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Thaddeus Art
@peterthaddeusart.bsky.social
I’m an artist specializing in the depictions and empowerment of the LGBTQ+ community. You can find me in person at exhibits around the United states and online at thaddeusart.com (where you can also find my exhibit schedule). 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️💖🫶✊🍑
Wishing all of you a very Happy Holigays!
Here’s a preview of what’s to come in 2026, as Empowerment 2025 becomes Passion Project 2026!
#happyholigays #passionproject2026 #lgbtqart #queerartist #thaddeusart
December 25, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Happy Coming Out Day!! No matter who you are, who you love, how you dress, or how you express yourself—you are valid and beautiful and fabulous! 💖🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🔥😘🤗#comingoutdayrealness #comingoutday #lgbtqart #thaddeusart
October 12, 2025 at 3:58 AM
New here? Welcome!
Here’s a brief preview of my world…
#thaddeusart #lgbtqart #diversityinart #queerartist #comeintomyworlde
August 25, 2025 at 1:49 AM
My next, and longest-running outdoor exhibit, is The Lakeview East Festival of the Arts on September 13th & 14th! This will be my 14th year at this festival, and I will be in my usual spot next to Cram Fashion. I hope to see you there! 🎨🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈#queerartist #lgbtqart #thaddeusart #acrylicpainter
August 4, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Improving on a painting I created years ago…I just need 7 men in their birthday suits. Finished piece coming in September—see it at the Lakeview East Festival of the Arts in Chicago! #lgbtqart #climbers #queerart #pylon #northhalsted #lakevieweast #boystown #acrylicpainter #thaddeusart #summerfun
July 23, 2025 at 8:43 AM
If you need to break free from the ordinary and be part of something fabulous this weekend, I highly recommend Bloomington-Normal Pridefest this Saturday! My art booth is on Main Street across from The Bistro! Saturday 4pm-11pm 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🎨🍑#bloomingtonnormal #lgbtqart #queerartist #pride #thaddeusart
July 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Funded by Max’s Mission, an agency dedicated to supporting families who have experienced loss from suicide, this mural series will be a bright, hopeful light of diversity, inclusion, and joy.
In Centennial Park Skate Park in Naperville, where Max Wijangco and his friends created community.
July 19, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Hey Pickleball players, sportsball fans, Chicago folks, and lovers of my owls…Thaddeus Art Pickleball paddles are here!

They are $129 each (+ tax/shipping)
Pick one up at a Thaddeus Art exhibit near you, or purchase online at thaddeusart.com/thegiftshop (pricing online reflects $20 shipping).
June 11, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Good morning!🌞Day 2 of World Pride begins shortly…see you sooooooon!🤩🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈💖🥰🎨🌎#worldpride2025 #queerartist #lgbtqart #thaddeusart #travelingartist #freehugs
June 8, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Thaddeus Art at World Pride Festival starts tomorrow! Booth P422 on Pennsylvania Ave. in Washington DC. #worldpride2025 #thaddeusart #queerartist #supportqueerartists #supportlgbtq
June 6, 2025 at 7:17 PM
The world awaits at World Pride Festival! Come join the fierce celebration of queer lives, and see me and my latest art in the pink section, booth P422 this Saturday/Sunday June 7th & 8th, 12-7. #worldpride2025 #lgbtqart #queerartist #theworldawaits #pride #prideisaprotest #washingtondc
June 6, 2025 at 1:01 AM
My “Pink Money” blog is dedicated the queer and ally creatives who are just trying to make it.
You’ve always had the power. 💪🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

A very special thanks to my friend and photographer Greg Macek for the fabulous photos! 📸

Read the blog, and view the photos at thaddeusart.com/blog👀✍️
https://thaddeusart.com/blog👀✍️
May 31, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Hello fabulous people! It may be Monday, but that means we have all week to become that phoenix we know we are!
“Pink Money” blog coming soon.
Photography by Greg Macek.
“Phoenix 2025” by me.
Check out the painting at my upcoming exhibits.
Purchase prints at thaddeusart.com/outofthisworld
May 12, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Good morning fabulous people! It may be Monday, but that means we have all week to become that phoenix we know we are!
“Pink Money” blog coming soon.
Photography by Greg Macek.
“Phoenix 2025” by me.
Check out the painting at my upcoming exhibits.
Purchase prints at thaddeusart.com/outofthisworld
May 12, 2025 at 10:26 PM
“Pink Money” exposes the joy within the tough necessity of protest. This blog post and photographic expression is coming out at the end of the month, just in time for Pride! I’ll be hitting the streets soon after, at the World Pride Street Festival! Photography by Greg Macek. 🎨🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈💖🧱✨ #pinkmoney
May 9, 2025 at 12:28 AM
My upcoming blog, “Pink Money”, delves into the financial ties of queer artists, including the importance of music to the festival scene. Coming soon! Photo by Greg Macek #pinkmoney #queerartist #lgbtqart #gayartist #musicians #queermusicians #supportartists #artistssupportingartists #thaddeusart
May 1, 2025 at 9:33 AM
“Pink Money”, my 2025 photoshoot and blog, are being edited and written and will be coming out soon! Thanks to Greg Macek for being my fabulous photographer throughout all the shennanigans…the painting swaps, the feathers, the leathers, that beer I spilled—I appreciate you!📸🎨🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈
#pinkmoney
April 14, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Thaddeus Art’s Empowerment 2025 starts now! Headed off to Phoenix, AZ for Rainbows Festival…followed by a year of coast to coast travel with my art! Continue to follow me for exciting exhibit announcements! #empowerment2025 #thaddeusart
April 1, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Wishing all my trans friends a fierce and joyous TDOV! I know it’s officially tomorrow, but you know the gays…we celebrate everything all week! 🏳️‍⚧️🎨🥳✊#tdov #thaddeusart #transgenderdayofvisibility2025 #beyourbrandofvisible
March 30, 2025 at 8:13 PM
To celebrate my birthday, I’m offering up my latest creations for sale! Give the gift of empowerment to yourself or somebody you love with new Thaddeus Art Queer Empowerment Pendants! 🧱🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🔻🎨
Purchase and find further info at thaddeusart.com/thegiftshop
March 14, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Colorizing a new piece!
March 10, 2025 at 4:04 AM
As I get ready for an artistic photoshoot and a solo show in Chicago, I can’t help but feel like I’ve done this before 🤣🎨

I am looking forward to showing off how far I’ve come in “Empowerment 2025”–the photoshoot, and upcoming 2025 exhibits like the Thaddeus Spring Home Show: Chicago!
March 6, 2025 at 3:56 AM
My latest 16” x 16” original Mantini painting is complete and available for purchase! Contact me for details. #mantini #cocktailart #lgbtqart #cheers #acrylicpainter #studiotime #thaddeusart
March 4, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Sharing the process for my brand new Queer Empowerment pendants! 3 painting steps before signing/sealing each piece (plus additional custom option I’ll be sharing soon!), leather cord, and hand painting each box for a fully custom piece of wearable art! Get your brick online starting March 14th!
March 3, 2025 at 2:50 AM