Femina Potens

 

 

 

Member of The Month!

Q: "How do you see Femina Potens as a positive force in the feminist community of performers and directors in the adult entertainment industry?"

 

A:   "Feminism in adult film emerged during the feminist ”sex wars” over pornography decades ago. At that time, a fledgling subculture called sex-positive feminism challenged the anti-porn, anti-sex feminists who believed that pornography incited violence against women. The pro-porn warriors of those days, Annie Sprinkle, Carol Queen, Nina Hartley, Pat/Patrick Califia, and Gayle Rubin, to name a few, shaped a philosophy of female empowerment that is the creative heart of Femina Potens.

In the new century feminist voices in adult film remain iconoclastic, this time pushing the genre beyond the old patriarchal stags and their modern offspring, gonzo porn. Through a variety of endeavors—gallery art, performance art, workshops, panel discussions, film festivals—Femina Potens is on the forefront of this continuing revolution. FP supports the needs and desires of marginalized sexualities, the BDSM and LGBTQ communities, who are stakeholders in the production of their own porn. Femina Potens is the most positive force in adult community because the gallery is more than an art space; it is a cultural home for performers and directors—Madison Young, Dylan Ryan, Lorelei Lee, Jiz Lee, April Flores, Courtney Trouble, and Shine Louise Houston, to name a few—whose work is transforming porn into art by celebrating all sexualities.

Incidentally, a major figure in this narrative is Madison. Her tireless efforts and commitment to the cause has singularly moved her into women’s history as the epitomical spokesperson for modern day feminism in adult film."

 

-Rich Moreland   

Member since 2009

 

Become a member today!

 

   

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Volunteer of The Month!

Q. "How has becoming a FP volunteer cultivated a difference in your life?"

 

A: "The first time I came to Femina Potens was for a 'Queering Your Sex' workshop held during Homo-A-Gogo last year.  I was really amazed how one small space could hold so many of my favorite things!  Art & Sex???  With sassy feminism oozing out everywhere?!?  Excellent combination, if I may say so myself!  I felt like the Goddess had dropped FP right there on the corner just for me!  As a 22 year old who only recently took the plunge into owning her sexuality, I am lucky to have such a wonderful haven of acceptance and support in my life.

 

Volunteering at FP has connected me to an amazing network of artists, friends, events and organizations that make little baby queers like me feel enriched, valued, and happy to be alive!  Two years ago I never would have had the balls to attend a bondage event or porn screening, but today I'm sitting in the front row!  Not only do I get to participate in all that FP has to offer, but as a volunteer I help to make FP an important place in other people's lives.  I thank FP for anchoring me in the San Francisco queer community."

-Farrell Topham

Marketing Assistant

Volunteer since 2010

 

Become a volunteer today!

 

Femina Potens has lovingly gathered a group of fashionable artists for your haute couture tastes this August.  We're excited to be able to present to you this sexy, fashion-forward, Queerest of Haute-Queer shows!  For the entire month you can catch a stunningly off-center multimedia art show that combines the fashionably distinguished photography, couture designs, and textile installations by  artists Najva Sol, Molly Crabapple, Mev Luna, Jesse Trepper, Corey Gunter Brown & Cassidy Wright.   Come Dress Your Inner Couture with Your Outer Queer amongst these outrageous designs and explore what queer identity and alternative fashion are really about with those that know what  Taking it Off  and  Putting it On  really mean.  
 
FP is known for it's risqué behavior and wants you to explore your options with up-and-coming designers of fashion-as-art & art-as-fashion!  We welcome you to the  Opening Reception & Artist Talk at 7pm  on Saturday evening, August 7th, 2010.  Partake in artistic insight, refreshments and libations during opening night and introduce yourself to the artists.  And of course, keep coming all month long as we bring you an array of enticing workshops, performances and events.  Show runs through August 28, 2010.

   

                                                                                                    Molly Crabapple & Najva Sol

 

Want a Free Ride?   Well, you have to do more than just  beg for it .  Become a  volunteer !  As an added bonus to being part of the Castro’s premier women/queer art gallery team and seriously helping out your community, you get a free pass to all events! That’s right! Learn how to tie up your partner, see unique artwork before anyone else, watch sizzling burlesque dancers, and meet talented key figures of the art community FOR FREE. We are looking for interested, talented motivated individuals to help us install amazing art, maintain our internet presence, curate the gallery, and recruit new artists and venues! Add your own distinctive touch to Femina Potens!

 

FP Boutique  - Sales, Online Store & Finding new product

FP Facilities - TLC & organization for the physical space 
Volunteer Department  - Scheduling, Retention & Recruitment
Visual Art Department  - Curration, FP Edge, Artist Coordination, Installation, Recruiting new artists & venues

Marketing Department  - Archivist/ Historian , Newsletter, Photography, Videographers, Online Marketing, Writers, Copy editors

Fundraising & Development Department  - Member Recruitment & Development, Fundraiser Event Coordination, Grant Writing, Co-Sponsorship Opportunities

Anyone  who wants to further their involvement with the FP Mission!

 

And any other people who  want to join our smart and sexy team.   Apply online today.    This is your chance to get intimate with the "Best XX XXX of the Bay."