Scarborough Pride celebrates LGBTQ+ History Month with inspiring new exhibition

Scarborough Pride will celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month at a news exhibition starting February 1 - Image: Aidan Brooks

In celebration of LGBTQ+ History Month, Scarborough Pride, in collaboration with Scarborough Museums and Galleries, will present Picturing Pride, an evocative new exhibition created by photographer Aidan Brooks.

This vibrant collection of portraits, captured during Scarborough Pride 2024, offers a striking visual celebration of the town’s diverse LGBTQ+ community.

The exhibition will run from Saturday, February 1 to Saturday, April 26, at Scarborough Art Gallery, inviting locals and visitors alike to experience the power of representation and community.

Each portrait tells a unique story, celebrating individuality and pride while showcasing the rich tapestry of LGBTQ+ identities.

Aidan Brooks, the creative force behind the collection, said: “Society has a way of concerning us with labels and assumptions.

“My hope is for everyone to take back their space and proudly own who they are.”

George Wakely, Chair of Scarborough Pride, said: “Picturing Pride is more than an exhibition – it’s a celebration of who we are and how far we’ve come.

“It highlights the beauty of our community and reminds us why Pride is so important, not just in September, or in Pride Month, but all year round.

“LGBTQ+ History Month is an important time to remember members of the LGBTQ+ community who fought hard and suffered injustice and prejudices for us to be able to be as open and proud as we are today.”

As a centrepiece of LGBTQ+ History Month, Picturing Pride underscores the importance of visibility and representation.

The exhibition sets the stage for the next big event on the Scarborough Pride calendar: Scarborough Pride 2025, which will take place on Saturday, September 13, 2025.

Scarborough Pride is only made possible and free to the public by the kind support of Business Allies and local sponsors.

If you or your business are thinking of getting involved or are wanting to sponsor Pride, you can do so by heading to Scarborough Pride’s website www.ScarboroughPride.co.uk and going to either the ‘volunteer’ or ‘Business Allys’ section.

For more information on the exhibition and opening times, please visit Scarborough Art Gallery’s www.scarboroughmuseumsandgalleries.co.uk website.