Paying Tribute Festival | Black Queer Arts Festival

About Paying Tribute

What begun as a grassroots showcase has evolved into one of the Midwest's most iconic celebrations of Black Queer joy.

Now, in it's 10th year, Paying Tribute Festival is a Multi-Day Cultural experience celebrating Black Queer artistry through performance, nightlife, storytelling, activism, and community.

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We are seeking performers who are fearless in their craft and unapologetic in their perspective. We want artists who embody creativity, authenticity, and the many dimensions of Black expression!

APPLICATIONS FOR PT FEST' 27 ARE NOW OPEN.

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Y’all asked how to sponsor an application.
Now you can!!!

Purchase a Paint Pass, gift it to a Black artist, and their application fee is covered.

Don’t have someone specific in mind? Support the Paint It Forward Fund.

📩 DM us to get started.

🚨 LAST DAY 🚨
Paying Tribute 2027 applications are just $5 through tonight.
Tomorrow, application fees increase to $20.

🎨 Apply now: payingtribute.net

#PayingTribute2027 #PaintItBlack

Black art has never been just entertainment.
It has always helped us remember, protest, heal, and grieve.
We continue to create through it all!

⏰LAST WEEK FOR $5 APP FEES!⏰
Applications remain just $5 through THIS FRIDAY (July 31st).
Beginning August 1, app fees increase to $20.

DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS OPPORTUNITY!!!
🎨 Apply now: payingtribute.net

There isn’t a formula for getting cast.
But there are ways to make your application stronger.

We put together a few tips to help your artistry shine before you hit submit. 🖤

Applications for the 10th Anniversary of Paying Tribute: Paint It Black are officially OPEN!

🖤 July 8 to 31: $5
🖤 August 1 to September 6: $20
👨🏽‍💻Payingtribute.net

🎨 Free App Weekend has officially ended.
26 artists applied in just 4 days. 🖤

Missed the free period? You’re still not too late.

💰 $5 through July 31, $20 August 1- Sept 6
🎭 Apply now at PayingTribute.net (link in our bio)

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About Paying Tribute

APPLICATIONS FOR PT FEST' 27 ARE NOW OPEN.

FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM

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