NC LIVE 2024 Annual Conference

In a society where traditionally male-dominated spaces can often be unwelcoming, Femme Space is designed to create a safe and inclusive environment for individuals with femme identities to explore, engage, and find community in gaming, making, and digital media spaces. This series is dedicated to fostering empowerment, self-expression, and a sense of belonging for femmes who are passionate about these creative and technical pursuits.

In this presentation, we will discuss how we developed the Femme Space series, which consists of Femme Game Night, Femme Making Night in the Makerspace, and Femme Beat-Making Night. We will explore the strategies employed to build strong and supportive communities, emphasizing the significance of connections that extend beyond the event series and contribute to lasting empowerment. We will also discuss how we secured buy-in from our administration, what challenges we experienced along the way, and strategies for implementing similar events at your institution.