Dreams of Hope

SQOOL is adaptable multi-disciplinary programming tailored to meet the priorities, needs, and goals of queer, and trans youth and those who interact with them. sQool activities cultivate positive LGBTQ+ youth development through planning and programming collaborations. We engage youth and adults in schools, cultural venues, community-based settings, and other learning environments. Our curricular goals are aligned with core standards. SQool also provides contracted educational services, including: • IN-SCHOOL RESIDENCIES connect teaching artists with schools and classrooms to augment curriculum, learning, and LGBTQ integration • ONE-TIME ARTS WORKSHOPS inside or outside the classroom expose students and educators to LGBTQ topics through art creation and conversation. • PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS for adults who work with youth to become more effective in their interactions with LGBTQ youth and families. • DROP-BY ART MAKING includes pop-up activities at events.

Dreams of Hope advances a forever commitment to provide LGBTQA+ youth with support, advocacy, and resources to help them achieve their goals and succeed in life. Our work empowers young people to build community networks, connect with artistic mentors, apprenticeships, and residencies, and participate in art creation, artist training, and art appreciation opportunities of exceptional quality while cultivating learning, leadership, careers, and community service through the arts. DOH works with dozens of local artists, educators, and creatives to offer programs such as "Queerness in Nature Walks," group visits to professional performances, guided behind-the-scenes and exhibition tours, our "SpeaQ" open mic series for new performing artists, artist skill-building sessions, the "DOH Quarterly" newsletter, as well as workshops and other opportunities to explore the visual, performing, and digital/ media arts, and queer perspectives in the humanities throughout the year.