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an intimate popup created by @queerexpressionstpete saying NO to vendor fees for creatives of color 💫

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thank you for another incredible night at @futuritypopup ⋆.˚𖦹⋆✮⋆.˚ taken in St. Petersburg, FL by @futuritypopup

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last night’s @futuritypopup was absolutely magical! huuuuuuge thanks to our hosts @theruyaco 🦋🇲🇦🌟🍊🍷 mark ur calendars for april 25! see u again soon <3 taken in St. Petersburg, FL by @futuritypopup

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a crazy wonderful finale to this szn of @futuritypopup 🦩❤️‍🔥💐✨

we’ve hosted 5 pop-ups since December of last year, & we couldn’t be more proud of every single vendor, performer, & attendee who brought this dream to reality. THANK YOU!!! 🌟 + especially thank you to @blackcrowcoffeeco & @erikw.hendrix

see u in the fall *:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧ 🍁🍂🎃🍄

p.s. more pics will b developed by monday ;) by @futuritypopup

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3 years ago

Get to Know Queer Expression St Pete 🐊🌟🦋🌈✨🍊🫧🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

★ Values ★

Queer Expression St. Pete (QE) is a horizontally organized, trans-led mutual aid group that provides multigenerational community spaces for queer and trans folks in Tampa Bay. Here, individuals are introduced to the restorative effects of contemplative and creative practices to manage the impacts of trauma.

QE operates Tampa Bay’s only active LGBTQ+ community center, The Nest, which is located in south St Pete. The Nest’s rent and utilities are ENTIRELY crowdfunded by donations from community members ranging from $3-$250/mo.

QE serves as a vessel for queer and trans folks to both build and share resources by developing free programming that introduces community to the restorative effects of contemplative practices.

Contemplative practices refer to a range of mindful activities aimed at cultivating awareness, improving emotional regulation, and emphasizing the interconnectedness of all things.

Engaging in contemplative practices encourages transformation and self-examination, which are essential in order to collectively, fundamentally shift our existing societal structures. These practices are also great burnout prevention for community organizers/activists.

As a collective, we have refused to become a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, allowing us to prioritize mutual aid and radical healing over institutional norms.

Nobody directly profits off of our work. This is an incredibly important distinction, as we refuse to feed into the Non-Profit Industrial Complex that neutralizes radical practices to make them more palatable for the masses. These organizations maintain a status quo that is harmful to the communities we actively fight for.

By remaining independent of 501(c)(3) status, QE is able to avoid influence from donors, corporations, or government entities. This autonomy allows QE to maintain full control over our mission and activities. taken in St. Petersburg, FL by @futuritypopup

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2 months ago

If you’re looking for an opportunity to dance, shop, & celebrate this Juneteenth then look no further! Join us June 19th from 6-9PM @E2Kvintage for a Jumpin’ Juneteenth Jubilee🌺💃🏾🎨

Bring a friend and support the diverse art of black local creatives!

VENDORS 🛍️:
@3verything_under_thesun
@lunaravenue222
@bakingwithdess
@afrofaerie.art
@maticgun
@chichi_chains_

MUSICAL PERFORMERS🎤🎧:
DJ set by Sól
Brilliant musical performances by @Zanz1bean & @Tethedawn

FOOD🔥:
@thebrunchmunch727 by @futuritypopup

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4 months ago

☆ 4/25 FUTURITY Returning Vendor Highlight: @madeby.sunshineatmidnight ☆

Sunshine At Midnight is Sheliza’s handmade suncatcher and adornment line featuring beaded and wire-worked pieces. She started making suncatchers as christmas gifts in 2024 and they have stolen her heart, and all of her free time.

When you look at Sheliza’s artwork, especially all in one place, like on her art table when she vends, you’re looking at all of her emotions and how she’s alchemized them through the joy of creating.

Her inspirations are a love for nature, color, and play. Sunshine sparkling off the surface of water, for example. Also, a desire to remind herself (and others!) to continue to look for the light, especially when things feel incredibly dark. Its where the name Sunshine At Midnight comes from!

Sheliza loves commissions and collaborations! One of her favorites so far has been with designer Alex & Daj, that ended up culminating in some of her work making it to the NYFW runways 🌟

At the heart of it all, Sheliza is an extremely curious, mixed media artist, She wants to learn everything. She has huge interests in fashion, collaging, flow arts, watercolor, sewing, and started learning how to crochet this year!

