Blackout Poetry Aotearoa

Auckland-based creative facilitator Blackout Poetry Aotearoa leads mixed-media workshops focused on gender identity exploration through artistic practice. Their signature Express Your Gender Collage Workshop debuted at Auckland Pride Festival, providing structured creative activities for LGBTQIA+ participants and allies. The workshops blend collage techniques with guided discussions about personal identity expression. The Gender Centre and Auckland Pride regularly partner with Blackout Poetry Aotearoa to bring these creative programs to local queer communities. Their facilitation methodology integrates hands-on art making with group dialogue and reflection. Workshop formats accommodate participants across all skill levels and artistic backgrounds. Blackout Poetry Aotearoa's programming contributes to Aotearoa New Zealand's queer creative infrastructure through regular community workshops and festival appearances. Their practice centers on mixed media collage as a tool for exploring gender identity and self-expression. The workshops create dedicated space for LGBTQIA+ community members to engage with visual art in an identity-affirming context.