Queer artist Stacey L. Kirby, the 2024–25 Roman J. Witt Artist-in-Residence, will present a new iteration of The Bureau of Personal Belonging at Stamps Gallery in the fall of 2025.
The Bureau is a series of interactive performances set within immersive installations, activated by viewer participation. Kirby’s work fosters dialogue on identity, community, civil rights, LGBTQIA+ rights, and immigration in the United States. Through bureaucratic form papers, postures, language, and aesthetics, participants are invited to examine questions of citizenship and civil authority.
Kirby is seeking students, staff, and faculty to perform in The Bureau during the exhibition, running from Sept. 26 - Nov. 8, 2025. Prior performance experience is NOT required. Performance times will be determined at a later date. Currently in residence on campus through March 2025, Kirby welcomes conversations with those interested in participating.

Join Kirby on Friday, March 28th, 4-5 pm at Stamps Gallery for a casual gathering with snacks. Kirby will share insight into The Bureau at Stamps and answer questions about performing. Bring a friend!
Interested? Reach out to Kirby via this link.