Prism
Where LGBTQIA+ youth create, connect, and shine.
PRISM is a free arts program from the Tulsa Performing Arts Center for LGBTQIA+ and allied youth ages 13–17 (or 18 if still in high school). Through creative workshops, community gatherings, and performance opportunities, participants explore identity, build confidence, and find a place where they truly belong.
Like light through a prism, every voice shines in its own spectrum — bold, brilliant, and celebrated.
Applications are limited to 20 participants.
What Participants Experience
Monthly Meetups
Gather in safe, welcoming spaces across Tulsa — from creative community hubs to arts-focused venues — to connect, collaborate, and create together.
Virtual Participation
Students who cannot attend in person can still be part of the community through virtual programming and sessions.
Queer Arts Seminars
During the summer, participants explore identity, creative expression, and queer history through workshops and artist-led conversations.
Capstone Performance
The program culminates in a participant-created performance, where students share original work that reflects their voices, stories, and journeys.
Who Can Join
PRISM is open to LGBTQIA+ and allied youth in Northeast Oklahoma.
Ages 13–17 (or 18 if currently enrolled in high school)
20 participant spots available
Priority is given to queer-identifying students
PRISM is designed to be a supportive, respectful, and affirming environment for everyone involved
Our Goals
PRISM is built to:
Create a safe and supportive community for LGBTQIA+ youth
Encourage creative self-expression through the arts
Explore queer history, identity, and culture
Help students develop confidence, connection, and creative skills
The Impact
Participants leave PRISM with more than artistic experience.
They gain:
A stronger sense of self and belonging
A deeper understanding of queer culture and creative traditions
Lasting friendships and supportive community
The experience of performing and sharing their stories
PRISM is about discovering your voice and realizing that it deserves to be heard
