Join a conversation about self-publishing and finding your voice, hosted by the Bureau of General Services – Queer Division. The speakers are Fashion Photographer and author of NAKNA and Face of Beauty, Mikael Shultz; and illustrator and author of A Visual Diary, and Jojoba, Anthony Amiewalan. They will discuss their process of self-publishing their books, share their respective works through reading and photo essays, and the influence their gay identities has in their art. Darius Somers, Pratt University professor, and architect, will guide the discussion, revealing the various themes that shape the presenters’ work.

This event will take place in person at the Bureau of General Services—Queer Division, on the second floor (room 210) of The LGBT Community Center, 208 W. 13th St., NYC, 10011.

Registration is not required. Seating is first come, first served.

Also live-streaming on the Bureau’s YouTube channel

Suggested donation $10 to benefit the Bureau’s work.

All are welcome to attend, with or without donation.

We will pass a bag for donations at the start of the event, but we can also take credit card donations at the register or on Venmo @bgsqd.

Books by Mikael Shultz and Anthony Amiewalan will be available for purchase at the event.