About WerQfest

WerQfest is an arts and culture festival highlighting the black queer, trans and non-binary community. Our mission is to use the power of arts & entertainment to create safe spaces & amplify artists, organizations, and voices within the Black queer community. WerQfest was created as a platform to provide powerful, uplifting, and creative content within the LGBTQIA+ community, highlighting the experience of the Black community. We believe in celebrating the artistry, identity, and inclusivity of rising and established talent within the LGBTQIA+ community throughout the entire year. 

Founded and produced by Tre’von Griffith and Shelton Boyd-Griffith

press

Tre’von Griffith and Shelton Boyd-Griffith celebrate St. Louis’ Black queer community with WerQfest
INTO

WerQfest in St. Louis will celebrate Black, queer creativity — and joy
St. Louis Public Radio

WerQfest headliner Durand Bernarr helps pave the way for Black, queer Artists
St. Louis Post-Dispatch

WerQfest Named “Best Arts & Music Festival 2022”
Riverfront Times

We are committed to highlighting and raising awareness for LGBTQ+ causes. A portion of the proceeds from our events or merch are allocated to local and national nonprofit organizations.

If you are interested in being a part of the WerQfest family, please get in touch:

Event Sponsors 
Press Inquires 
Talent 
General Inquires 

Regional Arts Commission
Jamo Presents
Jazz St. Louis

City of St. Louis Department of Health
(Community Partner)

DO314
(Media Partner)

Visitor Assembly
(Creative Partner)