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About the Studios

STEAM-driven Queer community without borders

We bring together Queer (e.g. LGBT) folks and Allies throughout disparate parts of America to produce educational programming, dazzling events, and magical moments that enlighten and empower a new generation of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) pioneers.

This Queer-owned Social Network is your world...

We facilitate spaces that are welcoming, loving, safe and stable for all in our community - so that individuals may escape the stresses of their lives and permit their curiosity an intrigue to guide them towards discovering new wonders. We strive to nurture the talents, skills, and capabilities of individuals who seek knowledge and insight, discovery, and fun through unabashed curiosity, unbridled exploration, and shared adventure.

Discover your magic.

Crimson Rouge Studios, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation,
registered in the Canadian province of Quebec and in the American state of Oregon.

Subsidiary Organizations

Crimson House is a Queer-owned network of residences and houses serving a dual purpose - first and foremost as a safe living environment for Queer individuals and allies in grave need of secure housing and a stable home, and secondly as a bed and breakfast for traveling members of Crimson Rouge Studios, operated and maintained by house residents.

STEAM Matters

To address the lingering shortage of scientists, doctors, engineers, et al. in today’s workforce, not to mention the underrepresentation of Queer individuals among these professions, this skillshare and tutoring regimen will facilitate learning and knowledge sharing of various domains of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) throughout our community.

Performances & Events

We bring people together to create shared magical moments, piloting and deploying state-of-the-art technologies to create daring and novel events, and constructing spaces that immerse our guests, inspire learning and collective wonder, free the imagination, and unlock a change of connection to the world.

Digital Media
& Web Design

We design and manage online platforms that connect disparate communities, curate the work of artists and performers through powerful immersive experiences, and empower conversations that reinforce the creativity and experience of the beautiful individuals comprising our community..

Archangel Labs

Exclusive mentorship program and incubation hub, highlighting the entrepreneurial success, community impact, and service experience of mid-career members.

Street Squad seeks to make streets and urban spaces safer, friendlier, and more accessible for pedestrians and local residents, while nurturing a transit-friendly culture of safety, efficiency, and comfort.

We aim to combat the stigmas around transit and car ownership - to make public transport “cool” for the population at large to embrace with confidence in their everyday lives.

Archangels & Allies

Crimson Rouge Studios is thankful to those
who have selflessly supported us
since our fledging organization's establishment in 2019.

It is sustained by the donations, contributions, and support
of the following individuals and organizations:

  • Lee Metzger

  • Merisa Bowers

  • Alex Moore

  • Jake Bennington

  • Luca Komon

  • Nina Pino

  • Chris Hooker

  • Kyle Bowers

  • Albert Macre

  • Jeremy Miller

  • Jenna Bowen

  • Codey Ricker

  • Ryan Thurman

  • Michael Leonhardt

  • Jacob Sagrans

  • Marc Conte

  • Erik Rose

  • Yusef Riazi

  • Reginald Powell

  • Randall Klinger

  • Andrew Seibert

  • Jay Anderson

  • Cherry Poppins

  • Scott Treadwell

  • Pat Deering

  • Matthew Perry

  • David Hagelin

  • Taylor Donaldson

  • Steve Stumphauzer

  • Daniel Gotthardt

  • Jimm Wiedeman

  • Jared Beck

  • Todd Merrion

  • Jay Hamilshon

  • Adrian Giannotta

  • Lindsay Amos

  • Angela Constable

  • Bryan Varnell

  • Aaron Bane

  • Ryan Morgan

  • Nicholas Michael

  • Lew Smith

The guidance, solidarity, and continuing support put forth in this organization by these individuals and institutions have allowed us to weather the chaos, growing pains, and challenges overcome during these past 5 years of organizational flux and realignment.

We are honored for their continued faith and engagement in our activities, and look forward to delivering on their investment in us through high-quality programs that educate, inspire, and unite our members and allies in a robust network of mutual care, mentorship, and support throughout our diverse and sprawling community.

Community Impact

Read our annual Community Impact Report, highlighting our major accomplishments and goals across the various initiatives of Crimson Rouge Studios, Inc.

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2022 Community Impact Report
2022 Community Impact Report

2022 was a year that stretched our capabilities to a breaking point. With Crimson House locations operating in 4 locations spanning two nations, our Collective was stretched thin - an untenable state of operations that corroded the culture of our organization, unduly burdening our Collective members to a point of exhaustion and burnout.

As the clock struck midnight to chime in the year 2023, Crimson House closed its doors and vacated its location in Louisiana. This effectively kicked off Mike’s year of living on the streets and improvising the means to return up north to his home state of Ohio.

2021 Community Impact Report
2021 Community Impact Report

2021 was a year of promise and a rebirth. As we around the world awoke in a post-pandemic era, it became clear that the time for a new normal is due. Never let a crisis go to waste. We pushed ourselves to gaze above the doom and gloom that seemed inevitably darker and darker.

2020 Community Impact Report
2020 Community Impact Report

This past year was a period marked by upheaving change and uncertainty. During the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns in 2020, the Queer community suddenly lost many of the communal spaces that we relied upon for community, support, and connection.

2019 Community Impact Report
2019 Community Impact Report

This was a year of connection and newfound purpose. We were pleased to co-host two successful educational seminars with the Columbus chapter of the Institute of Electrical Electronics Engineers (IEEE), illustrating to the public how the power grid is changing, what drivers are shaping this change, and how the shift towards a renewables-based electrical grid will change the way we consume and utilize energy.