DRAG THE FLAG-
FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT SLAY THE RUNWAY
POST LONGMONT PRIDE PARTY
@artistsresistancecoalition is excited to announce our next benefit show!! Next month, on June 6th, join ARC at @firehouseartcenter for a variety show featuring music, poetry, art auction, drag, Burlesque, dance, and more!
All proceeds from the show go to @slaytherunwayco
Slay the Runway is a program for queer & trans youth designed to teach participants to make their own runway fits then show them off at the end with style!
This year, the program culminates with a runway show at @dairyarts
June 6th also coincides with Longmont Pride! Check out the festivities at Roosevelt Park, then head over to Firehouse to keep the celebration going!
$15 suggested donation at the door
SLAY THE RUNWAY
DESIGNING SAFE SPACES FOR LGBTQIA+ YOUTH
WHAT IS SLAY?
Slay the Runway offers fashion design, performance and sewing classes for LGBTQIA+ teens at Longmont’s Firehouse Art Center and Boulder Public Library’s Building 61 Maker Space. At the conclusion of a 2 week Summer Session, students participate in a professionally produced runway show. In addition to garment construction and design, participants will work with make-up artists and choreographers to refine their debuts. This program is made possible by SCFD, the City of Longmont, OASOS, CU Boulder, your donations, and the never ending enthusiasm and passion of the educators, volunteers and Slay team. Thank you for your support!
DONATE TO MAKE SLAY THE RUNWAY AN ANNUAL PROGRAM!!!
$25 helps us provide 1 participant’s Restyle outfit * $50 buys fabric for one participant * $100 supports our kids with Pizza for backstage $300 provides Music for the kids on the runway * $500 supports our Performers and Photographer
$1000- helps us cover the Runway Show venue!
SLAY 2026 INFORMATION
JUNE 8- JUNE 19 MONDAY-THURSDAY
JUNE 27- 6:30- 8- PERFORMANCE DAY- DAIRY CENTER- GORDON GAMM THEATER
Ages 13-18
Acceptance is by application only
FEE: $0 due to grant and donor support (but donations appreciated to keep the program going!) Due to generous grants, we are able to offer construction, design, and style instruction at no cost to accepted students. Spots are limited (12 at each location).
Longmont:
1. LOCATION: Firehouse Art Center- 667 4th Ave., 4th and Coffman in Longmont
Designers are encouraged to take public transit as there is a bus stop at the Firehouse and parking can be pricey. Or parents can drop off at the Firehouse each day.
2. DATES AND TIMES- Monday through Thursday- June 8-11 and June 15-18 from 1pm-5pm with a 30 minute break each day.
3. BREAKS- An assistant will take students to downtown businesses for a 30 minute break during the day. Students can bring money to purchase snacks but should come to the workshop having eaten lunch beforehand.
Boulder:
1. LOCATION: CU Boulder Campus, Atlas Institute Building, Room 1B31. Designers are encouraged to take public transit to campus because parking can be pricey. Here are directions, a map, and some parking information: https://www.
We will meet students in the Atlas Lobby on the first day. Our classroom is huge, but also on the basement floor.
Additionally, instead of the Euclid Parking Lot (which can be expensive), I would recommend that students park in Lot 204 (across the street from Euclid, see attached map). They can buy a 5-day parking pass for Lot 204 for $25 or $10 daily. Buy passes up to 8 days in advance here: https://cuboulder.
2. DATES AND TIMES– Monday through Thursday- June 8-11 and June 15-18 from 10 am- 2 pm with a 1/2 lunch break at noon.
3. BREAKS- There is a Cafe in the Atlas building. Students 16+ are welcome to leave the building in groups of 2 or more during our lunch break.
