There are various ways you can support artists from the LGBT community. Knowing and understanding the history of the LGBTQ+ art community is the first step in supporting their lineage of artistic endeavors. It’s common to lean on and expect makers and creators of the LGBT community to just do what they do, but their work should be respected also.
This being Pride Month, we got you 5 ways you can support the local LGBT artists:

1. Buying from local artists

To begin with, the first step you can do to support all the local LGBT artists is by buying from them, the biggest way of helping them is to do with money, you can purchase stuff that they are creating. If you are planning to decorate your home or any other place then you can go for some local LGBT artists. You should think about your local community before hoping to online shops.

2. Promote them on social media:

Now the second way of doing this can be if you are not buying their work you can promote them on social media, as social media is where a lot of artists rely on getting word-of-mouth style advertising more than they ever have before. Every artist would love to be promoted and appreciated for their work, tell people where it’s at in your town and who created the artwork you’re currently loving. Just your little effort can do wonders for the artists of the LGBT community.

3. Acknowledge Art,- Attend Art Events:

Every LGBT community artist would love to be adored by anyone who loves their work. Your motivation can play a big role in any artist’s life as it will help boosts their confidence levels to greater heights. For doing this you can show up at the exhibitions as well as other art events specifically for LGBT community artists which can be another way of recognizing their talent. Showing interest in their artwork and giving them the chance to showcase their talent in front of a larger audience is very helpful for them.

4. Volunteer For Communities & Organizations Supporting LGBT artists:

You can volunteer around to support them. This is the third way you can follow to support LGBT artists around the world. If you are an artist and if you have any knowledge/talent or skill that you can share with them, which will help them in any way then you should definitely go for that. For eg., if you are an artist who has their own art business then you guide them on how they can start their art business, what all they will be needing, how they can manage that etc.

5. Commission Personalized Artwork:

Do you want to support your favorite local artist but have a more specific idea in mind for the artwork you want to buy? Commissioning an artwork is a fantastic way to do this. Another way of supporting LGBT artists is by commissioning amazing artworks from any local LGBT artist you love. This once small effort from your end can really do wonders for them. Many artists welcome commissions and will make artwork tailored to your life or made to size for a specific space.

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