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Lesbian Visibility Week serves as a beacon of support, shining a light on the experiences, perspectives, and needs of LGBTQ+ women and nonbinary people. Our mission is to foster greater understanding, enhance visibility, and build a lasting, positive legacy for our community.

Our theme for LVW 2026 is: Health and Wellbeing

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WHAT IS LESBIAN
VISIBILITY WEEK?

Lesbian Visibility Week (April 20-26, 2026) is an annual international movement that celebrates lesbians, queer women, and nonbinary individuals. Founded in 2020 by Linda Riley (DIVA Charitable Trust), LVW works to ensure lesbians’ lives, culture, and communities are visible across public, social, and cultural spaces. Lesbian Visibility Week centers community connection and diverse leadership. Lesbian Visibility Week is powered by The Curve Foundation in North America.

Why it Matters

Lesbians face persistent erasure in media and culture, misrepresentation and stereotypes, and a lack of spaces specifically celebrating queer women. Visibility boosts belonging and safety.

Who We Mean When We Say "Lesbian"

LVW is inclusive: our umbrella covers many identities, including lesbians, queer women, bi women, trans women, nonbinary folks, and those connected to lesbian culture.

Visibility strengthens all of us. You don’t have to identify as a lesbian to uplift those who do.

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events &
programming

The Curve Foundation proudly champions Lesbian Visibility Week as the official U.S. host of this global annual event.

Curve’s vibrant week of in-person and virtual events features:

Beyond the Rainbow – Our signature speaker series showcasing powerful voices and stories.
The Curve Power List – Celebrating influential leaders shaping culture.
Lesbian Film Series – Showcasing impactful films that highlight diverse queer experiences.
Photo Exhibits & Art Shows – Elevating LGBTQ+ artists and visual storytelling.
Queer Women in Sports Day – Nationwide panels, watch parties, and in-stadium activations.
Support for Grassroots Events – Amplifying community-led initiatives across North America.
Market Research with Kantar – Providing valuable insights into LGBTQ+ communities.

the curve power list

A highlight of Lesbian Visibility Week, the Curve Power List is a celebration of LGBTQ+ women and nonbinary people who are creating seismic shifts in the North America, shaping culture, policy, and social change. From sports and entertainment icons to corporate leaders and politicians, these individuals are breaking barriers, challenging norms, and leaving an indelible mark on our community and beyond.

Nominations for the Curve Power List come from the community – from peers, mentors, fans, and employers. Curve invites former Power List honorees to help determine the finalists each year.

Join us in honoring these luminaries, these game-changers, these curve-shapers. Let’s elevate their stories, ignite conversations, and inspire action. Because when LGBTQ+ voices are heard, the world becomes a more vibrant, inclusive place for us all.

Photography by Laila Annmarie Stevens

2026 Nominations

Nominations for the 2026 Curve Power List are closed. The winners will be announced during Lesbian Visibility Week

The 2026 Curve Power List

Join us in honoring these luminaries,
game-changers, and curve-shapers by elevating their stories, igniting conversations, and inspiring action. The world becomes a better place when LGBTQ+ voices are heard and celebrated, and 2025’s Power List is a testament to the strength and brilliance of those leading the way. Check out the 2026 winners here at CurveMag.com.

Previous Winners

Check out the winners from previous years here:

at Curvemag.com

The Curve Foundation proudly champions Lesbian Visibility Week as the official North American host of this global annual event, and is the only national nonprofit that champions LGBTQ+ women’s culture and stories from an intergenerational perspective. When our stories and contributions to society are not shared, are not protected, we see increases in violence against women, mental health issues, homeless youth, and suicide. Curve programs spotlight the roles lesbians and queer women hold in society and the contributions we make. .Curve Magazine has been a trailblazing publication for lesbian and queer women for over 30 years, offering a bold and inclusive perspective on news, politics, and social issues that impact LGBTQ+ communities worldwide. As a trusted voice for more than three decades, Curve dives deep into topics that matter-from groundbreaking coverage on equality and human rights to cultural commentary and celebrity interviews. Curve celebrates the diversity and resilience of the lesbian experience, spotlighting stories on entertainment, lifestyle, pop culture and fashion that inspire and connect its readers. Curve remains committed to amplifying voices, driving change, and building a thriving global community for all LGBTQ+ women.

Join us in shaping this future. Your support, whether through donation, volunteering, or participation in our events, makes a meaningful impact on the lives of those we champion.

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support
lesbian visibility week

Lesbian Visibility Week–North America is presented by The Curve Foundation, the only national nonprofit championing LGBTQ+ women and nonbinary people’s culture and stories. The Curve Foundation works to empower and amplify the voices of the Curve Community – lesbians, queer women, trans and nonbinary people of all races, ages, and abilities.

Join us in shaping the future. Your support, whether through donation, volunteering, sponsorship, or participation in our events, makes a meaningful impact on the lives of those we champion.

The Curve Foundation is a fiscally sponsored project of Social Good Fund, a California nonprofit corporation and registered 501(c)(3) organization, Tax ID (EIN) 46-1323531.