Tom of Finland Foundation Holiday Potluck
TOM House
16th December, 2012

Photos by Lorenzo Gomez

Thank you to our
Volunteers,
Members
and
Supporters.

MODELS: Marcos & Chris

LIFE DRAWING WORKSHOP

Sunday, July 8th, 1-4 pm

Nude Figure Drawing

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Miguel Angel Reyes
323.782.0573

DJ – Rocket Man

TOM House
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OutaBounds 1st Monthy B.L.O.C.K. Night

TOM OF FINLAND (Finnish, 1920 – 1991), Untitled, 1987, Graphite on paper, ToFF #87.20, © 1987 Tom of Finland Foundation

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14TH OF DECEMBER

WE TURN 27

MAY WE SUGGEST A GIFT?

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In 1984, ToFF, the nonprofit, 501(c)(3) Educational Archive was established.
As Tom (Touko Laaksonen) had achieved worldwide recognition
as the master of homo-erotic art, the Foundation’s original purpose
was to preserve his vast catalog of work.
Several years later the scope was widened to offer a safe haven for all erotic art
in response to rampant discrimination against art that portrayed sexual behavior or
generated a sexual response.
Today the Foundation continues in its efforts of educating the public
as to the cultural merits of erotic art and in promoting
healthier, more tolerant attitudes about sexuality.

Donations are deductible to the extent allowed by law.

HONOR THOSE WHO CREATE AND INSPIRE

Original ToFF Design by TOM

TOM OF FINLAND FOUNDATION

My Good Richard and Jonathan,

What can I say? A fantastic time was had by all at this year’s Folsom Street Fair. Everyone here at Tom of Finland Foundation owes you our thanks.

Over the course of 8 hours, we talked to more than 400 people, and received more than 300 new names for our monthly email newsletter concerning erotic art exhibitions and opportunities from around the world.

When we hear that local Gay/Lesbian centers find images of Michelangelo’s David (WITH fig leaf) too “obscene” to be displayed publicly, because the phrase “Erotic Art” is featured behind it, our blood runs cold. The new generation of Gay conservatives that believe the only Gay men who deserve their civil rights are those who have the same desires as Heterosexual women, have long placed the blame for the Plague years on the Leather community, and are currently  actively and aggressively trying to divorce ”sexuality” from homosexuality.

Because for your assistance, we are able help educate those alienated from their own history about who provided the positive, masculine role-models that gave us the strength to stand up, to act up, and to fight back – not only at Stonewall, but across the country and around the world.

Thank you for helping protect, preserve and promote the erotic arts, and for recognizing the value contained therein. We look forward to working with Brian on your  project, and again, you have our heartfelt thanks and appreciation.

Only the best,

ToFF Fundraising Coordinator