The ARC Farm project starts with our connection to land and what it means to build future with the land not just on it. This project is on 20 acres of currently undeveloped land in Santa Rosa, CA.

For much of our history, queer artists and culture keepers have existed in temporary spaces. We've used borrowed rooms, turned warehouses into makeshift spaces, and created liminal worlds that disappear just as easily as they appear. What we rarely get is roots and the time for them to take hold.

This land changes that. It’s held in a preservation trust, not to be sold or used for quick profits, but to serve the community and keep our culture strong over time. This is a rare chance to show up for queer creativity, stories, and gatherings in a place that will last far beyond us.

Right now, we’re raising funds to build a small, permanent shop building which will be the first structure on the land. (All of the historic buildings burned down in the 2020 fires.) This will give us a starting point that supports building space for workshops, performances, community get-togethers, and cultural activities for future generations.

Building this first structure is an act of caring for our culture. It shows that queer art and community deserve a safe, lasting space to grow and be shared.

Any donations made before the end of the year can be tax-deductible, and more importantly, they help ensure that those who come after us will have a place to create and gather, in a place where our stories will live on.

We invite you to stand with us as a protector of this land and of the generations it will serve.

Sign up to follow our progress at arcfarm.org and reach out to hello@arcfarm.org with any questions!

This fundraiser is fiscally sponsored by San Francisco Pride, a 501c3 nonprofit

ARC Farm

Help Us Build the First Thing So We Can Build Everything Else