Excited to be participating in the Virtual Sick and Disabled Zine & Craft Fair (SADZCF) 2023 again! You’ll be able to shop my work (and many other artists) through the last full week of June via their website!
I’m only recently diagnosed with ADHD (and other mental illnesses like anxiety etc), but have been struggling with them most of my life.
Things that I didn’t realize were related to my condition now make so much more sense,
and knowing my brain works differently has helped me connect with others more
as well as give myself more grace when I get frustrated with myself.
My work doesn’t directly talk about my disability
(mostly because I only recently got a diagnosis), but I’ve always been drawn to the themes of weirdos, outsiders, and found family which are common threads in my stories
probably because I felt disconnected from the “norm” most of my life.
The Sick And Disabled Zine & Craft Fair (SAD Fair) is a grassroots week-long virtual craft fair centering disabled, chronically ill, MAD, and neurodivergent zinesters and artists from around the world. Now in its fourth year, this access-centered craft fair will feature free live events, workshops, virtual "tables", and a virtual sensory room. This event is open to ALL! Allies are welcomed and encouraged to attend!
This fair is for people to display their work and build community, in a space that pushes back against popular narratives of illness and disability being inspirational or sad. The fair is free to attend, with free crafting and learning opportunities, as well as plenty of low cost zines and art to buy.
Accessibility is important to us, this includes keeping prices reasonable so everyone can enjoy the fest and bring something home with them. The fair will be trans inclusive and run by majority queer and trans, sick and disabled folks.
Check out the list of Exhibitors below:
(Coming Soon)
event highlights
• 100% virtual craft fair, allowing access for folks all across the globe!
• Hundreds of unique handmade items made exclusively by sick & disabled creators
• Poetry zines, collage, painting, sculpture, home goods, tinctures, fiber arts, comics, 2SLGBTQ+ themed art, and more
• Free virtual workshops and live tabling / meet-the-artists via Zoom (closed captioning provided)
• Chatrooms to talk to crafters and zinesters via our Discord server
• Virtual sensory room for those with sensory needs