The term sapphic comes from the Greek poet Sappho, who is celebrated for her poetry exploring themes of love and desire between women. In the context of Sapphest, and as it’s more commonly understood in queer spaces, sapphic is an inclusive umbrella term for folks who identify as women, nonbinary, trans, two-spirit, genderqueer, and agender, and who experience love or attraction for others within these communities. Sapphics may identify as lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, asexual, aromantic, queer, or something else entirely. Because the term is intentionally expansive, it resists rigid definitions.

Sapphic is not only an identity. It is also a community, a culture, and a celebration of both softness and strength, decadence, revelry, and ethereal beauty. It reflects a way of moving through the world with deep emotion, tenderness, and sacred connection. Sapphest welcomes all self-identified Sapphics and allies.

Definitely not! Sapphest events are designed to celebrate sapphic art and community, but allies are more than welcome.

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