Diana Davies/Manuscripts and Archives Division, New York Public Library “Rise Up: Stonewall and the LGBTQ Rights Movement” explores the June 1969 police raid of the Stonewall Inn in New York’s Greenwich Village as the flashpoint that ignited the modern gay rights movement in the United States.
Through powerful artifacts, images and historic print publications, the exhibit explores key moments of gay rights history, including the 1978 assassination of Harvey Milk, one of the country’s first openly gay elected officials; the AIDS crisis; U.S. Rep. Barney Frank’s public coming out in 1987; the efforts for hate crime legislation; the implementation and later repeal of “don’t ask, don’t tell”; and the fight for marriage equality. “Rise Up” also looks at popular culture’s role influencing attitudes about the LGBTQ community through film, television and sports, and explores how the gay rights movement harnessed the power of public protest and demonstration to change laws and shatter stereotypes. “Stonewall means – protest sign fight back!”
Richard Wandel/ The LGBT Community Center National History Archive THE EXHIBIT INCLUDES: ›› Armband worn by Barbara Gittings • Three self-contained video monitors with during Philadelphia’s first Pride original Newseum-produced films: • Six pre-fabricated, ready to install exhibit parade in 1972 ›› “The Hollywood Effect” examines how gallery wall systems ›› Harvey Milk campaign poster from movies and TV have helped change • 40 built-in artifact cases complete his successful 1977 run for the San perceptions of the LGBTQ community. with lighting systems and microclimate Francisco Board of Supervisors ›› “LGBTQ Voices” features lesbian, chambers ›› Suit jacket and skirt worn by Tammy gay, bisexual, transgender and queer • 85 artifacts including: Baldwin for her first swearing-in to Americans, as they reflect on their ›› Early issues of One, Mattachine the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1993 lives and the fight for equality. Review and The Ladder magazines ›› “Into the Streets” explores how the ›› Martina Navratilova’s tennis racket LGBTQ rights movement harnessed ›› Greg Louganis’s Gay Games medal the power of public protest to change ›› Picket sign used in a June 1965 policy and shift culture. protest at the Civil Service Commission • Three self-contained interactive touch- in Washington, D.C. screen kiosks that allow visitors to explore current LGBTQ rights issues
›› The gavel Nancy Pelosi used to announce the repeal of “don’t ask, don’t tell” ›› The first issue of The Gay Blade from Oct. 1, 1969 ›› Original colors rainbow flag signed by Gilbert Baker, the rainbow flag creator ›› Edith Windsor Supreme Court case protest sign in favor of same-sex marriage rights ›› Jim Obergefell’s wedding rings, fused with late husband John Arthur’s ashes ›› Transgender rights organization‘s ‘One’ magazine: Newseum collection; Tennis racket, gavel Transexual Menace jacket and jacket: Loan, Stonewall National Museum & Archives “The Rise Up exhibit at @Newseum in DC is amazing!” — Actor and activist Alan Cumming
“The new Washington, DC museum exhibit is a landmark display that tells a fascinating and inspiring story.” — Washington.org EXHIBITION FEE: • $65,000 for 12 weeks, plus inbound shipping and insurance
PROJECTED SCHEDULE: • Accepting bookings beginning April 2020 through mid-June 2023
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: • Installation assistance provided, associated costs paid by venue • Special program assistance available
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ABOUT THE SPONSORS Presented by Wells Fargo. Generous support provided by The Reef Team, TTR Sotheby’s International Realty. Contributing support provided by Altria. Additional support provided by the Freedom Forum, Capital Pride Alliance, Washington Blade and the Stonewall Circle.