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Birds of Paradise

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A revolving collective of players & creators highlighting marginalized identities in #MagictheGathering. contact: birdsofparadise.magic@gmail.com

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Birds of Paradise@birdsofmtg.bsky.social · yesterday

New article from @coolstuffinc.com about our grants!!! www.coolstuffinc.com/a/bop-open-g... Reminder that there are FOUR days left before applications are cut off and a winner is chosen! 💕

Birds of Paradise: Supporting Marginalized Players' Careers | Article by Adam Melfa

Birds of Paradise is proudly using their newly-established 501(c)(3) status to provide direct financial aid to marginalized MTG creators, community organizers, and pro players. Learn more, apply, or s...

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Sameer Joseph (he/him) 🔜MagicCon Vegas@sameerjoseph1.bsky.social · last wk.

ATTENTION: Applications for the New Perspectives Grant for MagicCon Detroit are LIVE! The Grant is a program that aims to support the inclusion of Magic enthusiasts from historically underrepresented groups by providing assistance with attending MagicCon. magic.gg/news/magicco...

MagicCon New Perspectives Grant Program

The New Perspectives Grant Program supports the inclusion of historically underrepresented groups by providing assistance to attend MagicCon events.

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Girly Pop Magic@girlypopmagic.com · 2w ago

You’ll be seeing a lot more of us here so we thought it would be good to say hello and give a quick introduction! 🎀 Girly Pop Magic is a 501c3 non-profit founded on the mission to bring more women and gender expansive folks to Magic the Gathering through education and events.

Sciurus, Squirrel Girl Incarnate@sciurusdrey.bsky.social · 2w ago

Hi friends 💚 I am back on the job market and actively looking for work. If you or someone you know is interested in a PA/EA, graphic design help, a staff writer, community manager, or additional hands in a different capacity, I’d love to talk with you about opportunities to work together.

Birds of Paradise@birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 2w ago

🐦❣️REMINDER!❣️🐦 Grant applications open this Saturday, July 25th! We've put together a little FAQ. Any other questions can be asked in the comments, or you can reach out to a member of leadership privately! 💖

What grants are available right now? Grants are offered as we receive funding, please check back often for details. The current grant disbursement ending on Aug 8th gives out 4 $250 Storm Crow grants. Who are these grants available to? Grants are offered to those marginalized on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and/or disability who are 18 years of age or older. You do not need to be based in the US, although there may be additional tax reporting requirements for those outside the US.How are grant recipients chosen? Grants are chosen via a random lottery, all applicants have an equal chance to receive the funds. There is no merit basis or essay question for the Storm Crow grants. What is the grant money for? Grants are for making networking opportunities in the MTG space more accessible to marginalized members of our community. We hope the funds are used to support your professional development or Magic organizing! Our grants are not intended for everyday spending like groceries or rent assistance.
Birds of Paradise@birdsofmtg.bsky.social · last mo.

🐦INTRODUCING THE BIRDS OF PARADISE GRANT PROGRAM🐦 Applications open July 25th - August 8th 2026, with selections made and grants disbursed the following week. For complete information: www.birdsofmtg.com/grants We're thrilled to be offering these to give back some of the love that's poured in 💕

BIRDS OF PARADISE GRANT PROGRAM What is the purpose of the grants? Our mission is to foster a sense of belonging by creating welcoming and inclusive spaces for everyone to gather and play. These grants make valuable networking opportunities more accessible. What are they for? We encourage applications from those marginalized on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and/or disability who are 18 years of age or older. Grant Details: We currently have funding to provide four $250 Storm Crow grants. BOP! offers this grant in batches of four with one going to a recipient in each of the following categories: Artists and Alterists Content Creators and Writers Competitive Players Community Organizers When and where to apply! Applications open July 25th - August 8th 2026, with applications selected and grants disbursed the following week. Apply at https://www.birdsofmtg.com/grants
Birds of Paradise@birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 4w ago

Do you identify as a marginalized person? Are you looking for community with similar life experiences? Then count yourself as a Bird of Paradise and join our Discord server*! 🐦 It's freshly revamped and full of engaging channels! And it's where we announce things first! 💕 *see follow-up post below

BOP! + Discord logos
Birds of Paradise@birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 2mo ago

We want to thank Cas for being a part of BOP! Their time and hard work is much appreciated, we wish them the best and success toward their current and future endeavors. Please help us in supporting their new organization by following @melaninmtg.bsky.social ! 💕

Cas/Strix 🔜 Toronto Commandfest@strixhavendropout.bsky.social · 2mo ago

I am stepping down from birds of paradise. I wasn’t happy with what I could offer the organization and the restrictions necessary with being a charity organization. I still support the mission of the charity and urge you all to do the same. 💕

Birds of Paradise@birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Thank you so much to everyone that stopped by our booth and participated in the events we hosted throughout the weekend at MC Vegas. It was an incredible weekend and we made so many lovely memories and we couldn’t have done it without your support so thank you! Looking forward to the next one 💖

A picture at the Birds of Paradise booth at MagicCon Vegas. Cooper, Jane, and Cas are at the table posing for the picture. The booth itself has a purple table cloth with the LGBTQ+ flag on top.
Birds of Paradise@birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Don’t forget, in half an hour we have our Mini Master tournament in the Gathering Grounds. Show up, get a pack and let the battle begin!

Birds of Paradise@birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 3mo ago

This weekend, BOP! will be running Pai Gow at our booth all weekend and on Saturday from 11am to 2pm, we will be running a Mini Master Tournament in the Gathering Grounds. If you're unfamiliar with these formats, here are some handy graphics explaining how to play them. Can't wait to play with you!

A graphic with the rules for the mini master tournament
Birds of Paradise@birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 3mo ago

This weekend, BOP! will be running Pai Gow at our booth all weekend and on Saturday from 11am to 2pm, we will be running a Mini Master Tournament in the Gathering Grounds. If you're unfamiliar with these formats, here are some handy graphics explaining how to play them. Can't wait to play with you!

A graphic with the rules for the mini master tournamentA graphic describing the rules for Pai Gow
Birds of Paradise@birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 3mo ago

On Friday of MagicCon Vegas, BOP! will be partnering with @showandtell2u.com to provide marginalized creators with professional headshots free of charge! This will be done on a first come, first serve basis starting at 10am at the BOP! booth in the Gathering Grounds. Can't wait to see you there!

A graphic featuring Cas of Birds of Paradise and Drew from showandtell2u advertising free headshots for marginalized creators in the Gathering Grounds of MagicCon Vegas on Friday from 10am to 1pm
Birds of Paradise@birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Tonight BOP! leadership will all be playing on Benji's stream. Come and check it out and see.... Who's the threat?

Benji, Brewing since 2023@benjithebrewer.bsky.social · 4mo ago

MMM BOP! That's right, tonight on The Breakdown I'm joined at 9pm est by a trio of powerhouses you MIGHT be familiar with - @strixhavendropout.bsky.social @magicmishamigo.bsky.social and @janeplaysmagic.bsky.social ! We're gonna be rocking B3 soooo... Who's the threat?? twitch.tv/benjitherewer