Founded and facilitated by queer and trans folx and women, BOSS is committed to eradicating gender and sexual orientation pay gaps in the building trades.
Our Programs
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Each year, BOSS opens its space to an artist and provides the tools, guidance, and resources needed to empower them in their craft.
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Courses, events, and learning opportunities from BOSS’s network of queer and femme tradespeople.
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BOSS works with LGBTQ+ nonprofits to organize building and renovation days in support of housing LGBTQ+ folx in Tucson.
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BOSS partners with industry leaders to bring the community opportunities to learn more about trades.
How to be a BOSS
Become an Artist in Residence
Shop & equipment access
Mentorships
Solo exhibition
Donate
Fund shop rent
Provide materials & tools
Access to safety equipment
Volunteer & Participate
Community builds & workshops
Event operations
Business & grant writing
For Tradespeople
Collaborate
Jobs & mutual aid projects
Become a mentor
Referral & networking opportunities
Our People
It all started with two trans makers and one shared vision: To create an inclusive, equitable, and diverse trades community in Tucson.
Meet the folx behind BOSS:
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FounderHe/him/hey grrrl
TC is trans and queer and the Poet Laureate of Tucson, AZ. You can also call TC "TigerCakes," his trail name.
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Co-Founderhe/him/his
Victor is trans and queer. He is also a metal artist, designer/fabricator of custom furniture, and dog-dad.