A black and white photograph of a nude person lying on a dark, textured blanket with their arms covering their face and their legs crossed at the ankles.
A person wearing shorts with an American flag pattern, holding a pink and purple flower with long thin petals against a dark background.
A stylized drawing of a woman with long black hair, red lipstick, and an earring, wearing a face mask, with a sunset or sunrise background featuring a large blue sky.
A painting of two people dressed in luxurious purple robes, with one holding pink flowers and the other touching their chest. The scene is adorned with pink and red gemstones and decorations, set against a dark background.
A painting of a woman with long brown hair wearing a crown of red roses, sitting with her head resting on her hand. Another woman, dressed in white with a red ribbon, sits with her face covered by a crown of red roses, her head bowed. Behind them is
A colorful surreal painting of a face with exaggerated features, including large eyes and a nose, surrounded by swirling patterns and bright colors. Two women with closed eyes are also depicted, one on each side of the face, with one holding a hand n
Vogue magazine cover featuring a person with face makeup mimicking Donald Trump, wearing multiple gold chains including a large dollar sign pendant.
A colorful painting of two women with halos, holding a white ribbon between them and looking at each other.
Three characters with strange facial structures and headgear engaged in an intense interaction, with one character in the middle watching them intently.
Close-up of a person's hand wearing a metallic glove with blue dots, reaching towards a rock with mineral deposits.
Colorful artwork depicting a stylized portrait of a woman with a floral headpiece, surrounded by bright colors and the text 'LITERALLY JUST A GIRL' at the top and bottom.
A shirtless man with a beard and gauged earrings sitting on a pink armchair, holding a plush toy with a human face and a lion's mane.
Pair of decorative shoes with black leather and woven brown leather panels, pink glittery insoles, and red laces with glitter, displayed on a blue-lit surface.
Two women in disheveled clothing and face paint face each other, holding each other's necks, with a man in the background between them. All three are wearing strange facial and headgear with straps.
Abstract painting with black, yellow, and white colors depicting intertwined figures and faces with expressive brushstrokes.
A person with a distressed expression, covering their ears with their hands, appears to be in emotional pain, against a textured background.
A painting of two shirtless young men with dark hair, surrounded by yellow flowers with brown centers, against a green and blue background. One man has a serious expression, and the other is resting his head on his arm with eyes closed.
Abstract painting with vibrant colors including pinks, reds, orange, black, and white, featuring flowing and dripping paint effects.
A person sitting with knees drawn toward the chest, holding onto the toes, viewed through colorful, abstract light patterns.
A nude woman with tattoos lying on rocks in a small stream with pink paint splattered around her.
A digitally altered image of a humanoid dinosaur with large eyes, sharp teeth, and a cream-colored body with textured patterns, sitting against a white background.
A digital drawing of a man dressed in a shiny black leather jacket and pants, with one hand holding the jacket open and the other on his hip. The background features large purple text saying 'MÜCHO MAHÜ'. The man has dark curly hair, a mustache, and
A painting of an elderly woman with a shaved head, wearing a leopard print dress and mismatched patterned socks, sitting on a high chair on a patterned rug in a room with plain walls.
A man lying on a bed surrounded by numerous prescription pill bottles and an empty pill bottle near his foot, with a smartphone next to him, in a wooden-paneled bedroom.
A black and white photo of five people gathered around a dining table, some smoking, with drinks and snacks, in a dimly lit room.
Abstract painting of a mother holding her child, both embracing with their eyes closed, rendered in vibrant orange, yellow, dark blue, and black brushstrokes.
Colorful geometric abstract artwork with vertical pink strips and various rectangular shapes in beige, black, blue, pink, orange, and purple.
A colorful painting of two women sitting on a tree branch surrounded by large yellow flowers and green foliage, with a distant landscape in the background. Both women have red, vine-like designs on their bodies and are holding small objects.
Colorful artwork of a beach scene with children playing in the water and adults on the sand. Small beaded braids or hair extensions hanging in front of the artwork, each with a different color.
A woman with dark hair and a light-colored shirt has multiple hairpins securing her black hair. A large section of her hair is braided with bright pink yarn intertwined, hanging down her face.
A painting of a humanoid figure covered in black spikes, holding a black umbrella, with a black tail, and standing on grassy ground.
A woman standing nude with a branch of dried leaves behind her head, against a weathered concrete wall.
Person with dramatic makeup and voluminous hair, wearing a sheer white dress with pom-poms, posed against an intricate patterned wall with blue, yellow, and white designs.
A woman sitting with her head down, illuminated by colorful, abstract lighting.
A nude woman with tattoos lying on a rock in a stream, with pink dye or paint splattered on her body and the water around her.
Illustration of a mouse holding a large syringe with the text 'Exist Beyond CIS Approval' underneath.
A nude person with short hair standing against a mossy, weathered wall, holding a branch with dried leaves over their head, wearing hiking boots.
Two women in swimsuits relaxing by a pool with pink water, surrounded by poolside furniture and lush greenery.
A woman wearing a flowing white dress swimming underwater among green aquatic plants.
Two men wearing black cowboy hats, leather vests, and dark clothing posing outdoors against a gray wall with horizontal metal siding.
A mixed media artwork combining a realistic painted face with a stylized hand-drawn body. The face features a man with dark hair, a beard, and earrings, with a serious expression.
A mixed media artwork of a woman with long, dark hair and a striped orange vest, wearing a black top with colorful accessories, partially obscured by torn paper effects.
A tattooed woman lying on her back in tall green grass, with her arms resting on her head, looking at the camera.
A painting of a young woman with long brown hair wearing a crown of red roses, sitting with her hand on her face, crying. Beside her, another woman with long brown hair and a crown of red roses is also crying. Behind them, a grim reaper figure with a
A shirtless man with short dark hair, mustache, and beard, standing against a dark floral-patterned background, looking directly at the camera with one hand on his stomach.
Artwork of a woman with tattoos wearing a hood, on a green wall with circuit-like drawings, standing at a desk with a computer and equipment, in a room with a tiled floor.
A person with their back arched upside down, with their face partially visible, against a blue sky background.
Two naked individuals, one with insect-like wings, are in a dark, gothic setting. The individual with wings is kneeling, holding an arrow in their hand. The other person is standing, cradling the face of the kneeling person and holding their head gen
Painting of a man lying on a bed with a blue mattress, surrounded by many pill bottles, holding a pill in his mouth. He has a tribal tattoo on his arm and is wearing only underwear, with a smartphone nearby. The bed is in a wooden-paneled room with a
Person with long dark hair, makeup, and red shorts posing with hand on neck and leaning slightly to the side against a neutral background.
An expressive painting of two topless young men with olive skin, dark hair, surrounded by yellow flowers, one wearing blue jeans and the other gray camo pants, against a green background.
Naked man with dark skin poses against a gradient orange background, balancing on one foot with his back arched and arms extended.
Abstract colorful painting with a mixing of various vibrant colors and textures.
Close-up of two naked men and a woman with dark hair, with the woman's face partially obscured between the men's bodies.
A painting of a young child with pink hair, blue eyes, and a tear on the cheek, wearing a dark coat, with a Captain America shield painted on the coat. The background includes colorful text in Spanish and an orange polka dot circle, with a red and ye
A colorful abstract painting featuring overlapping faces and various vivid streaks of colors like red, orange, blue, purple, and green.
A woman with shoulder-length brown hair and a beige shirt is opening a bright pink box labeled 'TBQA' in a colorful kitchen. She looks surprised and happy as a rainbow glow emanates from the box.

