This event celebrates the release of Jackie Curtis Undressed, a memoir by Joey Preston, Jackie Curtis’s cousin and executor. In his new book, Preston shares a collection of stories and memories that paint an intimate portrait of his famous cousin—the legendary downtown performance artist and Warhol superstar, Jackie Curtis.

In conversation with researcher Jenny Mohan, Preston will reflect on his first-hand experiences of Jackie’s meteoric rise in the downtown art scene, alongside a generation of other iconic talents. The memoir also delves into the lives of their unconventional family, particularly their renowned grandmother, Slugger Ann, whose East Village bar was a cornerstone in both cousins’ lives.

The event will feature select materials from the Jackie Curtis Papers, part of The Center Archive, offering a unique glimpse into Jackie’s world.

To reserve a copy of Jackie Curtis Undressed (paperback, $16.95), write to us at contact@bgsqd.com with “please reserve Jackie Curtis Undressed for April 25th event” in the subject line.

Thank you for supporting the Bureau by purchasing books from us!

This event will take place in person at the Bureau of General Services—Queer Division, on the second floor (room 210) of The LGBT Community Center, 208 W. 13th St., NYC, 10011.

Registration is not required. Seating is first come, first served.

The Bureau will solicit donations at the beginning of the event—we especially encourage donations from those who do not plan to purchase any books.

All are welcome to attend, with or without a donation.

We will pass a bag for donations at the start of the event, but we can also take credit card donations at the register or on Venmo @BGSQD

Joey Preston is a lifetime native New Yorker as well as Executor to the Estate of his First Cousin and Godfather, Warhol Star, Jackie Curtis. After decades of supporting Jackie’s work and memory, Joey has emerged as a two-time author who reflects on his interpersonal and professional experiences as witnessed through his eyes and feelings of a close family member.

Joey has always spent his life in the support of Jackie, not only during their family and professional lives together, but also in the public sharing of Jackie’s memory through stage managing, directing, producing for stage and film, speaking engagements, as well as Associate Producer of the major film documentary, “Superstar In A Housedress – The Life and Legend of Jackie Curtis”.

As keeper of the legal flame, Joey continues to represent Jackie’s literary plays and poetry after four decades since Jackie’s death. Jackie’s archival files are now permanently available for review at the LGBT Center in New York City for posterity and future generations to enjoy.