Jose Sarria Museum
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Join us in Palm Springs to celebrate Jose Sarria at
Palm Springs Sparkle 2023!
Dec 2023 More details soon
The Jose Sarria Foundation hosted a Pop Up museum in Palm Springs, CA from October 11, 2022 to December 15, 2022 at the historic Welwood Murray Library building, 100 S Palm Canyon, Palm Springs, CA 92262. We thank the City of Palm Springs and Mayor Lisa Middleton for working with us to make this a reality for Jose’s 100th Jubilee birthday celebration.
Video tour of Museum pop up in Palm Springs
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The two month long celebration of Jose included displays of Jose’s personal items, including dozens never displayed before. We hosted screenings of the films Nelly Queen: The Life & Times of Jose Sarria, 50 Years of Fabulous and Queen of the Capital. We hosted lectures on Jose Sarria followed by Q/A sessions and so much more.
In addition to the museum, we hosted the Jose Sarria Film Festival, a gala 100th Jubilee Birthday celebration on Sunday, December 11 and on Monday, December 12 Jose was inducted into the the Palm Springs Walk of Stars!
For the love of Mama Jose…
Walk of Stars Plaque
The Walk of Stars plaque was dedicated on Dec 12, 2022 on Jose’s 100th birthday. It’s located on the corner of the downtown park adjacent to the Forever Marilyn statue.
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Diamond Sponsors $5000
International Court Council
St John’s Community Health
Rob Surreal & Nicole Diamond
Sapphire Sponsors $500
Imperial Court de San Diego
Arlington-Alexandria Gay & Lesbian Alliance
Muffy Blake Stephyns
Sorrell Originals
Ruby Sponsors $2500
Pearl Sponsors $100
Errineh Ann Lawas
Erik Swanson
Alamo Empire, San Antonio, TX
Mark Costanzo
Emerald Sponsors $1000
Les Young & Michael Amaro
Gene Brake & Greg Stripes
Emerald Kingdom
Diva’s Jewels
Gem Sponsors $50
Tim Logsdon
Ginger Mulligan