Update: TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE! Please join us for the Opening Reception of the Sanctuary: Arts + Honors LGBTQIA Art Show Honoring Safe Spaces, where BikePGH will be presented with the award.
Sanctuary Art + Honors is Highlighting Our Commitment to Safer Communities
🌈 🏆🚲🎨 We are thrilled to announce that Bike Pittsburgh has been honored with the Sanctuary Art + Honors Award from SanctuaryPGH! As we celebrate Pride Month, this recognition holds special meaning for our organization, as it acknowledges BikePGH’s commitment to promoting a safe and inclusive environment for all, particularly in the biking community and connected spaces.
SanctuaryPGH is an LGBTQIA+ Art Show Honoring Safe Spaces
Sanctuary: Art + Honors recognizes a local organization for their work in creating safe spaces for the LGBTQIA+ community in the greater Pittsburgh area. All proceeds from the event will support BikePGH and the host organization, Hot Metal Bridge Faith Community.
As the inaugural honoree, BikePGH was selected for their work to create inclusive gatherings and communities, and advocacy for all people. They have intentionally engaged under-represented populations, including women, LGBTQIA+ communities, gender diverse people, families, immigrants, people of color, older people, youth, and people of limited income.
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From formal programming—like WMNBikePGH, which is inclusive of trans women, intersex people, non-binary, genderqueer, agender and gender variant folks—to support for pride rides, alley-cat races, and group rides led by and in participation with LGBTQIA+ individuals, BikePGH has championed both road safety and communal safety for queer riders.
We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to SanctuaryPGH for recognizing our efforts and the impact of our work as we aim to create a more vibrant and equitable community for everyone. We are especially proud to receive this honor during Pride Month, as it allows us to reflect on our WMNBikePGH program. WMNBikePGH is a vital initiative that focuses on empowering and uplifting people with marginalized gender identities in the cycling world, including trans and cis women, intersex people, non-binary, genderqueer, agender and gender variant folks, as well as those whose gender identity falls outside of the dominant conceptions of gender. 🏳️🌈
Stay tuned for more information on the event coming up in September.
WMNBikePGH
Through WMNBikePGH, we provide a safe and supportive space for people to connect, learn, and share their passion for biking. This program offers workshops, group rides, and educational resources that encourage inclusivity, foster camaraderie, and promote confidence in cycling.
With the support of SanctuaryPGH and this prestigious award, we are inspired to further expand the reach and impact of WMNBikePGH. Stay tuned for updates on how we will use proceed from this award to further our mission of creating a more bike-friendly and inclusive Pittsburgh through our work. Together, we can build a brighter and more connected future!
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