50 Postcards. Queer Art. Everywhere!

A digital artwork of a woman with dark skin, partially obscured by a large beige cloth, surrounded by lush green leaves and peppers, displayed on a Zoom meeting screen with several participants.
A group of eight people posing in front of a black wall with colorful artwork.
A woman smiling and dance posing in an art gallery, with colorful paintings of women on the wall behind her.
Comparison of a photograph and a painting of a person in front of a mirror, with the photograph on the left showing a man with dark hair, wearing a red robe, and the painting on the right depicting an identical scene with stylistic differences. The scene appears to be in a bedroom, with the man looking into the mirror. The text at the bottom reads, "The apparition of Saint Sebastian on the mirror."
Two men at an art gallery or exhibition, one wearing a red mask with horns and a black jacket, the other with glasses and a leopard-print shirt, standing in front of multiple colorful photographs and artwork.
An art gallery featuring colorful paintings on white walls, with wooden floors and pink flower pots along the base of some walls, decorated with orange marigolds. The gallery has a ceiling with lighting fixtures and a modern industrial design.
Four men smiling and taking a selfie indoors at night. One man wears a pink crown and glasses, holding a beer bottle, with a mask pulled down below his chin. The others are wearing glasses, and one is wearing a patterned dress shirt, and another is dressed in a jacket with a colorful jacket in the background.

