Institute of Trans Pleasure Trans Activism: Fertile Ruins fundraiser

In 2022-2023, the Institute of Trans Pleasure Trans Activism was launched as SHEBANG's Issue 3. This institute focused on creating a space for gathering and research where diverse trans people could find peace and space to feel, relax, and develop with pleasure—through workshops and theater. A place that is not (yet) self-evident for these people, but should be.

On Sunday, November 30th, SHEBANG will host a special edition of the Fertile Ruins fundraiser, at the invitation of the Institute of Trans Pleasure Trans Activism. This event will open our NEW location at Lemelerbergweg 35G in Amstel III/Bijlmer West.

Fertile Ruins is a bi-monthly trans & queer performance night dedicated to artistic celebration as a means to engaging with the brutal realities of our world more deeply together. It is a home for queers and our allies where creative experimentation meets political consciousness in an active community space. Each night is hosted in collaboration with a local activist or mutual-aid organization to raise awareness and money for their important work. During the night 3-4 artists of various mediums present raw, fresh work that’ll make you laugh, cry, think, and sometimes pee your pants (just a bit). There’s food and drinks and a musical act to get your boot shaking. For more information: Fertile Ruins on Instagram

The process of the Trans Institute, as well as the follow-up of the collective that emerged from it, has been compiled into a zine (*a self-published and independent magazine). The Trans zine, created by Jack Porter, is available during this event. Featuring contributions from Alara Adilow, Shishani, Marijn Lems, Daniel Oliver, Carly Everaert, Olave Basabose, and Alex Bakker, among others. Includes fabulations of a possible future for the Trans Institute.