Made with ♥ from Peru
TranStories empowers a new generation of trans artists
to tell their own stories and shape the narratives that define their communities.
Designed for trans women and men and non-binary people,
the program provides a safe and collaborative space
where participants transform their experience
into powerful artistic works.
About the project
"The lab allowed me to reconnect with a creative and deeply sensitive part of myself that often gets buried beneath the routines and the demands of survival. Exploring my voice, body, memory, and connection with others in a space shaped by such a rich artistic and political legacy was profoundly moving. It reminded me that our experiences
can leave a lasting mark in places like this."
Luciano
2026 EDITION
Participants
"What I value most from this workshop is discovering that there are people I can trust—people who made me feel safe, cared for, and free from the constant need to be on guard or fear that something bad might happen. As an artist, I also learned
to use my body more intentionally to express emotions and realized how
powerful that expression can be in creating social impact."
Samantha
TERESA RALLI + JORGE TADEO
Yuyachkani Mentors
"My experience in the workshop was incredible. Meeting other trans people and hearing their stories showed me how pain and loss can be transformed into art. Having the opportunity to enter a creative space designed to
nurture and develop our artistic practice was truly empowering."
Viktoria
Through creative writing, performance, oral storytelling, and other creative disciplines, participants strengthen their voices and develop their artistic practice that expand the representation of trans communities in Peru's cultural landscape.
Trans Resistance!
"I felt a sense of comfort and freedom. I was able to reconnect and reconcile with my voice and my image. More than ever, I realized that being true to ourselves is a constant act of resilience and struggle."
Marshall
"I know firsthand how deeply we need spaces where we can come together, create, and flourish collectively. I hope initiatives like this continue to grow and reach future generations—trans people who also deserve to be heard, supported, and empowered."
Arturo
Voices from our first edition
"I explored my relationship with my body and memory, discovering new ways to express my emotions beyond words through movement and sound. It was a deeply liberating experience."
Shañu
"Artists from diverse disciplines came together in one shared space to create and learn from one another. Guided by mentors who had once been students themselves, we were able to exchange ideas, support one another, and grow together throughout the process."
Kiana
"The most meaningful moments were the lunches and breaks, when we could openly share our personal experiences and talk about things that rarely have a place in professional settings."
Adali
"I became less afraid of expressing myself in front of strangers, something that had always been a challenge for me. Experiencing such a wide range of emotions was truly wonderful. If I had the chance to do it again, I would do it a thousand times without hesitation."
Kristell
The program
2026 EDITION
"The physical exercises were incredibly liberating—from dancing without judgment and sparring like warriors with wooden swords to placing complete trust in a new partner. Above all, the greatest lesson I took away was that even within chaos, we can find structure and transform our ideas into something meaningful to share with an audience."
Gia
Make the Next Edition Possible!
We are currently seeking partners, institutions, and collaborators to support the development of the next edition. Whether through financial support, logistics, venue partnerships, or artistic collaboration, your involvement can help create a space where trans artists continue to learn, create, and thrive. Together, we can ensure that a new generation of trans creators has the opportunity to transform their experiences into art.