Letting Go and Collective Grieving – Queer Bridges

In this workshop cultural worker neo will open up a space for letting go and collective grieving. We will share our thoughts and feelings about leaving things behind and about queer death and loss. Please bring an personal object (or a song, text, citation etc.) with you that is connected to your own loss. In the end of the workshop we will collectively let these objects go and create memories of queer togetherness.

Please note that this workshop deals with death, loss, mental health, substance abuse etc.

We would like to ask all participants to be mindful of their own (mental) boundaries and those of others. We want to create a space together that feels as safe as possible for all of us to share and offer each other strength. We cannot offer counseling or psychological support.

Photo credit: Schwules Museum, Yu Mitomi

neo seefried (*1995) is a freelance cultural mediator, curator, artist and author with a focus on queer realities, club culture and social participation. Living and working in Berlin, neo combines educational formats such as workshops, podcasts and exhibitions with an activist, intersectional practice. Neo studied Art Education (University of Leipzig) and Curatorial Studies (ZHdK) and has worked for the Schwules Museum, Schloss Biesdorf, Kunstmuseum Basel, Universität der Künste Berlin, TU Berlin, HFBK Hamburg, Haus für Poesie Berlin, Tanzquartier Wien and independent art spaces such as Parat, Clubbüro, Baby Angel and Last Tango in Zurich.

Queer Bridges: Forging connections and providing resources for LGBTQIA+ people with migration experiences.

Queer people with migrant backgrounds in Berlin often face unique challenges in their daily lives that can limit their access to supportive communities and inclusive environments.

With the support of the Deutsche Fernsehlotterie Stiftung, we have developed the Queer Bridges program to overcome these barriers. We provide resources, networking and support in a welcoming environment for queer immigrants and refugees through our special program. Our goal is to foster a sense of belonging to the local LGBTQIA+ community, enabling smooth integration and an improved quality of life for queer folks with experiences of migration and/or displacement.

✅ Our Queer Bridges program will continue to evolve and we are always happy to hear about your needs. If you are interested, you can send us an e-mail to stay informed about further updates.

General Information
Participants: This workshop is for all who identify as LGBTQ+ and have experienced migration and/or displacement. If you don’t share these experiences but are interested in joining please reach out to us first to see if space is available. We ask that all participants respect the program’s core focus and contribute to fostering an open respectful space.
Registration: This event has limited spots available. Registration through our website is therefore required.
Language: we’ll speak English and/or German, depending on the needs of the group.
Cost: The event is free of charge.