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Birds of Paradise

@birdsofmtg.bsky.social

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

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MTGLabMan@mtglabman.bsky.social · 4w ago

I’ve been working on a project as a thank you to @birdsofmtg.bsky.social for working on making the Magic Community as inclusive and safe as possible. I believe that everyone should feel safe at the table as well as at events and am an advocate for safe spaces everywhere. See it in Atlanta.

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ThrabenU@thrabenu.bsky.social · last mo.

This week I'm partnering with Lunch Box, a community-organized charity cube event in Baltimore! We're raising money for the Maryland Food Bank and the Birds of Paradise! If you can't go, you can donate or place a bounty on me for charity! Links below and reposts appreciated!

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@tappytoeclaws.bsky.social · 2mo ago

I CAN TALK ABOUT WHAT ME AND @kesswylie.kess.co ARE DOING AT MAGIC CON ATLANTA! We're throwing a party! Sort of. Like if a party was actually nine people giving short form slide presentations about extremely random niche MTG hyperfixations to an audience and some judges. AND YOU'RE INVITED:

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

🐦📢 THANK YOU!! Our first round for the BOP! grant program was a phenomenal success! Four names were pulled today and e-mails have been sent. Next up, catch us at MAGICCON ATLANTA November 13-15! If you'd like to help out or keep up with updates, follow and comment below for a Discord invite!💖

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

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 · 3mo ago

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 · 3mo 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.

Lindsey Odom@sciurusdrey.bsky.social · 3mo 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 · 3mo 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 · 4mo ago

🐦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 · 4mo 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

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