🌟We are asking our community for help🌷

Since 2019, our DIY collective space, home of Shanzhai Trading Co., has seen so much magic of friendship, art, and organizing.

It's a privilege to have this community hub for many beautiful projects. Shanzhai is an art collective but so much more than that. Those who know the space know that it has been home to many fundraisers for various political causes -- from sending funds to comrades internationally to local organizations and friends raising money for trans surgeries and other medical costs. Having a physical space feels incredibly precious in our city, and this space is currently in a precarious situation.

We are currently facing an eviction threat over $8k the landlord claims we "owe" them. This is something we are in active negotiation over, and we are hoping to bring this number down. However for the moment we are trying to raise the money as quickly as possible to avoid losing the space altogether.

As trans, queer, and poc artists of r@dic@l commitments, we are rich in love and creativity but not in money. At this time, our collective members and friends are brewing multiple mini fundraisers (make sure to watch Shanzhai artists' profiles -- flash sheets! prints! clothing?! other art/merch are on their way. And we invite anyone who has spent time in our space, thinks of us fondly, and/or believes in us/our community/art/space to make your own fundraiser or chip in however many dollars you can!

Save Shanzhai!