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CONNECTING 2SLGBTQ+ PROFESSIONALS AND BUSINESS OWNERS, SINCE 2011

5 Tips to help you ( and your wallet) survive the holidays

5 Tips to help you ( and your wallet) survive the holidays

Navigate Your Holiday Finances and Celebrate Stress-Free! Read More

BusinessFernando VargasDecember 19, 2023Calgary, Interview, Networking, Entrepreneurs

2SLGBTQ+ & Allies Networking: Small Business Week

2SLGBTQ+ & Allies Networking: Small Business Week

Thank you for joining us at our 2SLGBTQ+ & Allies Networking event in support of Calgary’s Small Business Week. Check out the event photos. Read More

PIB EventsFernando VargasOctober 29, 2023Calgary, Pride In Art, PIB Event, Festivals & Events

Glittering Grooves: Calgary Pride Kickoff 2023

Glittering Grooves: Calgary Pride Kickoff 2023

Thank you for joining us at our Glittering Grooves 2023 Pride Kickoff event for an evening of queer networking amidst the 70’s retro vibes of Sweet Loretta Bar. Check out the event photos. Read More

PIB EventsFernando VargasSeptember 10, 2023Calgary, Pride In Art, PIB Event, Festivals & Events

Brown Cow Collective Presents “Ride the Cyclone: The Musical”

Brown Cow Collective Presents “Ride the Cyclone: The Musical”

The Collective is bringing the TikTok-famous Canadian musical to an immersive stage at an Olds farm. Read More

CultureFernando VargasJuly 31, 2023Calgary, Artists, Visual Arts, Pride In Art

BLG: Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in Calgary's Business Community

BLG: Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in Calgary's Business Community

BLG’s Sinem Ersoy talks with PIB about why equity, diversity, and inclusion matter in their business. Read More

BusinessFernando VargasJuly 7, 2023Spotlight, Calgary, Interview

Pride In Art 2023 Event Recap

Pride In Art 2023 Event Recap

Thank you for joining us at Sky Garden on the 54th Floor of The Bow Building for our 2023 exhibition of local LGBTQ2S+ artists. Check out the event photos. Read More

Business, PIB Events, CultureFernando VargasJune 2, 2023Spotlight, Calgary, Interview, Pride In Art

Baring it all with Boon Ong

Baring it all with Boon Ong

Boon is a Calgary-based photographer, artist, and educator widely recognized for his figurative art. Read More

CultureFernando VargasMay 21, 2023Spotlight, Calgary, Interview, Artists, Visual Arts, Pride In Art

A return to tradition with Noah Haruki

A return to tradition with Noah Haruki

Noah’s use of traditional medium helps him forge a connection with his heritage. Read More

CultureFernando VargasMay 21, 2023Spotlight, Calgary, Interview, Artists, Visual Arts, Pride In Art

Real magic with Contemporary Vice

Real magic with Contemporary Vice

Calgary-based painter Contemporary Vice is a non-binary artist whose psychedelic art captures a fifth dimension. Read More

CultureFernando VargasMay 21, 2023Spotlight, Calgary, Interview, Artists, Visual Arts, Pride In Art

Finding positive light in art with Yiyo Partida

Finding positive light in art with Yiyo Partida

A newcomer to Alberta, Yiyo is already making a name for himself as an artist in Canada. Read More

CultureFernando VargasMay 11, 2023Spotlight, Calgary, Interview, Artists, Visual Arts, Pride In Art

Let colours inspire you with canvas artist Paulyne Manzon

Let colours inspire you with canvas artist Paulyne Manzon

The artist and graphic design shares how she useless bold colours and abstraction to explore identity. Read More

CultureFernando VargasMay 10, 2023Spotlight, Calgary, Interview, Artists, Visual Arts, Pride In Art

The diverse facets of identity with fibre artist Wes Thom

The diverse facets of identity with fibre artist Wes Thom

The artist shares his approach to a functional art to beautify. Read More

CultureFernando VargasMay 10, 2023Spotlight, Calgary, Interview, Artists, Visual Arts, Pride In Art

Beauty, humour, and absurdity with glass artist Phillip Murray Bandura

Beauty, humour, and absurdity with glass artist Phillip Murray Bandura

The glass artist shares how glass is a queer medium. Read More

CultureFernando VargasMay 9, 2023Spotlight, Calgary, Interview, Artists, Visual Arts, Pride In Art

Taking up space with Sage Cannon

Taking up space with Sage Cannon

Sage’s performance art videos share a sense of isolation and repetition. Read More

CultureFernando VargasMay 6, 2023Spotlight, Calgary, Interview, Artists, Visual Arts, Pride In Art

Redrawing the lines of fine art with Mike Hooves

Redrawing the lines of fine art with Mike Hooves

Mike shares the playfulness and queer joy of his art. Read More

CultureFernando VargasMay 6, 2023Spotlight, Calgary, Interview, Artists, Visual Arts, Pride In Art

Janeil Lentz’s Short form

Janeil Lentz’s Short form

Photographer and digital artist Janeil Lentz shares a body of work that contrasts the real and digital worlds. Read More

CultureFernando VargasMay 6, 2023Spotlight, Calgary, Interview, Artists, Visual Arts, Pride In Art

Stepping out and exploring with Morgaine Johnson

Stepping out and exploring with Morgaine Johnson

The mixed-media artist shares their journey of identity through art. Read More

CultureFernando VargasMay 5, 2023Spotlight, Calgary, Interview, Artists, Visual Arts, Pride In Art

Finding glory in the human face with Maya Corona

Finding glory in the human face with Maya Corona

Painter Maya Coronado shares her beautiful paintings, embracing diversity in women, and empowerment. Read More

CultureFernando VargasMay 5, 2023Spotlight, Calgary, Interview, Artists, Visual Arts, Pride In Art

Solace and wonder on paper with Scott Clark

Solace and wonder on paper with Scott Clark

The Calgary-based artist has an evolving approach to his art. Read More

CultureFernando VargasMay 4, 2023Spotlight, Calgary, Interview, Artists, Visual Arts, Pride In Art

Exploring the infinite realm of art with Ariadna Sly

Exploring the infinite realm of art with Ariadna Sly

The architect-turned-painter brings worldly influence to her art. Read More

CultureFernando VargasMay 4, 2023Spotlight, Calgary, Interview, Artists, Visual Arts, Pride In Art