Transcendence Benefit

Mission statement//

This past Valentine's Day weekend 2026, we hosted our annual Transcendence Benefit Art Show. Proceeds were donated to "No More Dysphoria", a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping trans and gender non-conforming individuals in financial aspects of their transitions. This money will help people with things like transportation, surgeries, HRT, Gofundmes, hotels/housing, and other resources. I know this organization to aid in providing necessary care to transgender individuals in the area-directly influencing access and improving the health and well-being of a marginilized group that will need it more and more as we continue to move forward in our current political climate.

Artists and entry//
Artist entry for 2027 will open November 2026. The entry fee is 25$ (100% donated), and we have several sponsored slots generously donated by others also available. All mediums are welcome (we have writers, sculptors, painters, multimedia artists, etc.) and have recently started accepting small live musical performances. Our goal overall is to connect trans artists in the area and provide them with more opportunities to showcase their work. If you're interested in joining us as an artist, Contact [email protected] to enter.

Financial or Raffle donations//
Interested in helping out? Please contact [email protected] if you or your business would like to donate to our raffle. We accept giftcards, artwork, gift baskets, business merchandise, etc. Another GREAT way to contribute is to donate to No More Dysphoria directly (nomoredysphoria.org) and send us a screenshot at the previously listed email to be included in our final tally. Thank you!

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Year one: Raised 1,150$
Year two: Raised 2,200$
Year three: Raised 2,150$