Gavin Outlaw
Location
Awarded Grants
2009
Art and Change Grant (ACG)
$2,500
Discipline(s)
Literary Arts
Visual Arts
Overview
Gavin will compose a book of poetry and art related to his life as a transgender artist, including everything from love to politics. Raising consciousness by utilizing artistic prose as a form of empowerment to the trans community, he will challenge transphobia and question mainstream beliefs about the abilities of trans artists. He hopes to inspire unity among his transgender community that is beyond race and class through poetry and books.
Partner
Ms. Rosetta Houston