Community by Design is the event production and community curation part of my ecosystem. I help bring meaningful gatherings to life, from the big idea down to the snacks.
Whether you have a fully formed vision or just an idea, I can help you figure out who should be in the room, where that room should be, and how to make the whole thing feel like magic.
Intentional gatherings for Folx who give a Shit
Here's what I can help with:
- Panel and speaker curation
- Venue sourcing
- Vendor coordination
- Promotional graphics
- Ticketing and RSVP management
- Day-of logistics, setup, and on-site support
- Consulting on best practices to make attendees feel safe and supported
Event curation & support
Yes, if your event:
Involves art, music, performance, or culture in any form
Is rooted in community — bringing people together rather than keeping people out
Champions local artists, makers, and small businesses
Celebrates, platforms, or creates space for queer people, BIPOC artists, and anyone whose work has been dismissed, suppressed, or told it's too much
Are we a match?
Sensitive Content: Queer Art, Algorithms & Censorship
Case Study | Nashville, 2026 | art Gallery + Panel discussion
Cody Hays (a doctoral researcher whose work focuses on queer media, platform governance, and algorithmic power) created this event in Phoenix and then wanted to take it on the road, kicking things off in Nashville—which is where I come in.
I curated a panel of queer artists with firsthand experience of Instagram censorship, each bringing a different background and perspective to the conversation. I sourced Drkmttr Collective as the venue: a DIY community space that is so aligned with the spirit of the event, I knew immediately that's where we needed to be. I managed all logistics and communication with panelists and vendors, coordinating equipment and setup, booking an aligned photographer, and ordering custom Sensitive Content cookies because snacks and the little details matter. 😉
On the promotional side, I created social media graphics, coordinated collaborative posts that got shared widely, and set up an Eventbrite for RSVP tracking.
Photo Credit: Morgan Jergens Photography
"From organizing to venue and talent sourcing to full event marketing, she handled it all with zero edits needed from me."
"Partnering with Kelsey took the stress out of planning an out-of-state community event celebrating queer and trans art."I’ve been event planning for over a decade, and I can verify that Kelsey knows her shit. From organizing to venue and talent sourcing to full event marketing, she handled it all with zero edits needed from me (which is saying something because I ALWAYS have edits). All while being in community and showing up as a human being first. She brings genuine care to everything she touches, and having her own the logistics meant I could show up, facilitate, and actually build community with attendees."
- Cody Hays
The Daydream Dimension Retreat
This is my passion project where I help creative folx reconnect with their inner child. So far it's been hosted on a retreat space I found on 135 acres of sacred land outside of Nashville, intentionally aligned with the seasons and curated to create room for uninhibited creative expression.
For each of these multi-day retreats, I coordinated everything from the venue and the menu to the facilitators and the art supplies. I hired a private chef, a sound healer, and a forest bathing guide, while also collecting every attendee's dietary needs, sensory sensitivities, health conditions, and personal preferences ahead of time. Because my top priority is making sure everyone walks in already knowing they're going to be taken care of. Learn more about The Daydream Dimension here.
Photo Credit: Wilde Company
"Kelsey created a space where you can totally be yourself with no pressure,
you can escape the world for a few days, and take back with you rituals, mindset shifts, and a renewed sense of hope and self."
- Kimmy, retreat attendee
"It was a very accepting atmosphere."
"I often have a fear of not fitting in with new crowds of people in new settings, but I ended up feeling so supported and seen by everyone there."
- Amy, retreat attendee
Community event volunteer work
I didn't realize until after the fact that I'd been producing events out of pure need and desire — and that I fucking loved it.
For the witches
the human behind The work
Event production is where my connector instincts, organizational obsession, and creative eye all show up at once — from curating the panel to sourcing the venue, briefing the photographer, designing the graphics, and making sure the snacks are cute. I handle the logistics so the experience feels effortless, and I stay in the background on the day so you can be present for it.
KELSEY Christine (SHE/HER)
To be transparent, this service offering is new-ish. I'm building this out intentionally rather than rushing to package it up before I'm ready. I don't have set pricing or formal packages yet. What I do have is a clear sense of what I'm good at, a track record of pulling it off, and a genuine love for this work. If you have something in mind, reach out and tell me about it. We'll figure out what makes sense from there.