Gallery Azul Sept. 3rd - Oct. 10th 2026

Why Do I Care centers the complex, personal intersections of culture and queerness, inviting ten queer artists of color into a space where they can express what and who they care about.

"so as not to offend god; Flesh Deposit" Soledad Verkler
"You Could Be Anyone You Want, Why Stop Now?" Shawn Dettenmaier (above), "Social Injustice" David Flores (below)
"Who the Neighborhood Watches" Elijah Jeruh
"The Beauty of Thriving" Shawn Dettemeier
"Have you ever tried...this one? ;)" (left) "And you're watching Disney Channel" (right), Matthew Castro
"A Murder of Sorts: Reprise" Soledad Verkler (left), "Impenetrable" Vincent Martinez (right)
"Transubstaniation" Ricky Rosado (left), "Smokescreen Girl" Shawn Dettenmaier (middle), "Heart Full of Contradictions" Yolanda Martinez (right)
"American Dream", Gloria Inez
"so as not to offend god; Flesh Deposit" (close up), Soledad Verkler
Main Wall (close up)
Gallery Azul, Main Room
San Pedro First Thursday Artwalk
Why Do I Care Flyer copy.jpg
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