The Pride 1983 exhibit looks at the beginnings of Pride—and some of its precursors—here in the Green Mountain State. But the LGBTQ+ community is diverse, and perspectives on the role of Pride celebrations differ between people—and have certainly evolved over time.
To learn more about how people think about Pride today, VFC and the Pride Center of Vermont are reaching out to hear your response to the question: “What does Pride mean to you?”
All you have to do is make a recording and submit it. With your permission it will become part of a collection in the VFC Archive associated with the Pride 1983 exhibit, potentially be be shared through VFC and Pride Center of Vermont social media channels as part of Pride celebrations, and possibly even become part of the Pride 1983 exhibit!
How to participate:
Make a solo recording on your phone - record your answer on your smartphone or an audio recorder and upload it using the form below.
Make a solo recording using your webcam - click below to access a secure link to an online Oral History recording platform called TheirStory. You’ll need to give TheirStory permission to access your webcam and microphone and then you can record your answer directly into TheirStory! Only the VFC will be able to access the recording.
Record with a friend
In person - if it’s safe to be in person sit down in a quiet place with a friend and record each other’s answers on a smartphone or audio recorder; upload the recording via the form below.
Remotely - it’s also possible to make a recording over Zoom with a friend and upload it using the form below.
Recording Guidelines and training session
If you’re less familiar with making your own recordings on a smartphone or via Zoom we’ve created some simple guidelines to help you out. You can also attend a short online training and info session on Thursday, June 10 from 7:00 - 8:00 pm if you have any questions about how to participate.
Submit Audio
Don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions: mwesley@vermontfolklifecenter.org