Carving Our Stories - Relief Printmaking Workshop
Join Sow Art Collective and teaching artist Bronson Soza for a free one-day printmaking workshop. Create unique linocut prints exploring personal narrative, intergenerational storytelling, and archive. Participants will be invited to contribute their finished works to be part of an artist book which will serve as an artifact of the workshop series and celebrate the identities of our communities.
Please feel free to bring family photos, documents, and other memorabilia for inspiration.
All materials provided, open to all skill levels
⏰ May 27th, 6-8:30 PM
📍Casa Caracol, 906 W Roosevelt St #3, Phoenix, AZ
Supported by Scottsdale Arts ArtSpark Program
Excited to share that my piece “Service” will be shown at the 2026 @internationalmrleatherinc Art Show in Chicago!
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IMLBB and the Leather Archives & Museum are proud to present:
DEFIANT / RESTRAINT, the inaugural IMLBB Art Show at the Congress Hotel, on view in the Oxford Room (1st Floor)
May 21, 2026 through May 24, 2026.
DEFIANT / RESTRAINT features work which is not only a representation of the leather, kink, fetish and BDSM Community, but those existing in celebration of and advocates for the sustained queer space custom-made to the specifications and desires of eroticism.
IMPORTANT DATES:
5.21.26 - Opening Night Party with cash bar, live performance art, and Ralph Bruneau (winner, IML
2017) announcing the winners of the art show (9p - 12a) - please note: the opening night party is happening concurrently with other IMLBB events Spit Shine and Gear Blast happening at the Congress, so come take a spin through the art show in your favorite sexy gear and head up to the rest of the weekend’s kick-off events!
5.22.26 - Art Show open (12p - 6p)
5.23.26 - Art Show open (12p - 6p)
5.24.26 - Art Show open (12p - 5p)
Invitations/Barriers
Ink on cochineal-dyed paper, reclaimed wood
8 pieces, 7.25” x 7.25”
This series examines architectural fixtures as a form of communication. “Go away,” “grab me,” “look, but don’t touch,” “see what’s inside.” These messages can be conveyed in a utilitarian or embellished manner. This mirrors the physicality, tension, and style in the ways we invite others connect with us.
Made at @museumofnaz ’s Namingha Institute
Restraint
Ink on paper
22”x22”
This work explores the parallels between rodeo and queer leather culture. Submission, control, and pageantry are all factors at play in these performances of exaggerated masculinity. A choice presents itself: struggle for power like the raging bull, or relinquish control and discover a new kind of freedom and bliss.
Created at @museumofnaz ’s Namingha Institute
I’ve had a beautiful past two weeks in Flagstaff at @museumofnaz Namingha Institute! So thankful to be able to work alongside my lovely cohort, push ourselves in our creative practices, and eat lots of cornish pasties. Excited for tonight’s exhibition! Let me know if you wanna last minute RSVP.
Stop by @bunkhousesaloon for tonight’s erotic art showcase with @thems.phx and @southwestleatherbearfam (see pinned post for details)
This is such a unique and important event, bringing art to our communities outside of the gallery context and supporting queer erotic art and the artists who make it in their explorations of sensuality and intimacy. There’s so many amazing pieces in this show and I want you all to see it!
I’ll have some prints from Sonoran Erotic on sale benefiting thems., so stop by and say hi!
Some belt buckles inspired by different popular designs from rodeo gear. I love their symbolism and purpose in commemorating a rider’s milestones and experiences. Interested in appropriating them for a queer narrative.
Been working on stuff at @museumofnaz Namingha Institute for the last few days! Exploring motifs from rodeo and leather culture and ideas of bondage and release of control. This character has been reappearing in my sketch books over the years and I thought it was time he gets a dedicated piece. Really excited to be working at a larger scale than I’m used to.
The lineup for May 1st at Bunkhouse just got even bigger!
We are thrilled to announce that DJ GHOST EFFECT has joined the roster to keep the floor moving. 🎧🔥
🔥 EXCLUSIVE SPONSOR ALERT:
We have some incredible prizes lined up for our community fundraiser:
We are honored to feature a special charity raffle with THREE stunning pieces donated by the legendary Tony Cabral. Known for his mastery of the male form and fetish aesthetics, this is your chance to own a piece of world-class erotic art while supporting the community.
We are also raffling off Two Day Passes to Tony’s House! Experience PHX’s premier 7-bedroom, mid-century boutique resort. Relax by the heated pool and hot tub in a private, clothing-optional oasis. 🌴☀️
🏠 BEYOND THE LENS: DISCOVER TONY’S HOUSE
If you’re traveling in for First Friday or looking for the ultimate local escape, check out Tony’s House. It’s a stunning 7-bedroom, clothing-optional boutique resort right here in Phoenix. Mid-century decor, heated pool, and total privacy—it’s the perfect place to “vacation naturally” during any visit in town.
👉 Check him out: @tonycabralphotography
👞 LIVE BOOTBLACKING:
We are excited to announce that Pup Bandito (@pupbandito ) will be set up in the house providing bootblacking services all night.
⛓️ LIVE DEMOS & PERFORMANCES:
See the skills and traditions of the SWLB Family and friends up close
THE VIBE:
🖼️ 8PM - 10PM: Erotic Art Gallery (Curated by @themsphoenix )
⛓️ 10PM - 12AM: Gear Night Social with DJ HI-SIR & DJ GHOST EFFECT
🥃 Jell-O Shots & SWLB Family Raffle
📍 Location: Pat O’s Bunkhouse Saloon (Melrose District)
🔞 Entry: Strictly 21+ | No street visibility for art.
Join us as we build community with art, gear, a good beats. See you there, Familia! 🐾🐻
📢 A huge shoutout to the incredible @bronsonart for the stunning flyer artwork. His vision perfectly captures the energy and inclusivity we’re building with this bridge event.
#OverdrivePHX #FurAndGold #SWLBF #LeatherCommunity #BearCommunity TonyCabral PhoenixArt GearNight BunkhouseSaloon
Spent the last two weeks teaching printmaking to 8th graders through @tempecityarts Arts in Schools Residency! This was my first time teaching middle schoolers and I was amazed by the students’ creativity and willingness to experiment. We learned about the history of printmaking, it‘s ability to enact social change, as well as how to carve and print works of their own.
Thank you Tempe City Arts for this opportunity and to Miss K for welcoming me into your classroom! Hoping we have some future printmakers!
