Kim has lived with MS for the past 27 years. She started creating about 6 years ago using sea shells as her main medium. She creates things like trees, ornaments, and flower wall art.

The Grateful Baker is a small home-based baking business in Halifax. Specializing in small batch, made to order homestyle baked goods. Heidi is also the Co-Founder and manager of the Greater Bedford Farm & Craft Market; a non-profit seasonal market.

Fiona makes handmade crafts and jewelry.

Penny is a longtime Bedford resident as well as a long time vendor for the Art of Disability Festival. She creates catnip toys and treats for cats and hamsters/guinea pigs. Her treats are all natural with no added preservatives. 

Nova creates paintings and drawings on canvas. They also make ornaments and other small crafts using simple materials. Their sources of inspiration include their imagination, local sceneries, nature, and life experiences. Pictures of their art can also be found on their Facebook page; The Eclectic Artist. 

Michael's photography includes images including Abstract, Maritime-themed, and local 'in my neighbourhood" photography - with both framed and unframed works. Michael also creates poetry that corresponds to certain photographs as well as greeting cards. 

Emily creates beautiful teacup style candles with herbs, 100% soy wax, and marble designs. She also creates relaxing spring potpourri to make any space smell amazing! 

Dennis McCormack is a Halifax-based author, poet, musician, and advocate for people who are blind or visually impaired. A graduate of the Halifax School for the Blind, Saint Mary's University, the University of Toronto, and the Atlantic School of Theology, he co-founded the Atlantic Braille Press in 1973 and has dedicated his career to accessibility, education, and community service. Dennis has published seven books and four albums, drawing inspiration from classic literature and his lived experience. His work reflects a lifelong commitment to inclusion, compassion, and the belief that love and service can bring light to others.

Harold makes calligraphy and paintings.

Connor was born and raised in Prospect, Nova Scotia. They were diagnosed with being on the autism spectrum in his late teens. Connor taught himself different styles of art by watching the techniques of other artists on Youtube. Right now, he's focusing on his collections of Abstract Fluid Art and Pop Culture Art. You can see more of Connors art or contact his with inquiries at A Piece of Art by Connor on Facebook and Instagram. 

Abby makes acrylic paintings of animals and nature.

MJ is a disabled artist with Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and ADHD. She lives in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and loves to paint, draw, and wood burn her art. She does themes of dark fantasy, LGBTQ+, disability rights, and whatever else pops in their head. You can find more on their social medias under Urban Mantra Artworks 

Michelle creates painted wood crafts and much more! 

Katlyn makes designs and decorates glass tumblers. 

Brogan creates a broad spectrum of artwork. She mainly does acrylic paintings but also draws and prints t-shirts. Some are abstract, some are more realistic and a lot of her art focuses on exposing the human trafficking crisis in Nova Scotia. As a survivor of trafficking, she finds it extremely important to spread awareness in any way she can. 

Nicholas makes handmade bird themed greeting cards. 

The Obscure Cache, where magic meets nature and the macabre. Started by Kim in 2022 as a way to keep busy while learning to live with se4veral chronic illnesses and disabilities. The Obscure Cache has grown into a unique collection of jewelry, oddities, art, and up-cycled vintage troll dolls.

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Katherine creates scalemail and chainmail artwork in honour of the LGBTQIA+ community. They are always happy to adjust a piece to fit, provide clip-on earrings, and create custom-coloured pieces at no extra cost, because things shouldn't cost more for reasons of accessibility, including body shape. Their favourite pieces to create are what they call "feminine pride artwork" - pieces that are a mixture of human figures with nature that are intended to bring a space for healing and empowerment for those who have survived SA and abuse.

Niama's art seeks to explore the human experience in its authentic form. Some of the most central themes in her work are: emotional, vulnerability, alienation, mental struggle, and human fragility. 

Robyn creates customized clothing and patches using upcycled materials. They design/digitize files that they run through 1 of 3 domestic machines using scrap fabrics. They also make hats, shrink plastic jewelry and other accessories. 

Gladys is originally from Newfoundland, and moved to Nova Scotia in 2001. They are a totally deaf person since 3 years old, due to meningitis. They have always loved making anything but have focused on homemade greeting cards, bookmarks, tags, stained glass, and mosaic arts. 

Becca is a self-taught photographer and artist. She does many different kinds of photography including equine, car, and street photography. She has been doing photography for about 6 years. She also does a bit of drawing and painting as well. She has always been the artistic tyle and art helps her express herself and helps her with mental health recovery as well.

Megan is a multidisciplinary artist, specializing in needle felting and punch needle. Megan has had her artwork displayed for several years at MSVU Community Show, and her work was featured in the short film "Megan Pegg's Art," shown at the 2022 Atlantic Film Festival. She will be selling her felting, as well as greeting cards featuring prints of her work. Megan lives and works in Halifax, NS.

Queer and neurodivergent artist bringing an assortment of polymer clay pins, earrings, necklaces, and "fairy doors". This is her second year attending.

Stephanie creates colourful suncatchers inspired by nature, and the mystical world. Each piece is designed with intention, and a touch of whimsy. From beaded plants and moons, to dragons and eyes; every design reflects a harmony of craft and spirit, bringing a little handmade magic into everyday spaces. 

Cassie is a youth artist who started doing beadwork approximately 5 years ago. Her favourite thing so far to make is lanyards, earrings, and small scale pictures. You can find her art on her social medias under the name Nijgit which means heal/they heal.

Hello! My name is Kate Carr! I like to recycle and make things out of treasures I find out and about. :•) 

Tom Casey is a potter and ceramicist located in the greater Halifax area. He is a person with disabilities with a passion for creativity, and disability rights advocacy. While he mainly created wheel-thrown pottery mugs, a number of small dishes, bowls, and hand-built items, as well as themed ceramic fridge magnets, will be available for purchase or commission.

Wanda makes hand-blended teas based in historical recipes and literature. She also has a line of cards and bookmarks that she has created via collage and graphic design.