She also loves bartering with other creatives whenever the occasion arises, don’t be afraid to ask! taken in St. Petersburg, FL by @futuritypopup

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6 months ago

☆ 4/25 FUTURITY Vendor Highlight: @elianajade.ink ☆

Eliana may not be live tattooing at this particular event, but she’ll be popping up with her small paintings, tattoo flash book, a few stickers, and some business cards to get you booked for your next tattoo appointment! 🦋

As a kid, Eliana was always in tune with the beauty of the natural world around her. She would often stare at all the sky, plants, animals and insects surrounding her. She likes to think she got that from her mother as she’s an artist as well. Eliana believes this is what inspires her to create and this translates into her tattoos 💞

Make sure you come out to @theruyaco on Saturday, 4/25 from 6-9pm to meet your new favorite tattoo artist! aaaaand REMEMBER TO DRESS UP! The theme is Spellbound🌙🌿🔮🎱🐇 Think celestial patterns, whimsigoth style, velvet, and glitter. taken in St. Petersburg, FL by @futuritypopup

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6 months ago

☆ 4/25 FUTURITY Returning Vendor Highlight: @studiocloudco ☆

Howdy! I’m Cloud, a fiber artist with a passion for creating playful, tactile art. I specialize in crochet and rug making, working primarily with 100% cotton yarn to craft fun, feel-good pieces and wearable art.

My work is often inspired by my current hyper fixations (tomatoes? Smiskis? you never know). In addition to fiber art, I also dabble in printing my own stickers, making magnets, etc. i’m always picking up a new craft lol. My goal is simple: feel-good art to make you smile :)

Make sure you come out to @theruyaco on Saturday, 4/25 from 6-9pm to check out Cloud’s wares ☁️💫🫧 You’ll want to stay the whole night for @dylandames and @postphysique! You don’t even have to worry about dinner because @thebirriabros will be parked out front! taken in St. Petersburg, FL by @futuritypopup

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☆ 4/25 FUTURITY Vendor Highlight: @nanicures_unwrapped ☆

Stephanie (or Nani) will be popping up with press on nails and everything need to apply! She will also be taking custom orders and sizing people’s fingers 💅🏽🌟

Nani hand paints and custom makes each press on nail set. She does custom orders as well. Anything 3d, anime, character based, simple design, you name it! She’s also a licensed nail tech and open to taking new clients.

Everything inspires Nani 💞 She’s so intrigued by life and how much art is around her. She loves creating one of a kind 3d sets (sculpting art on tiny nails is her flex)

Make sure you come out to @theruyaco on Saturday, 4/25 from 6-9pm to grab some press ons! aaaaand REMEMBER TO DRESS UP! The theme is Spellbound🌙🌿🔮🎱🐇 Think celestial patterns, whimsigoth style, velvet, and glitter. taken in St. Petersburg, FL by @futuritypopup

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☆ 4/25 FUTURITY Vendor Highlight: @crystals_from_jynx ☆

As a gemologist in training, Jynx’s goal is to always provide the best quality possible while being as ethical in practice & supply as possible! This means they hand pick and grade every crystal that they put in shop making sure they’re fully natural and a good quality! (NO man made alts. like dyeing, heating, glues/repairs or lab made etc.)

They also make sure to only source from independent certified miners and travel to gemshows to curate stones from fellow collectors for the best beads & jewelry! They always make sure everything comes from ethical mines and are hand carved by individual artists that were paid for their work.

Jynx’s whole practice was inspired from the first ever gemshow they attended at 13, where they talked to all the wisest gemologists & artists!

Every piece should feel like treasure when you hold it. Quality and where your crystals come from affects the vibes so much and Jynx only want the best for their fellow collectors n supporters!! ˚⟡⊰⋆:💎:⋆⊱⟡˚ taken in St. Petersburg, FL by @futuritypopup

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☆ 4/25 FUTURITY Vendor Highlight: @_0ce4n_ ☆

Ocean takes second hand clothes and exhausts every avenue to get them to their full potential, whether as an elevated version of itself, or an entirely new creation. Her shop, On Arrival, offers hand made patches, studded bracelets, necklace ties, and soon hats!

The goth and punk communities’ focus on DIY fashion is Ocean’s inspiration. She believes making your own clothes and customizing them can be so much more meaningful than endlessly searching for something new that feels personal.

Make sure you come out to @theruyaco on Saturday, 4/25 from 6-9pm to check out Ocean’s wares 🖤 You’ll want to stay the whole night for @dylandames and @postphysique! You don’t even have to worry about dinner because @thebirriabros will be parked out front! taken in St. Petersburg, FL by @futuritypopup

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☆ 4/25 FUTURITY Vendor Highlight: @sticksnstains ☆

Idalis specializes in henna tattoos, focusing on more modern designs! She is inspired by nature, witchy stuff, and whatever her current pinterest obsession is ✨

Make sure you come out to @theruyaco on Saturday, 4/25 from 6-9pm to get a henna tattoo from Sticks & Stains! aaaaand REMEMBER TO DRESS UP! The theme is Spellbound🌙🌿🔮🎱🐇 Think celestial patterns, whimsigoth style, velvet, and glitter. taken in St. Petersburg, FL by @futuritypopup

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