The Coletivo Acuenda, formed by artists from Jardim Romano in the East Zone of São Paulo, began its journey in 2014 and, over the course of a decade, has been promoting discussions about LGBTQIAPN+ issues within the community and the artistic scene. Based at the Espaço Cultural Mansão das Queens, located in the heart of Jardim Romano, the collective seeks not only to promote drag culture but also to support peripheral artists.

Among the collective's initiatives is the "Drag Course," which offers professional development opportunities for those wishing to explore the Art of Drag, and the ZLGBT+ Showcase, featuring a program exclusively made up of LGBTQIAPN+ and peripheral artists. There is also the "Drag D'água" contest, currently in its tenth edition, which reveals talents among Drag Queens, Drag Kings, and Transformist Artists.

In 2022 and 2023, with the support of the 6th Edition of the Program for the Promotion of Peripheral Culture, the collective launched the "Mapa Drag." The result of careful research on the Drag scene in São Paulo, this mapping identified and gave visibility to artists from various regions of the city, promoting their work through the Mapa Drag platform.

To learn more about Coletivo Acuenda, our projects, and actions, navigate through the website and follow our history and event agenda!