Queer Craft Maine

Handmade Pride 2026 is on!

Join us for an open planning meeting online January 13th, 12 - 1pm! We will talk about Handmade Pride plans and ways you can volunteer with us to make q***r arts events happen!

Join the volunteer squad to get the meeting link at rainbowartscollective.org/volunteer-squad

Why join Handmade Pride? We believe in a q***r Pride that is made for us by us, by listening to the most marginalized voices in our community.

What will be there:
•Q***r artists, performers, speakers, and community groups
•Family-friendly crafts for all ages
•ASL interpreters
•All tables accessible by wheelchair
•Affordable table fees ($25)

What will not be there:
•Corporate tables
•Drugs or alcohol
•AI art or resellers
•Intentional law enforcement presence (we will have trained de-escalation safety volunteers present)

Both protest and celebration:
Built for the whole community to be included

Links to get involved are at linktr.ee/rainbowartscollective and in our bio!

Image description: a flyer with sidewalk chalk drawings of flowers, star, globe, butterfly, swirl, heart, squiggle, and larger rainbow in the center on a cream background with the above text information. The symbol for ASL interpretation is in the bottom left corner and the rainbow arts collective logo is in the bottom right corner.

Volunteer with us at HANDMADE PRIDE!

We believe in a q***r Pride that is made for us by us, but listening to the most marginalized voices in our community

Sign up to help with all our pay off the festival! Link in bio.

MILL CREEK PARK
SOUTH PORTLAND
SATURDAY, JUNE 21ST
3 - 7 PM
(RAIN DATE JUNE 29TH)

Image description: a flyer with sidewalk chalk drawings of flowers, star, globe, butterfly, swirl, heart, squiggle, and larger rainbow in the center on a cream background with the above text information. The symbol for ASL interpretation is in the bottom left corner and the rainbow arts collective logo is in the bottom right corner.

Application open for q***r artists and tablers for Handmade Pride Market and Festival! Mill Creek Park in South Portland, Saturday, June 21st 3-7pm (rain date June 29th)
Link in bio!