Curated by Rejeila Firmin
Now on View through September 12, 2025
at the Pryde Gallery, 59 Harvard Ave, Hyde Park MA
This exhibition is conceptualized through the Curator in Residence Program and is supported by the Social Equity Access Fund, Equality Fund & New Commonwealth Fund.
Drag Queens & Kings
A Portraits Series by JANET BOLTAXLONG LIVE THE DRAG QUEEN:
Paintings by Janet Boltax
On View: September 15th - October 25th 2025
Behold the drag queen—not only a modern challenge to social norms, but part of a centuries-old tradition dating back to Shakespeare, when men played women’s roles. In this vivid series, MAM Portrait Instructor Janet Boltax captures the theatricality, drama, and poignancy of her subjects, expanding beyond faces to expressive poses and rich backgrounds that push her artistic boundaries. Boltax’s work have been shown in galleries, juried shows, and supported by grants and they celebrate the artistry, individuality, and cultural meaning of drag.
Read more about the exhibit here.
Portraits of Pride Boston 2025
A Celebration of Legacy Makers
Thank you for helping make this year's Portraits of Pride Boston an extraordinary success! From our Pride Month Opening Soirée to the month-long exhibition across three iconic locations - The Connector, the Massachusetts State House, and Columbus Park Waterfront - we welcomed an incredible 8,733 visitors to experience these powerful portraits.
EXHIBITION - SOIRÉE - FORUM
In the Limelight
Our curated collection of articles and essays featuring Queer People, Places & Themes that uplift queer humanity.
Exhibitions
Past / Current / Future
Past Exhibit - Unbound Love: A tribute to 20 Years of Marriage Equality.
Past Exhibit: Portraits of Pride 2024 on Sea Green Park
Past Exhibit: Black Queer Catalysts
KINI: The Void is now on view through September 12, 2025 at the Pryde Gallery.
Coming up: Celebrating James Baldwin's Centennial. COMING SOON
Past Exhibit: Portraits of Pride 2025
Learn more about our signature events, flagship exhibitions & activations.
An LGBTQ+ speaker series that presents a collection of live talks.
A celebration of lgbtq+ humanities, artistry and community.
Queer Vanguards: Voices artists, advocates & academics
Our new podcast coming soon
Impact Programs
Cultivating the next generation of LGBTQ+ Artists, Administrators & Art Leaders. Artist in Residence
In this residency, one or more artists from a variety of art forms and practice are selected and paired with mentors in their field of practice to develop their practicum. The artists are given a stipend that can support their work and project.
Curator in Residence
In this residency, we work with one aspiring or emerging curator or exhibition producer to curate two or more exhibitions either at our Pryde Gallery space in Hyde Park, or a public art installation.
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Portraits of Pride Ball
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Portraits of Pride Dance Party
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Portraits of Pride Ball
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President and Board Members at the Portraits of Pride Ball
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Portraits of Pride Exhibit 2024 on Sea Green Park
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Unbound Love Exhibit: A tribute to 20 Years of Marriage Equality
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