The Queer Arts Fund (QaF) was created to support Queer artists across Nova Scotia, through the distribution of Micro-Grants. While this initiative has been in the works for a while, the recent cut to Arts and Culture funding in Nova Scotia further highlighted the need for this fund.

HOW WILL FUNDS BE RAISED?

Inspired by the “Taste For Life” fundraiser, organized by AIDS organizations, we will be working with local Queer-owned restaurant/food service businesses, to host a dinner event - Eat Your Arts Out - in November 2026. Tickets from this event will go towards the QaF. We are also working with non-food service businesses who would like to donate a portion of their sales from a particular product sold that day.

HOW CAN I HELP?

• Queer-owned restaurants/bars/cafes etc. can join the list of Restaurant Partners.

• In November 2026, all participating Restaurant Partners will host events (if space allows) in their venues. All ticket sales will be donated towards the QaF. Dependong on the size of the venue, events could include trivia, kareokee, music etc.

• Restaurant Partners include restaurants, bars, cafes, and more.

• If you are a Queer-owned business, you could join the list of Business Partners. These partners are donating $1 towards the QaF from a particular item sold that day in their store.

Other ways to get involved:

• You can donate a particular item towards our silent auction

• You can make a monetary donation to the QaF (anything over $20 will recieve a tax receipt)

If you are interested in being involved, click below and sign up today.