Calling All Neurodivergent Makers! Just in time for the Holiday Season, Autism Canada is excited to introduce Diverse Mind Designs Makers Market – an inclusive online platform dedicated to celebrating the creativity, passion, and unique talents of neurodivergent individuals.
Why Join Us?
1. Unleash Your Creativity: Showcase your art, crafts, products, and innovative ideas in a space made for you!
2. Empowerment and Growth: Earn income, build business skills, and grow as an entrepreneur.
3. Build Connections: Be part of a vibrant community, share experiences, and find support.
4. Raise Awareness: Help break down stereotypes by sharing your perspective and story.
5. Accessible and Flexible: Participate on your terms, with inclusivity and accessibility as our priorities.
At Diverse Mind Designs, we aim to foster an inclusive and supportive space for neurodivergent creators, where flexibility and mental well-being are valued. This marketplace is about more than products it is about celebrating diverse perspectives and strengthening our community.
Ready to join or know someone who might be? Tag a maker or DM us to learn more about joining this empowering market!
Register as a maker at www.autismcanada.org/market
Category Archives: Arts
🩵BEING Studio Giving Tuesday
Help make a positive impact for Artists with Disabilities this Giving Tuesday which is also International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3rd!
BEING Studio relies on the generosity of donors like you to provide support for accessible programming and resources for artists within our community. This is crucial, especially as non-profits have faced unprecedented challenges over the past year in sustaining operations.
Join others in supporting BEING Studio to help artists with developmental disabilities thrive. Your generosity can make a lasting positive impact.
Donate now: https://beingstudio.ca/page/ways-to-donate
🕯️Candy Cane Candles: Shop Your Holiday Favourite Now!
Shop here: https://icss.ca/shop/
❄️Partners in Parenting’s Winter Craft Recreation Program is Starting Soon
They still have a couple of spaces left! If you’re interested please visit their website to sign up before they are all gone! https://www.partnersinparenting.ca/
🖼️Visit the Midland Cultural Centre to experience “Then and Now: The Inspiration of Métis Decorative Arts”
This fall, visit the Midland Cultural Centre to experience “Then and Now: The Inspiration of Métis Decorative Arts” a powerful exhibition curated by Métis citizen Scott Carpenter. Running until January 4, 2025, this exhibit blends historical and contemporary Métis decorative arts, from traditional clothing to intricate beadwork, and other exciting artifacts! Learn more at https://www.metisnation.org/news/then-and-now-the-inspiration-of-metis-decorative-arts/
🎄Y’s Owl Maclure’s Annual Christmas Craft Market
Y’s Owl Maclure is holding their annual Christmas craft market on Thursday, November 28th from 4:00pm – 7:00pm.
🖼️BEING artist Marika Smart’s fine paintings are in exhibition and for sale at the ART + PARCEL Holiday Sale at the Ottawa Art Gallery
BEING Studio got another exhibition coming up, this time in collaboration with the Ottawa Art Gallery! 🤩
BEING artist Marika Smart’s fine paintings are in exhibition and for sale at the ART + PARCEL Holiday Sale at the Ottawa Art Gallery – Galerie d’art d’Ottawa. The exhibition will end on January 12th 2025 in the OAG Galerie Annexe exhibit.
Additionally, Charisse Rayne’s handwoven hats are currently on sale at the OAG Gift Shop. Visit & support BEING Artists!
Learn more:
https://oaggao.ca/whats-on/exhibitions/art-parcel-a-holiday-sale-3/
🛍️DragonFly Tote Bags on sale at the Glebe Craft & Artisan Fair
DragonFly is very happy to announce that their DragonFly Tote Bags will be on sale at the Glebe Craft & Artisan Fair at the Glebe Community Centre on Saturday, November 16 from 10:00am-5:00pm and Sunday, November 17 from 11:00am-4:00pm!
Their beautiful Canadian-made tote bags are created from artwork by students in their DragonFly programme for learners with Down syndrome. The 16” x 13” tote bags are $75 (tax included) and feature vegan leather straps, a magnetic closure and a cotton sateen lining with inside pockets and a zippered welt pocket. All proceeds go to the DragonFly Students’ Scholarships.
🖼️New Exhibition Announcement! 📢
Discover Sarah Cousineau’s solo show, “Création Abstract Art,” a retrospective collection of paintings exploring various themes. As a talented French-Canadian artist raised in a family of creatives, Sarah shares, “I like to show my life experiences in my paintings and art. I am inspired by animals, traveling, and films. Everything I do, I do with care.”
Don’t miss your chance to see her wonderful work— the exhibition ends on January 28th, be sure to stop by and check out the works in-person!
Richcraft Recreation Complex, Main Lobby
4101 Innovation Drive
Kanata, ON Canada
🎙️SPEAK Podcast
The highly anticipated return of the SPEAK podcast is finally here with the incredibly poetic Alyssa Wylie! Join hosts Debbie Ratcliffe and fin in conversation with Alyssa about her creativity and passions. She shares the meaning behind her fashion style, her love for dancing, her songwriting skills and more!
Make sure to add SPEAK to your favorite Podcast list, it’s a fun and insightful conversation you won’t want to miss!
Listen now: https://beingstudio.ca/speak/speak-season-3-episode-3-dreams-fashion-art/
The episode was collaboration with Chris Binkowski also known as “Bucko,” offers music compositions inspired by Alyssa’s words using AI and digital skills. BEING Studio and SPEAK gratefully acknowledges support from the City of Ottawa for this season.
