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Flowing Together LGBTQ+ Teens & Allies Watercolor Event
April 8 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
In celebration of Earth Day, the Community of Rainbow Affirming Youth (RAY) is thrilled to partner with the Doan Brook Watershed Partnership to host Flowing Together: Expressing Interdependence with the Natural World Through Watercolor Painting.
Using water gathered from Doan Brook, LGBTQ+ teens and teen allies (ages 12–18) will explore the theme of interdependence—between people, place, and planet—through watercolor painting. Guided by Emily Kao, Executive Director of Doan Brook Watershed Partnership, participants will learn how the brook connects and sustains our community, and reflect on their own relationships with nature and each other.
Youth will have the opportunity to express their thoughts, feelings, and memories through art. Finished pieces may be shared independently in an online gallery hosted by Doan Brook as part of their Voices of the Brook initiative.
The evening wraps up with a Choose Your Own Adventure after‑party, featuring:
- Snacks and refreshments
- Art and craft stations
- Games and playful activities
- Chill spaces to relax and connect
Event Details
- What: Flowing Together
- When: Friday, April 17, 2026 | 6:30–10:00 PM
- Who: LGBTQ+ Youth & Youth Allies (ages 12–18)
- Where: 21600 Shaker Blvd, Shaker Heights, Ohio
- How to Register: Email Valerie Hura at valerie.hura@uucleveland.org
RAY is a ministry of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland (UUCC). We offer a welcoming, affirming space where youth can gather, explore, learn, and have fun. While we proudly support UUCC youth, RAY is open to young people from across Greater Cleveland.
Know a teen who might enjoy a creative, joyful evening of painting and connection? Invite them to join us—and don’t forget to register!