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2022 Pride Artist: Eliza-Marie Philip

This year we partnered with local artist Eliza-Marie Philip to design our cover art and limited edition t-shirts (only available at the Pride Festival). Read more about Eliza-Marie and their inspiration for this year’s design:

Hi, my name is Liza. I am an artist from Burlington, Vermont. I paint monsters with bright colors and short phrases/ messages. One important value that I hope to reflect in my work is radical inclusion. Creating art with the goal that as many people as it touches will feel seen in their struggles and less alone. It is truly for everyone! Another value I like to focus on is self-love and our relationship with our-self. I believe that it is so important to heal the trauma within our bodies and in doing that heal the world around us.

Making art has been a rewarding journey through how many people my art has reached and inspired. The connections that I’ve made through my work brings so much light to my life. My favorite form of creation is making murals and collaborations. Combining talent and allowing space for others to incorporate their work has led to the most beautiful pieces of art. I hope to do more of this kind of collaborative creation. We are all creators and have this ability within us, sometimes all we need is encouragement and someone to believe in us so we can find the strength to believe in ourselves.

You can check out Eliza-Marie’s website here, follow them on Instagram: @liza_s_art, or contact them via email: lizapsart@gmail.com.

Parking & Festival Site Access

This year’s Pride Festival is at Waterfront Park on Lake Street. Waterfront Park is a large, level grass field, with a paved bicycle and walking path around the perimeter. The paved path and level field should be accessible with most mobility devices, and the festival site will be laid out so there is space for all to move around. The public parking area to the immediate north of Waterfront Park is the most accessible parking location, but there is also public parking on the south end of the park with easy access to the paved path, as well as street parking along Lake Street beside the park. Parking may be limited near the site so we encourage you to use public transit, walk to the festival, or drop off group members then park farther away if possible. There will also be free bike valet parking provided at the festival site by Local Motion.

Access & Info Tents

The Access Tent, located at the south east corner of the festival site, will be staffed by Pride Center and Inclusive Arts Vermont team and volunteers to provide information about the festival, suggestions for access needs, and accommodations including earplugs, disposable masks, fidget objects, and more. Visit the Access Tent or the Pride Center Info Tent for assistance anytime during the Festival.

Accessible Seating

The Pride Festival will have a dedicated accessible seating area, with folding chairs provided as well as space for wheelchairs, mobility devices, and personal seating options. We encourage you to reserve these seats for folks who need them, and take advantage of the extra space we have in our new location at Waterfront Park to spread out a blanket or bring your own folding chairs if you are able to.

ASL Interpretation

Professional ASL interpreters will be stationed at the Performance Stage during the Pride Festival, to interpret hosts, speakers, and other guests.