Scraplanta will partner with the Atlanta School of Burlesque to produce “Scraplesque,” a series of costume design programs that will challenge burlesque dancers to upcycle and thrift their looks for a production in January 2026. The workshops will culminate in a final showcase that will be an opportunity to highlight the scrappiness and creativity of the performers.
Workshops are intended to introduce community members to the basics of costuming. The workshop topics will be How to Deconstruct a Ball Gown, Sustainable and Cruelty-Free boas, Found Object Headpieces, and Hand Beading. The final showcase will be a joint fundraiser for both organizations, but the workshops are intended to engage folks across the creative reuse and performing arts communities.
Out On Film and Atlanta Pride are partnering to launch the Reel Resistance Summit & Fellowship, a new initiative that merges art, activism, and history to empower queer storytellers in Georgia. Taking place August 1–2, 2025, at Agnes Scott College, the Reel Resistance Summit will unite filmmakers, civil rights leaders, historians, and queer activists to explore the power of visual storytelling in preserving LGBTQ+ history and catalyzing social change.
Following the summit, Georgia-based filmmakers will be invited to apply to the Reel Resistance Fellowship, which will support five creators with stipends to produce 8–10 short films that archive Georgia’s vibrant LGBTQ+ history. Applications will open in November and December 2025, with filmmaking taking place from January 2 to March 31, 2026.
