The Queer Arts Market at this year’s East End Kids Pride Parade & Celebration spotlights the vibrant creativity of local 2SLGBTQ+ artists. This curated collection of family-friendly artworks and handmade goods celebrates self-expression, diversity, and the many stories that make up our community. From bold prints to one-of-a-kind creations, each featured piece offers a glimpse into the heart of its maker. Explore the work below to learn more about the artists, what they’re selling, and where to find them online.
Glass Heart Studio
Yazmin Marquis (she/her)
Stained Glass Suncatchers, wallhangers, art and stickers
Caici Zai Studios
Tsz Man, Tang (she/her)
Stickers, postcards, bookmarks, hand-drawn portraits made on the spot and turned into magnets/keychains.
Moon Water Leather
Mishka Watin (she/her)
Handcrafted leather goods (keychains, wallets, bracelets, etc., some with pride trinkets/charms)
Crow’s Nest
Rayn (she/her)
Stickers, small prints, up-cycled items, handmade keychains, bag charms, bookmarks, cards and one-of-a-kind nail sets.
I.Z.A. Studio
Ifetayo Alabi (they/them, he/him, she/her)
Pinback buttons, bookbags, linocut prints, and original artworks
Cryptozoology Crafts
Rayen Ossa (they/them)
Polymer clay pins, keychains, magnets, figurines, earrings and ceramic houseware
Yoanasart
Yoana Vsileva (he/they)
Handmade and Lino printed: stickers, magnets, prints, bookmarks and t-shirts
Sky Hawk’s Medicine
Cris McDermott (she/her, he/him)
Handmade jewelry & accessories including: bracelets, necklaces, bookmarks, keychains, leather pouches
Threaded Thrifts
Theo Quinn (he/they)
Thrifted clothes & frames upcycled with cross stitch /embroidery design, cross stitch kits, pride prints, stickers and pins
Gender404
(they/them)
Clothing with screen printed gender affirming phrases/art, stickers, patches and postcards
Quirkilicious Creations
Laura Meadows (she/they)
One-of-a-kind handmade wacky and weird jewelry
Tamikanisushi
Tamika Yamamoto (she/her)
Animal and food themed pins, tote bags, charms, stationery and trinkets
Chris Kilfoil
(she/her, they/them)
One-of-a-kind cute ID card holders, bead keychains and hair clips
Ashna Atri
(she/her)
Cute crochet, amigurumi and purse charms
Art By Lillie
(she/her)
Handmade melting bead art, keychains, art pieces, bead bracelets, and fridge magnets
Mimi Farache
(she/her)
Handmade crocheted articles of clothing, plush, and other items
LofiLofts
Emma Jennings (she/her)
Crocheted pride-themed animals and critters
MA’SL BEADS
Natasha Marshall (she/her)
Colourful hand-beaded jewelry