Moulin Noir Arts Collective 

Where Black Femme and LGBTQ+ Artistry Meets Liberation


Moulin Noir KC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, celebrating, and uplifting Black femme and LGBTQ+ artistry through ballroom culture, burlesque, and performance arts. We exist to create safe, affirming, and empowering spaces where Black femmes, trans, nonbinary, and queer creatives can showcase their talents, build community, and access resources for sustainability in the arts.

Where Black Femme & LGBTQ+ Artistry Thrives, Resists, and reclaims Space.

Rooted in the legacy of the Harlem Renaissance, ballroom culture, and burlesque history, Moulin Noir KC centers historically impacted voices, ensuring that Black queer and femme artists have platforms for self-expression, joy, and liberation. Through performances, workshops, mentorship, and advocacy, we cultivate spaces where artistry intersects with activism, providing economic and creative opportunities for our community.

Preserving the legacy of Black Femme and LGBTQ+ CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ART OF ballroom and burlesque

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OUR 2026 SPONSORS 

  • NTDF

    EVENT SPONSOR

    This project is supported in part by the City of Kansas City, Missouri Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund.

  • Show Me You Care KC

    FISCAL SPONSOR

    A community-based non-profit organization that provides essential services to under-resourced communities in the Kansas City metropolitan area.

  • SPONSOR OPPORTUNITY

    YOUR NAME HERE

    With the support of sponsors like you we can ensure that our mission continues to amplify the work of underrepresented artists. By sponsoring Moulin Noir Arts Collective, your organization will receive a variety of benefits designed to increase your brand’s visibility and engagement during our events or sponsor one of our programs to support Black femme and LGBTQ+ Artists.

  • The Blindian Table

    RUNWAY SPONSOR 

    An intimate culinary and cultural experience blending the richness of Black American and Indian Traditions. Through curated dinners, storytelling, and intentional conversation it creates a space where flavor, heritage and love meet at the same table.

  • New Reflections Technical Institute

    New Reflections Technical Institute (NRTI) is committed to fostering excellence through education and skill-building. Since their founding, they’ve helped hundreds of students achieve their career dreams by offering innovative, inclusive training programs designed to close the skills gap in today’s workforce.

SPONSOR Moulin Noir Arts Collective