Queer Quilting Circle with Bex McCharen

Circle up! Join us for a creative and inclusive evening at the Queer Quilting Circle, hosted by the talented Bex McCharen. This event invites participants to explore the art of embroidery in a welcoming environment that celebrates queer creativity and community. Learn various embroidery techniques that you can apply to your own fabric piece that you'll take home or contribute to a larger collaborative piece created by Bex, adding your unique touch to a shared artwork. This event is open to all skill levels, whether you’re a seasoned embroiderer or a complete beginner. Some images in Bex's work contains nudity - so mature audiences/participants are encouraged. Come connect with others in the queer community, share stories, and create art together!

About the Artist

Bex McCharen (they/them) is an interdisciplinary artist who merges fashion, architecture, design, and social engagement. Founder of the inclusive fashion label Chromat, McCharen envisions sustainable futures, climate optimism, and queer joy, redefining connections between bodies, materials, and systems. Based in Miami, they are globally recognized, receiving accolades like the Smithsonian National Design Award, Forbes 30 Under 30, and OUT 100. McCharen has collaborated with Beyoncé, Intel, MAC, Reebok, Disney, and MIT Design Lab. Their work has been featured in The New York Times, Vogue, The Wall Street Journal, and Elle, and exhibited at MoMA PS1 and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. They have participated in residencies at MASS MoCA, Santa Fe Art Institute, and Blue Mountain Center. McCharen leads workshops on inclusive design and community building across Miami at venues such as Pérez Art Museum, Lotus House, and the Alliance for LGBTQ Youth.