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Arts-Advocacy-Mental Health non-profit organization in Sarasota+Manatee FL, a place to heal and be inspired. LGBTQ+ Center located in Sarasota, FL
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16 Years of Impact: Over a decade and a half of creating spaces that foster meaningful connection, creates access, artistic expression, and supportive relationships.

• Be Fabulous PRIDE Festival: FAB’s signature 3-day music and arts festival, held annually every second weekend of May.
• Friendly City Pride: Pride festival in Manatee County hosted in partnership with Oscura.
•Fabulous Independent Film Festival: Sarasota’s dedicated LGBTQ+ film festival showcasing diverse cinema and q***r storytelling.
•Art Gallery & Artist Residencies: Providing platforms, physical exhibition space, and dedicated residency opportunities for emerging and established LGBTQ+ artists.
• The LGBTQ+ Center Initiatives:
Clinician-Led Support Groups: Professional, one to one sessions for mental health and community well-being.
• Food Pantry: Essential nutritional and community aid support.
• Mental Health & Arts Workshops: Creative healing and wellness programs. Disciplines & Impact Areas
• Creative Arts: Visual Art, Music, Dance, Film, Performing Arts, and Gallery Exhibitions. Community Services: Clinician-led mental health support, Food Pantry assistance, Artist Residencies, and regional Advocacy. Fabulous Arts Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization and contributions are tax deductible.

10/28/2026

Celebrating Neurodiversity Support Group ✨
Our Celebrating Neurodiversity Support Group is a welcoming, affirming space for neurodivergent folks to connect, share experiences, and support one another in community.
Whether you’re autistic, ADHD, dyslexic, have sensory processing differences, or identify anywhere along the neurodivergent/neurospicy spectrum you belong here.

When: Every last Saturday of the month at 1:00 PM
Where: The 925 Maddox Gallery & LGBTQ+ Center
Who: Open to all neurodivergent individuals diagnosed, self-diagnosed, or exploring especially those navigating life as LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, nonbinary, genderq***r, gender non-conforming, agender, bigender, or questioning.

Facilitated by q***r and neurodivergent mental health professionals who honor the diverse ways our brains work, this group values self-expression, mutual care, and collective understanding.
Come as you are: Stim freely, use devices, take breaks, or move around. Your needs are valid, and accommodations are always welcome.

Register today to save your spot!
www.FabAF.org under event calendar.

10/23/2026

Tonight 6pm!

NEON MOON: NOCTURNAL BODIES
Second Batch of Artists Announced!

Step into the dark, the divine, and the utterly transformative. 🌘

Our second batch of artists is here! Neon Moon: Nocturnal Bodies brings together witchy, magical, mysterious, unapologetically q***r, and beyond-the-ordinary art.

From nightlife-meets-cosmic sci-fi to campy bo***ir, shadow-work, celestial healing, and creatures of the night, this exhibition explores identity, desire, and visibility after dark through painting, photography, fiber art, sculpture, performance, video, and mixed media.

Come wild. Come glamorous. Come out after dark.

📍 925 Maddox Gallery & LGBTQ+ Center
925 N Lime Ave, Sarasota, FL
Friday, October 23rd 6pm

Presented by Fabulous Arts Foundation.

See you under the Neon Moon.

10/19/2026

🌕 EXHIBITION OPENING: Neon Moon: Nocturnal Bodies 🌕
Step into the dark, the divine, and the transformative. Join us for the opening night of Neon Moon: Nocturnal Bodies, presented by The Fabulous Arts Foundation!

Date: Friday, October 23rd
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: 925 Maddox Gallery & LGBTQ+ Center - 925 N Lime Ave Sarasota, FL

About the Exhibition:
The Fabulous Arts Foundation has summoned all things witchy, magical, mysterious, and transformative for a night that celebrates the body after dark. Blending that very q***r nightlife energy with cosmic sci-fi, Neon Moon brings together works that are campy, celestial, healing, and sex-positive.

Expect an immersive collection spanning painting, sculpture, photography, fiber art, installation, video, sound, performance, and experimental media all exploring desire, identity, shadow-work, and everything that comes alive when the sun goes down.
Come wild. Come glamorous. Come out after dark.

