2026 THEYFRIEND Application Workshop
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 5:30 - 7 PM
About the Event
The THEYFRIEND Nonbinary Performance Festival, a yearly gathering dedicated to uplifting, centering, and celebrating nonbinary performers and creative expression, is seeking performers for our 2026 festival.
Join festival curators Rawiyah Tariq and Vin Seaman on Wednesday, July 1 for a free virtual application workshop designed to help you put your best foot forward.
We'll walk through the full application guidelines, review each narrative question, share tips for preparing strong work samples, and answer your questions about participating in this year's festival. Whether you're a first-time applicant or a returning artist, this workshop is a chance to learn more about the festival and connect directly with the curatorial team before applications close.
For more information and for full eligibility and festival information, please access our 2026 THEYFRIEND Nonbinary Performance Festival Artist Guidelines & Application Instructions.
Accessibility Information:
We are committed to making the application process accessible and supportive. In addition to our application workshop, we also offer:
Flexible Application Formats: Applicants may submit their narrative responses in written form, audio recording or video submission.
Application Template: Take a look at the application questions so you can draft your responses
If you have any access needs or requests, please email vin@diamond-wave.org and we will do our best to accommodate you!
About THEYFRIEND
THEYFRIEND uplifts, centers, and celebrates nonbinary artists and has grown into a cornerstone gathering for nonbinary creative community in the Bay Area and beyond. Our goals are to:
Present high-quality, interactive artistic experiences that showcase the creativity and diversity of nonbinary performers.
Foster welcoming spaces where nonbinary people and people of all gender expressions can connect, build belonging, and celebrate together.
To learn more about past festivals, programming, and our work, visit THEYFRIEND online.
To Attend
Please register via Zoom to attend our free virtual application workshop.
Want to participate but not a performer? Volunteer with us! We need your help to make this year’s THEYFRIEND happen!