Courtnay McFarlane’s work is rooted in blending art with activism more than any one medium.A Jamaican born visual artist, curator, poet, and a long-time activist, Courtnay seeks to provide a voice for – and bring visibility to – Black LGBTQ2 individuals and issues.

Courtnay has produced a multitude of workand he was a founding member of groups from the 80’s and 90’s such as Zami, AYA Men,The Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention and Blackness Yes – the organizing committee Blockorama at Pride. Forerunners of Black LGBTQ2 advocacy, they laid the foundation for several events, organizations, and movements today. In his other life, Courtnay works in the community health sector where he is currently Director, Child, Youth and Family Services at Regent Park Community Health Centre.

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