Free and open to the community. Mark your calendars and share with your night-owl crew!

10/18/2026

Happy Birthday, John Fraun!
Today we’re celebrating John, a valued board member of Fabulous Arts Foundation, whose dedication to the arts, education, and LGBTQ+ community makes a meaningful impact in Sarasota.
As an artist, educator, and nonprofit development professional, John brings a unique blend of creativity, experience, and commitment to our mission. We’re grateful to have their perspective, talent, and leadership as part of our FabAF community.
Please join us in wishing John a wonderful birthday!

10/18/2026

QT Self Defense Workshop at 925 LGBTQ+ Center
Build your confidence and practical skills in a space built for us!
Join us at the 925 Maddox Gallery & LGBTQ+ Center for QT Self Defense, a special workshop facilitated by Drew. This ego-free class focuses on both physical safety and mental preparedness in a safe, judgment-free environment.
Whether you've never taken a self-defense class before or are looking to refresh your skills, everyone is welcome! Wear whatever you feel comfortable moving around in and bring a water bottle to learn alongside your community.

EVENT DETAILS:
• When: Second Monday of every month - November 9th
• Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Where: Fab Arts Foundation / 925 LGBTQ+ Center (925 N Lime Ave, Sarasota, FL)

SUGGESTED DONATION & FOOD PANTRY DRIVE:
• Suggested Donation: $15 (Pay-what-you-can no one will be turned away for lack of funds).

• Community Food Drive: If you need food, please let us know and during events and special times the food pantry is OPEN.
Help us spread the word by sharing this post with a friend who might be interested! We look forward to seeing you there.

10/15/2026

Wrapping up our 0-99 The Art of a Rainbow Life: Still Here, Still Becoming, an intergenerational exhibition where we brought the community together in story telling and connection through the arts.

Join us this Saturday, October 17th after a year of art workshops, letters to our future and younger selves, oral stories and two exhibitions. 5-9pm @925 Maddox Gallery & LGBTQ+ Center in the Limelight District.

Special Artists Talk back + Q&A

We are continuing our oral stories, letters to us, and launching the couch project soon so stay tuned. Our stories together make us the community you see today.

Nora Jane along will be reading a piece from all of your letters you typed during the exhibitions. Great way to celebrate Pride 365!

10/11/2026

NATIONAL COMING OUT DAY | OCTOBER 11

National Coming Out Day is a time to celebrate LGBTQIA+ people, honor their stories, and recognize the courage it can take to live authentically.

Coming out looks different for everyone. For some, it is a moment of joy, freedom, and self-discovery. For others, it may not feel safe or possible. There is no single way to come out, and no one owes the world an explanation of who they are.

Today, we celebrate le***an, gay, bisexual, transgender, q***r, questioning, intersex, asexual, nonbinary, and all LGBTQIA+ people. We honor those who have come out, those who are still discovering themselves, and those who choose to keep their identities private.

Everyone deserves to be seen, respected, and loved for who they are. Let’s continue building a world where being yourself is met with acceptance, safety, and belonging.

Community Focused. Community Driven.

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10/10/2026

Just checking to see how many folks following our page see our post. Meta limits pages like ours and we would like our folks following us to see our posts.

Test is this thing on? Also do you get our newsletter? We send out a monthly newsletter to support those not of socials. Sign up by visiting www.FabAF.org

As we gear up for a new year we want to make sure folks know that we moved from 1201 N Lime Ave to 925 N. Lime Ave Sarasota, FL 34237.

We have wonderful events coming up including two Pride Festivals and events and support at our LGBTQ+ Center. Thanks for supporting our Non-profit over the past 16 years!

10/08/2026

Being Fabulous out in the community helping Ringling SGA celebrate Pride with Alex, Alex and Leah with our Soap Box project and more. The over at the Senior Friendship Centers Cosmic Crafts by Ariana is doing workshops there on Fridays 10-12pm. Be sure to check www. FabAF.org for events, resources and services.

Friendly reminder to get OUT your vote! Voices Up!

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925 N. Lime Avenue
Sarasota, FL
34237

Website

http://www.fabaf.org/

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