G. Sterling spent his early career
working for legendary theater
and classical art producers
Sol Hurok and Saint Subber. However, his
career took a new turn following the
onset of the HIV/AIDS epidemic when he
started creating special needs residences
for people living with HIV/AIDS.
As a founding member of the National
AIDS Housing Coalition, Sterling initiated
meetings at the White House and
Department of Housing and Urban
Development to address housing issues
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pertaining to people living with HIV/AIDS.
Sterling also became active in local
political circles, rising to serve two terms
as president of the Stonewall Democratic
Club of New York City.
Nearly a decade ago, Sterling returned
to the arts and started developing
independent films. He served as an
executive producer on the awardwinning
2003 film “Latter Days,” the
2005 film “Adam & Steve,” the 2007 film
“Naked Boys Singing!” and other movies
highlighting queer themes.
Sterling later created, developed,
and produced the chamber opera
“Fellow Travelers,” which explores the
issues facing a closeted diplomat and
a younger man working in the Senate
during the McCarthy era. The New York
Times featured the opera among “The
Best Classical Music of 2016.”
Sterling is a board member of the
Center for Contemporary Arts Santa
Fe. Sterling and his husband, Louis
Bixenman, split time between New York
and San Antonio.
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