); Ms. Foundation for Women; and the Queer Mobilizing Fund, along with additional support from World Centric and the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF). Community partners, including TransInclusive Group, HRC South Florida, Thinking Cap Theatre, and SunServe, also played a vital role in bringing this event to life.

Thanks to Our Sponsors

Island SPACE is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Broward County Cultural Division, BBX Capital Foundation, Community Reinvestment Alliance of Florida, “King” George Jograj, Dr. Lydia Malcom of Authentic Behavioral Health LLC, and her husband, Mr. Waynewright Malcolm, Alexandra P. Davis, and the following funds at the Community Foundation of Broward: Judith Cornfeld Fund for the Arts, Helen and Frank Stoykov Charitable Endowment Fund, and The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation Broward Community Fund.

About Island SPACE Caribbean Museum

Island SPACE Caribbean Museum is a cultural institution dedicated to the preservation and celebration of the Caribbean’s diverse heritage through exhibits, educational programs, and events that spotlight the region’s history, art, and music.

The facility features a historical archive filled with information and artifacts from across the Caribbean region, a fine art gallery and multipurpose spaces.

The public is invited to visit the museum Thursdays through Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. General museum entry is $15 per adult and $7.50 per child. Visit islandspacefl.org to learn more.

About BLINC

Black LGBTQ+ Liberation, Inc. (BLINC) is a South Florida-based nonprofit focused on helping BIPOC LGBTQ+ people lead happier and healthier lives through the arts, health and wellness programs, and strategic community partnerships. At BLINC, we provide enriching and uplifting programming and resources that help South Florida’s Black LGBTQ+ community live bold, limitless lives. For quick updates, @BLINC.love on Instagram.

Get Involved

If you’d like to participate in a future staging of this event or to get involved otherwise, here’s how you can:

Sponsor an upcoming event: Email museum@islandspacefl.org or call 954-999-0989

Become a vendor at an upcoming event: https://islandspacefl.org/become-a-vendor

Volunteer with us: https://islandspacefl.org/volunteer

Become a museum member: https://islandspacefl.org/membership

Plan your visit to the museum: islandspacefl.org/visit

Book an event with us: Email museum@islandspacefl.org or call 954-999-0989