Queer Art Superstar – Ball

The grande finale of the URB 23 -festival. The event is also part of Dreamy- & Tom of Finland exhibition programme.

  • 17.6.2023 at 20–23.59
in English
1st floor, lobby.
Tickets: 15 € audience, 10 € Ball participants
A small quota of PWYC tickets at the door.

Photo: Finnish National Gallery / Pirje Mykkänen, Janette Mirjamo

About

Come celebrate Pride month by honoring Queer artists and their influence on modern art and culture!

Ball includes competition categories like Runway and Realness, themed around significant Queer artists. The jury will name the winners. MC of the night is Zelda (BE) and the jury is starred by Mother Kylee (FRA) and Samara 007 (DK).

Join us to celebrate art, queerness, and freedom of expression!

Note! There is no age limit, but the eventn is not recommended for children due to the sexual imagery it contains. Parental or guardian discretion is advised.

Schedule

19:30 doors open
20:00 Ball starts
00:00 finish

Sign up for walkers

If you’re planning to walk at the Ball, please sign up here! In return you will receive instructions for purchasing the ticket for walkers.

Workshop 16 June

Vogue Femme workshop by Mother Kylee Ninja
Fri 16 June 2023 at 18.30-20.00
Kiasma Theatre

At the workshop you can learn and/or polish your five elements of Vogue Femme and learn some combos using these elements. Workshop is open level.
Tickets to the workshop: 25 €, tickets available here

Facebook-event of the workshop

Background

Ball events are rooted in Harlem’s Ballroom culture and created by Afro-Latinx LGBTQ+ community during the 20th century.

Producers

Amanda 007, Ofimja Gorgeous Gucci & Venla Ninja