You Will Rise Project

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You Will Rise Project youwillriseproject.com Their mission is to provide a multimedia showcase for people of all ages who have been bullied to share their stories through the arts.

The You Will Rise Project was started by Linda Regula and Paul Richmond, two artists who were bullied as kids and who now use their visual voices to speak out about this horrific issue. Submissions can include visual art (paintings, drawings, sculptures, videos, etc.) as well as poetry, song lyrics, short stories, or other creative expressions that best capture their personal experiences. By giving visitors the opportunity to view these creative works, we hope to educate, instill pride, generate positive feedback, and provide online resources - all for the purposes of supporting, inspiring creative productivity, fostering respect for cultural and sexual diversity, and improving the quality of life for those who have been or are currently being bullied.

06/28/2026

Our Pride parade crew! 🛸🌈

So much work went into this float, and seeing it finally roll through the streets surrounded by an amazing group of young artists, volunteers, and supporters made it all worthwhile.

Thanks to everyone who helped make this such a fun and meaningful day. We can’t wait to do it again next year! 💜

What an unforgettable Monterey Pride! 🌈✨Our hearts are so full after spending the day surrounded by so much creativity, ...
06/28/2026

What an unforgettable Monterey Pride! 🌈✨

Our hearts are so full after spending the day surrounded by so much creativity, courage, and q***r joy. Watching this incredible intergalactic float come to life - and seeing the amazing young artists who built it proudly march and ride through the streets - was a reminder of just how powerful community can be.

We couldn’t be more proud of everyone who poured their talent, imagination, and heart into this project. Thank you to our wonderful partners at Art Abilities and Youth Arts Collective (YAC) for inspiring us every step of the way, and to the CommunityFoundationMontereyCo for the grant that made this entire project possible.

Most of all, thank you to every member of the You Will Rise Project team who worked tirelessly behind the scenes all week long. This was truly a community effort, and today was a beautiful celebration of what we can create when we lift each other up.

Here’s to more art, more love, more visibility, and more moments of pure q***r joy. Happy Pride! 🛸💖🌈

🌈🛸 Today’s the day! 🛸🌈Our intergalactic crew is ready for liftoff, and we hope you’ll be part of it! Join Art Abilities,...
06/27/2026

🌈🛸 Today’s the day! 🛸🌈

Our intergalactic crew is ready for liftoff, and we hope you’ll be part of it! Join Art Abilities, Youth Arts Collective (YAC), and the You Will Rise Project as we march together in the Monterey Pride Parade.

Meet us between 10:15-10:30 near Alta Bakery on Alvarado Street. The parade begins at 11:00 AM.

Come celebrate q***r joy, creativity, and community with us. See you among the stars! 🚀💖

06/27/2026

Today was our final day of float building, and what an incredible week it’s been! Huge thanks to the amazing young artists from Art Abilities and Youth Arts Collective (YAC) for bringing this intergalactic vision to life.

Now it’s your turn! Join us tomorrow at 10:15 AM near Alta Bakery on Alvarado Street and march with us in the Monterey Pride Parade. We can’t wait to celebrate together! 🚀💖

Beaming up the q***r joy and marching across the stars tomorrow at Monterey Pride. Our float is ready, the glitter is ch...
06/26/2026

Beaming up the q***r joy and marching across the stars tomorrow at Monterey Pride. Our float is ready, the glitter is charged, and the galaxy is calling. See you in orbit. ✨

06/26/2026

Four days, countless hours of painting, building, laughing, and creating… and it’s all coming together! 🛸✨🌈

Today we added more of the finishing touches, and seeing our intergalactic Pride float transform from a pile of supplies into something truly magical has been so rewarding. The creativity, teamwork, and enthusiasm from everyone at Art Abilities and Youth Arts Collective (YAC) have made this project unforgettable.

Just one more day to go before Monterey Pride! We can’t wait to see this colorful crew blast off down the parade route on Saturday. See you there! 🚀💖

06/25/2026

Day 4 and the alien invasion is officially underway! 👽🛸 Another creative morning at Art Abilities bringing our Monterey Peninsula Pride float to life, with glitter, paint, and plenty of out-of-this-world teamwork. Next stop: Youth Arts Collective (YAC) to keep the momentum going! 🚀🌈

06/25/2026

Day 3 was a big one! 🛸✨

Between our morning session at Art Abilities and afternoon session at Youth Arts Collective (YAC), our Monterey Pride float really started taking shape. We also had the opportunity to talk with KSBW News about the project and the importance of Pride, picked up our truck and trailer, and kicked off construction on what might be the coolest part of the whole float - the UFO!

It’s amazing to see so many young artists, community members, and partners coming together to create something joyful, welcoming, and completely out of this world. 🌈🚀

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1713 Broadway Ave.
Seaside, CA
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