Queens: The Art of Drag & NYC is an upcoming exhibition at Culture Lab LIC that celebrates drag as a powerful art form rooted in creativity, identity, and community.Opening June 5, 2026, this exhibition brings together photography, painting, costume, video, and performance ephemera to highlight the craft and labor behind drag. From historic ballroom culture in Harlem to contemporary performance scenes across New York City, drag has shaped artistic expression while serving as a space for resilience, storytelling, and transformation.This exhibition is not just about visibility. It is about recognition. It positions drag as a vital part of contemporary art and honors the artists and communities who continue to define it.Culture Lab LIC is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization committed to providing free, high-quality arts programming to the public. Exhibitions like this are made possible through community support.How Your Donation HelpsYour contribution directly supports drag artists participating in Queens: The Art of Drag & NYC.Donations are used to provide stipends for performers featured in the exhibition opening, ensuring that artists are compensated for their time, labor, and creative work.Support also helps cover essential production costs tied to presenting live performances within the exhibition, including staging, technical needs, and coordination.By contributing, you are helping make it possible for drag artists to be recognized, supported, and paid as part of this exhibition!

Welcome to The Garden of Creativity, Culture Lab LIC's 2026 Annual Gala. Join us in our garden and help us reach our fundraising goal. Your gift helps provide free concerts, performances, and community programming, supports emerging artists through our Artist in Residence program, celebrates the diverse cultures of Queens, and keeps the arts accessible for everyone. Together, we can help creativity flourish.