Below are some of the groups on campus that engage in various art forms with LGBTQ+ folks as their target audience and group demographic. Be sure to click the arrow next to each group to learn more about their art and how to get involved!
Email: nerdsdotheatre@gmail.com
Instagram: @nerdsdotheatre
Main Contact: Wren Wells (wellslo@umich.edu)
Focus/Mission: In 2016, a group of non-theatre students created NERDS as a way to continue their passion for musical theatre without the pressure or time commitment demanded of other groups on campus. Since then, NERDS has grown to over 100 active members who write, compose, direct, and perform original student work by our very own members. NERDS also focuses on uplifting traditionally underrepresented groups in musical theatre and creating a safe, welcoming, and accepting environment for all students with all levels of theatrical experience.
Email: nbgeboard@umich.edu
Instagram: @nbg_umich
Focus/Mission: Notably Black and Gay was created to connect queer black students on the University of Michigan’s campus so fellowship is a core tenet. Notably Black and Gay is committed to creating an inclusive community, queering our university’s space, and creating cross-campus relationships. Education.Notably Black and Gay acknowledges the importance of education in constructing and understanding your racial and sexual identity. It is not enough to simply be gay so Notably Black and Gay recognizes education as a core tenet.
Email: michigangayly@gmail.com
Instagram: @michigangayly
Focus/Mission: The Michigan Gayly: LGBTQ+ Issues is a monthly periodical consisting of articles focused on LGBTQ+ issues here on campus and in the world at large. We want to elevate the voices of queer people in general with a focus on those who are most marginalized-- queer people of color, queer people of faith, trans and nonbinary folks, etc. We hope to create an outlet of self-expression for Michigan students of all backgrounds within the LGBTQ+ community, while also spreading awareness of LGBTQ+ issues to queer and straight readers alike.
Email: whatthefmag@gmail.com
Instagram: @whatthefmagazine
Main Contacts: Autumn Drake & Madina Mohsini (Presidents)
Focus/Mission: At What the F, our mission is to act as a creative outlet for people with a variety of identities, such as gender, class, race, ethnicity, sexuality, ability, and socioeconomic status. We aim to use our pages, both online and in our print magazine, as a safe space to explore how intersecting identities contribute to distinct life experiences. Reach out to whatthefmag@gmail.com if you would like to get involved in our community!