we are village is a queer space to gather, discover, create and be.

Connect with yourself and others!

We explore ideas and practices around embodiment, identity, creativity and societal change.

we are
experience

fosters individual and collective growth through connection, embodied learning, and socially conscious narratives.

we are
community

is the essence and foundation of our project and represents the actual human connections between all our offerings.

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instinct art

curates, supports and anchors the work of an international network of artists, creatives and other cultural workers.

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queer matters

are our non-profit projects and initiatives that deal with LGBTIQ+ topics and issues.

Sounds interesting? You can get involved with us as a participant, member, volunteer, course leader, artist, therapist, coach, activist, organizational talent, donor, sponsor ...

projects & highlights

Stretch Festival

The festival for GBTQ Men*

Stretch Festival is a weekend festival for gay, bi, trans and queer men* and people who identify anywhere on the spectrum from masculine-fluid to non-binary. Participants can tailor their journey from workshops, talks and experimental explorations to explore a soulful and playful connection to each other and to life itself.

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Authentic Eros Events

Trainings – Workshops – Retreats

The Authentic Eros trainings, workshops and retreats create a safer and more playful framework to reflect on what we experience, feel, think and want in the area of intimacy and sexuality. We will put a kind of magnifying glass over some aspects of interpersonal encounters so that we can learn from our habits and move into new behavioral and relational territory based on our individual needs.

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Belonging versus loneliness

A project about LGBTQIA+ loneliness

In cooperation with the Berlin State Office for the Equality of Treatment – against Discrimination, we are village has set itself the goal for 2023/24 to offer some programming on the issue of loneliness in the queer community. We want to develop a better understanding of how people feel in their social environment and have therefore created a survey.

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Queer Bridges

Creating connections for LGBTQIA+ people with migration experience

Queer people with migration experiences in Berlin often face challenges such as language barriers, cultural differences and a lack of networks, which can limit their access to supportive communities. Our Queer Bridges program aims to help overcome these barriers by providing resources, networking opportunities and support in a welcoming environment.

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Queer Art Bridge

Support migrant artists and cultural practitioners

Queer Art Bridge Berlin aims to provide our queer artist community with a safer and supportive environment to promote their creative talents and unique perspectives to a wide audience and build bridges to the cultural scene in Germany. We believe that art and culture can be a powerful platform for change and self-development and at the same time we want to enrich and diversify the existing cultural structures and art scenes with new, international queer inspirations.

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Instinct#16

Exhibitions and art events celebrating queerness

instinct.berlin is an art organization that was initiated by Eric LeRouge in 2015. Twice a year, at Easter and in September, instinct.berlin presents exhibitions by artists whose practice includes a perspective on queer identities.

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Volunteering

Become a volunteer!

Our project can only be brought to life through joint action.

Are you interested in volunteering to help create an extraordinary place for yourself and others? Then contact us!

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Together We Grow

Support our donation campaign on betterplace.org

we are village supports people on the queer spectrum. With your donation, we create safer spaces on site and online where there is room for individual and communal growth. Because everyone needs a community!

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