It’s time for Detroit’s creative scene to shine.

Hotter Than July: Art & Film Festival is back July 24 (6–9 PM) at LGBT Detroit—bringing together artists, filmmakers, and storytellers who don’t just create… they shift culture.

Rooted in this year’s theme, “You Are, We Are Hotter Than July,” we’re standing firm in Our Art. Our Stories. Our Way.

Led by Damon “Magic” Percy (Author, Film Producer, Poet), Chris INPAQ Sutton (Film Director, Cinematographer, Storyteller), and Joseph Hunter (Content Creator, Filmmaker), this space is built to center Black LGBTQ+ creatives—on their terms.

This year’s festival will highlight artists working across multiple mediums, including:

– Canvas and visual art
– Filmmaking
– Photography
– Poetry

From film and photography capturing our truth, to visual art on canvas shaping our imagination, to poetry giving language to our lives—this is where Detroit’s creativity lives, breathes, and takes center stage.

Not watered down. Not explained. Just felt.

Submissions open until June 7 at 11 PM EST

Pull up or submit: hotterthanjuly.org