SALVAGE: Queer Pride Clothing and Book Swap

So much trans and queer history, pride, stories, and celebration exists through fashion, clothing, and books. Celebrating this tradition, Gallatin introduces SALVAGE: Queer Pride Clothing and Book Swap! LGBTQ+ identified and allied students, staff and faculty across Gallatin and NYU are invited to celebrate Pride month by shedding items that no longer work for them, in hopes of finding new ones that best align with their vision of themselves. This swap is intended to be a safe space for attendees to explore and express themselves through their sense of style.

When participants arrive on the day of the event, they will be encouraged to bring at least one article of clothing, accessory item, or one book to participate in the swap. Participants will donate their item, then will be able to peruse around the space to see what pieces speak to them. Participants will be allowed to take up to 5 items from the Clothing/Book Swap. In keeping with queer multimedia traditions, attendees will also be able to use STAC’s button maker to create Pride pins to celebrate themselves! Any leftover items will be donated to Out My Closet and Housing Works, two LGBTQ+ organizations.

In advance of the event on June 20, Gallatin Student Life will be collecting donations to supplement the reserve of swap items. Donations for SALVAGE will begin the week of April 24, 2023 in the Gallatin Student Lounge Room 522.

New York University and Gallatin provide accommodations to people living with disabilities who wish to attend events at the School, whether in person or virtually. To request accommodations or should you have questions regarding accessibility for an event, please contact Gallatin’s Office of Special Events by emailing gallatinevents@nyu.edu.

Gallatin reserves the right to capture and use images (including video, photo, audio) of participants at this event in its current or future marketing materials. These materials include but are not limited to: social media, digital and/or print posters, email and web-based materials. By attending and participating in this event, you are consenting to having your image captured for these purposes. If you have concerns about your likeness being used, please reach out to gallatinevents@nyu.edu and we will accommodate your request.