Everywhere, All at Once, a group exhibition organized by CIA Drawing and Painting senior James Schaffer, features pieces from more than 25 transgender artists. This expansive collection of work amplifies the voices of trans people and shows off a wide range of experiences, identities and perspectives.

Everywhere, All at Once will open from 6 to 7:30pm on Friday, August 30 at the LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland (6705 Detroit Ave., Cleveland). It will remain on view through September 27 and is exhibited concurrently with Sing About Lesbians, I’m Dying of Thirst, the debut solo exhibition of fellow CIA Drawing and Painting senior Jazzee Rozier.

Everywhere, All at Once invites viewers to not only immerse themselves in the rich, vast diversity of the trans community, but to intently listen to each individual’s distinct voice and story.

“I think what drew me to the idea of a group exhibition was to give fellow trans people an opportunity to speak out about their experiences,” Schaffer says. “With the sharp rise of anti-trans legislation and rhetoric, it’s so important for us to say, yes, we are transgender and proud of that, and we are also human and deserve basic respect.”

To learn more about Schaffer, visit jamesschafferart.com or @schaffer.art on Instagram.

Everywhere, All at Once was created through CIA's Creativity Works program, which is made possible by the generous support of the Fenn Educational Fund and the G.R. Lincoln Family Foundation. Creativity Works is a self-initiated internship program with the goal of supporting a student's professional development. Participating students create proposals that align with their long-term professional goals.

Image Credits: "Untitled" (2024) by Juniel Solis will be part of "Everywhere, All at Once," a group exhibition organized by CIA student James Schaffer.

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