Call for Proposals: “Limestone to Limelight: Kingston’s Drag History and Future”
In celebration of Tyffanie Morgan’s silver jubilee year, marking a transformative era of drag in Kingston, Ontario, we invite you to join in the festivities by submitting proposals for events and projects that highlight the legacy, present vibrancy, and promising future of Kingston’s drag community. This exciting year-long celebration will run from March 2025 to March 2026.
Theme:
“Limestone to Limelight: Kingston’s Drag History and Future” focuses on showcasing the evolution of drag in the Limestone City. We’re looking for creative events, projects, and performances that honor the rich tapestry of Kingston’s drag culture, inspire new voices, and engage the community in meaningful ways.
Funding Assistance:
Approved proposals may receive funding assistance of up to $400 to support project execution. This funding is intended to support a wide range of activities, from performance costs to materials and venue rentals.
Submission Guidelines:
We invite proposals from individuals, organizations, and collectives that align with the following criteria:
- Focus on Kingston’s Drag History and Future: Projects should capture the vibrant spirit of Kingston’s drag scene, past and present, while envisioning its future impact.
- Community Engagement: Preference will be given to proposals that foster connections and partnerships within the local community and promote inclusivity, pride, and solidarity.
- Innovation and Creativity: We encourage imaginative approaches to celebrate and document drag’s role in shaping the Limestone City.
Examples of Eligible Proposals
- Public Performances: Host events that bring the community together in celebration, featuring both seasoned and emerging drag artists.
- Educational Workshops: Explore the art of drag through hands-on workshops on makeup, costuming, and performance.
- Documentary Projects: Capture the voices and stories of Kingston’s drag community on film, in writing, or through oral history projects.
- Cross-Arts Collaborations: Projects that feature drag and team up with other art forms to create multimedia experiences, or networking events that encourage collaboration within Kingston’s artistic community.
- Panel Discussions and Lectures: Host conversations on the significance and evolution of drag in Kingston and beyond.
- Art Installations and Exhibits: Curate installations that highlight drag’s visual storytelling, from historical costumes to modern transformations.
Proposal Requirements:
Please include the following in your submission:
- Project Title and Description: Outline your event or project and its connection to the theme. Maximum of 1000 words.
- Goals and Objectives: Describe the intended impact on the community and how it aligns with Kingston’s drag legacy.
- Budget Estimate: Include an itemized budget indicating how funding assistance would be used and demonstrating how the project would be achieved within budget.
- Timeline: Provide a proposed timeline, with events occurring between March 2025 and March 2026.
Deadline for Submissions:
All proposals must be submitted by January 10, 2025.
How to Submit:
Send your proposal via email to tyffanie[at]tyffanie.com with the subject line “Limestone to Limelight Proposal – [Your Project Title]”.
Join us in honouring Tyffanie Morgan’s legacy and celebrating Kingston’s vibrant drag scene from limestone to limelight!
I have a idea I gave some DQ tapes 1987 to 1997 intended for Casy House in Toronto to the Queens University Queer Archieve. I bought the tapes along with two programs unless they are in a musuem of queer history in Kingston sponsored by Queens University. The tapes feature the late Rusty Ryan and Sasha Douglas Mac Kenzie who came from Kingston performed in the drag shows. Since the tapes are at the archieve the only cost would be a venue to show the DQ. Miss Tyffanie Morgan could even present them since she reminds one of a cute porcline doll.
I remember giving to the Queen’s University Archives phone (613) 533-6000 ext 74456 or E mail home@queens.ca VHS tapes of DQ 87 to 97. If they can find and provide them they would show two of Kingston’s early drag queens Rusty Ryan who was one of the great imposters and Sasha Douglas Mac Kenzie. Naturally they features drag queens from Ontario, the rest of Canada and from accross the world who performed in Toronto. It is of interest to note that Jazz Miss Tyffanie drag mother borrowed the tapes. Incidentally Miss Tyffanie is a cute drag queen looking like a porcelain doll so happy Silver Jubilee.