Radical Faeries

Gay Life in San Francisco
Written By Allison Wyper

William was part of the early Radical Faeries attending the first gathering in Benson, Arizona, August 31- September 2, 1979. He brought that wisdom and sense of community back to San Francisco in the collective living experiments he was part of. In the photo above, he is second from the right, next to Harry Hay (in chair), who was instrumental in the Radical Faerie Movement and has been called a “founder of the modern gay movement.”

Mica Kindman who co-founded with William the intentional gay household “Touchstone” in November 1982. Mica died in 1991.

Buzz Bense speaking in Heart Circle. Buzz was a dear friend and collaborator of William’s over the years until Buzz’s passing in 2016.

Allison Wyper
I am an interdisciplinary artist with over a decade of experience providing administrative, marketing, and production support for artists and creative professionals nationwide. I founded Rhizomatic Arts to provide affordable professional consulting, training, and services to independent creatives and small companies. Rhizomatic Arts takes a holistic approach to creative sustainability, supporting the cultural eco-system on a grassroots, person-to-person level, empowering artists to take charge of their own careers within a supportive network of peers. Our Sustainability Network connects creatives with skills and resources to share, via a mutually-supportive gift economy. Our motto: "work independently, not alone."
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