Trans-Artvism
Art and culture as a vehicle for social advocacy.
Trans-artivism is a powerful form of activism that combines artistic expression with the fight for the rights and visibility of transgender people. Through performance, literature, music, dance and other creative forms of expression, we seek to challenge stereotypes, promote acceptance of gender diversity, and address social and political issues that impact the trans community.
This unique approach allows the experiences and narratives of trans people to be shared in impactful, educational and emotional ways — contributing to greater awareness and positive change in society regarding inclusion and trans rights.
Programs
Public funding bids
We apply to public funding calls in the arts. In 2024, TransParadise won a Portuguese government grant from DGArtes worth €25,000 to stage a play honouring Gisberta — a Brazilian travesti brutally murdered in Porto in 2006.
Consultancy
We offer free consultancy to artistic projects that include trans people in their programming, helping teams develop applications for public and private funding.
Recent cultural initiatives
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Gisberta: the cry of all of us — a play funded by DGArtes
TransParadise wins a DGArtes grant (€25,000) for the play honouring Gisberta and all travestis.
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Cultural Market in Mouraria — discussion with Renovar a Mouraria
Freda Paranhos discusses the cultural market in Portugal with Renovar a Mouraria.
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TransParadise’s preface to the TGEU Trans Media Guide
TransParadise writes the preface to the TGEU Trans Media Guide for journalists and editors.
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Queer Diaspora: Political Participation, Experiences, and Perspectives
Queer Diaspora: political participation and activism of the LGBTQIAP+ immigrant community in Portugal.
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“My Profane Holy Body”: one of the 13 best performances in Portugal 2022–2023
The performance by Keyla Brasil and Freda Paranhos among Portugal’s 13 best in 2022–2023.
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Guerrilla — Transubstantiation: casting anti-colonial spells
Keyla Brasil interrupts “All About My Mother” to denounce the lack of trans representation.