Spring is coming! Story Planet has curated a list of local artists to watch this season!

What Does it Mean to be Queer and Take Up Space? by Tiana Smith
This dreamy photo series celebrates LGBTQ2S+ experiences, especially when intersected with the experiences of Black and other racialized identities.
https://www.digitalteee.com/blog/what-does-it-mean-to-be-queer-and-take-up-space

STARSEED by Kaya Joan
This digital zine is inspired by Octavia E. Butler’s words and is features out-of-this-world explorations.
https://www.durhamartgallery.com/starseed

Uprising: The Power Of Mother Earth by Christi Belcourt & Isaac Murdoch
This art series looks at works combining art and activism as a holistic practice, including important messages about our world.
https://mackenzie.art/exhibition/uprising-the-power-of-mother-earth-christi-belcourt/

Food to Palette by Kanika Gupta
This video series shows us how to make natural watercolour paints out of everyday grocery store items, step by step.
https://www.bykanika.com/foodtopalette.html

#CripRitual by various artists
This exhibition from many artists explore themes of disability culture and ritual using different mediums.

Finding Myself at the Museum by Florence Yee
This oil painting series questions power as the artist’s figure interrupts paintings on display.