ABOUT

We are a group of Trans and Non-Binary geeks who make art & produce art-focused community events.

Working remotely in Georgia & Michigan, Hatchling Studios includes professional & hobbyist artists who create everything from video games to hand crafted jewelry.

We believe it is important to build resources and provide opportunity for like-minded creatives & those struggling to start or continue their art due to identity, censorship, economic barriers or disability-status. We strive to create spaces for mutual support and networking through hosting art markets, cabaret shows, and other events.

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THE GUILD

  • Lawrence Appenzeller (He/They)

    EVENT PRODUCER & DESIGNER

  • Adrian Valdés (They/Them)

    2D ARTIST

  • Blake (All Pronouns)

    WRITER & FIBER ARTIST

  • Soap (All Pronouns)

    PROGRAMMER

  • Miriel (He/Him)

    MASCOT

  • Tabasco (He/Him)

    CHIEF MORALE OFFICER

Why “Hatchling”?

"Egg" or "Egg Mode" is internet slang used to describe transgender individuals who do not realize they are a transgender person yet or are not out with their identity- kind of like being “in the closet”. “Hatching" has a similar meaning as "coming out” (Jill 2019). Thanks, Jill.

There is discourse around this analogy within the community. We don’t like the idea of “cracking eggs”- we believe hatching is your own personal journey to realizing your gender identity. Plus, we love turtles. Hence, Hatchling Studios…hatched.

Values

  • Mutual respect and trust create a base to work towards a shared vision.

  • Empower each other to share individual creators’ voices, cultures, & experiences.

  • Support skill-sharing & networking to learn and evolve artistically & professionally.

  • No one person’s job is more valuable than another’s.

Goals

  • Create shared creative spaces for marginalized artists.

  • Provide opportunity by creating events that share art by censored & marginalized creators.

  • Facilitate a positive, low-pressure environment to create, share, network, & develop artistically & professionally.