Limited Edition Box Sets (250) + Online Exclusive Print Show

This is more than an art project—it’s how we take up space and refuse silence. Here’s how you can take part:

• Host a queer pop-up in your home, office, or classroom
• Add cocktails. Make it social. Make it matter
• Send postcards to your elected officials—let them know: We will not be erased
• Mail one to someone you love. Visibility starts with connection
• Every purchase reduces fees for queer artists to exhibit
• You're supporting artists in Mexico to show in LA and Baltimore
• You’re helping launch the IMMORTAL Queer Art Fair in Mexico City, Oct 31–Nov 2
• Join a global wave of Pride 2025 pop-ups. Be part of the story
• Collect larger, limited-edition fine art prints at Artsy.net—70% of each sale goes directly to the artist

Buy queer art. Mail it. Show it. Share it.
This is how we build the future together.

Secure Your Box Set – $225 (Free U.S. Shipping)Your purchase includes:

• Free shipping & handling within the continental U.S. (a $25+ value)

• A tool for visibility, connection, and community-led activism

• Support for queer artists showing in Los Angeles, Baltimore, and at the IMMORTAL Art Fair in Mexico City

International Shipping.

International shipping will be invoiced separately based on your address with a $25 credit from purchase price.

Buy queer art. Mail it. Show it. Share it.

This is more than a purchase. It’s a statement. It’s solidarity. It’s how we build the future—together

A man in a blue USPS uniform and cap smiling as he puts a bright pink parcel labeled 'TBOA' into a mailbox on a tree-lined street. A rainbow appears to come out of the mailbox, with sparkles and light effects around it.
People at a party standing and sitting in a living room, with rainbow pride flags on the wall and a window with floral curtains in the background. They are holding drinks and dressed in vintage-style clothing.
Pink background with patriotic message about voting and resistance, mentioning sending postcards to officials and the website THEBUREAUOFQUEERART.COM.

To Our Community,

Thank you for visiting The Bureau of Queer Art with the intention of supporting our work—work that, for the last six years, has centered Queer & allied artists and created space for connection, resistance, and visibility. Whether you came here hoping to collect the 50 Postcards box set or to learn more about what we do, I want to speak to you with the same honesty that shapes everything we create.

This letter is to let you know that the 50 Postcards project has been halted. The presale brought in only five purchases—far below the minimum required to begin production. Press minimums, material costs, and shipping realities make it impossible to fulfill the edition at scale. And without fulfilling the edition, we can’t carry out the larger intention behind it: to raise funds that would help transport the work of Mexican artists to our next international exhibition, an art fair in the U.S., and sustaining the base of our mission.

If you are one of the five people who purchased a set, please know how deeply your support is appreciated. We will be in touch in the coming weeks with options to honor your purchase and your trust.

This project was never simply about selling prints. It was a gesture—an invitation—to use art as a form of presence and protest. These postcards were designed to speak on behalf of those who have been made invisible. They were meant to live in your homes, your classrooms, your waiting rooms—quietly declaring: you are not alone, you are not forgotten, you are not erased.

I believed in this project. And I still do. But I misjudged the moment. Or perhaps, I misjudged the readiness of others to engage in this particular act of shared meaning-making.

As an artist—and as someone who has spent a lifetime watching history repeat itself with new packaging—I feel overwhelmed by what’s happening in the U.S. I’ve long feared a return to fascism, but I hadn’t prepared myself for how softly it would slip into place, how easily we would be asked to look away while rights are stripped and people disappear from the center of the narrative.

This isn’t abstract. I was one of those kids who knew what it meant to be feared, legislated, and made silent. I remember what it felt like to stand in a classroom, forced to pledge allegiance to a country that would not protect me or my friends. I’ve watched “good intentions” be used to justify cruelty.

I’ve spent my life working against the ignorance that breeds fascism, and still, I see how the same old forces—exclusion, conformity, and fear—slip into our queer communities under new names and good intentions.

I made this project for the kid in Indiana who thinks everything will make sense once he gets to San Francisco or New York—only to face the quiet inheritance of the systems we were all raised in.

For me, Queer has always meant liberation. A breaking open. The realization, often late and hard-won, that you don’t need to belong to matter. That your truth doesn’t have to match anyone else’s. That the rainbow flag is not salvation, and Pride, at its core, is not a parade—it’s a protest. Or it was.

So yes, the postcard project didn’t meet its goal. But the need it responded to still exists. And the spirit of it—the reason it was created—remains unchanged. It was never just about sending art through the mail. It was about sending messages to each other. Messages we still need.

We will keep creating. We will keep showing up. Not because it’s easy. But because it’s necessary. And because none of us are free while any of us are suffering.

—
Micheal Swank,
Founder, The Bureau of Queer Art

If you would still like to support the mission behind this project and help us continue amplifying Queer and Allied artists, you can make a donation here. Every contribution helps sustain the work we do.

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Pink background with white text promoting the support of queer artists and an upcoming queer art fair in Mexico City, with the website 'thebureauofqueerart.com' at the bottom.
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