Queer Spring Market 2024
Celebrate the new season with our upcoming Queer Spring Market! Our quarterly markets aim to uplift local QTBIPOC artists & vendors by providing accessible spaces to share their craft and connect with our community. We charge no fee for vending or entry, but donations are always appreciated!
AMI VINTAGE: Forever influenced by my multifaceted cultural identity and community, I aim to create contemporary work saturated with long roots of diversity that pay homage to self expression and gender identity. I mend and sell second hand vintage pieces. I also create handmade jewelry and accessories from sustainable and/or second hand materials.
@SPOOKBOKCHOY : Hello! I am Sally Hoy, a freelance digital artist in the good old Pacific Northwest. My work is primarily influenced by food culture: what role food plays around the world, the history of it, how people interact with it, eat it, etc. I strongly preach the idea of food being a gateway to culture, as I learn a lot about a place by the dishes made there.
NMC DESIGN STUDIOS : NMC Design Studios is creating original artwork; from stationery to tell your loved ones how you really feel, to delightful stickers, to prints that evoke life in the Pacific Northwest. Natalie, the artist, takes inspiration from her experiences growing up outdoors in the Cascades, indoors playing games, her desire to reconnect with her heritage as a biracial person, and her coming to terms with her identity as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community.
@BARKADABABY : Barkada Baby is a dreamy digital art and self taught slow fashion design brand rooted in Queer and Seattle Filipino American culture, and inspired by everything that brings us life and joy. Barkada Baby is community made and dedicated and we want to prove that sustainability, accessibility, community building, and social justice have a place in (and are at the core of) fashion. I hope my stories, art, and works reminds you of your own strength and how important you are to our collective life.
@TORROCUSTOMWORKS : We’re a selfcare brand that makes affordable products that make you feel luxurious. We sell selfcare Items ranging from handmade clothing for fuller figured people, as well as beard and haircare items.
@THESECONDHANDGEMS : Secondhand Gems is a carbon negative trans, gay, and Latino-owned business that makes jewelry from repurposed and recycled materials. The goal is to encourage people to buy secondhand and use clothes or jewelry that might be out of fashion to make new creations.
@INTERSTELINE: My art is inspired by the liminal space to explore my in-between identities. I am a queer, indivisibly-disabled Asian American Artist. My mission in art is to bring the liminal spaces and identities to the visual arts realms.
@HISTORICAL SEDITIONS: We work hard to bring to light history of marginalized groups and radical movements. Knowledge is power, and knowing our history helps our communities look toward the future.
@RYANS_NOTES: Hello, I’m Ryan! I’m a queer Fil-Am artist who likes to make little leaps of joy through mainly my frogs and other doodles and creations. These little ones were my way back into drawing and I hope that people can have fun with these little ones!
@smellmyleather: Smell My Leather is a handmade and custom leather goods company by Noah Sanemitsu (They/Them). They are a non-binary trans mixed Japanese American artist who is passionate about serving their communities through their work. That’s why they create leather collars, harnesses, accessories and other leather pieces for all genders and all bodies. They aim to make quality custom leather friendly accessible to everyone.
@queenberylscrystals: QBC offers ethically sourced crystals from around the world at an affordable price. We specialize in unique carvings, and offer a variety of gemstone bracelets in multiple sizes.
Bella’s Accessories and More: Being neurodivergent, I hyper focus on crafts. Pens are one of my passion, and I love to improve people’s writing experience with fancy pens. 
@thenightjarsmouth: The Nightjar’s Mouth is the dream project of Cole & Julian, two queer best friends who find joy in making weird & sometimes useful things. Our work across multiple mediums combines our identities & special interests, from cannabis accessories and sensory jewelry, to pride pixel art and geeky queer wearables.
@tender.yarrow: Ammara is a neurodivergent queer Khmer plant witch-poet-organizer-artist dedicated to collective healing and liberation. Their identities inform the way they center and explore love in their creative practice, drawing upon the wisdom of plants to create space that nurtures our inner and outer worlds. Through her art and plant medicine, she highlights relationships as places of radical transformation, and reminds us how deep tenderness is a portal to power, spaciousness, and joy.
@raejinghan: Rae Jing Han is a scholar, activist, and artist living on Duwamish homelands currently known as Seattle. Their art practice is a way of deepening their grounding in familial and ancestral knowledges, sharing stories of marginalized identities and experiences, and connecting with others in movement toward collective liberation.
@plutonianpommellc: méràl/مرال is a queer, mentally ill/screaming libyan diasporic depressive alchewxtch that is asking “what’s new?” in the disaster that is present existence. they work to find [relative] solace in keeping the culture alive, working with familiar [north african] plants on turtle island & emoting on paper & in voice. plutonian pomme is one of their impromptu attempts to stay alive & make herbal relationships more accessible to their communities as medicine.
@apridotdraws: I’ve had a passion for stationery since I was a kid, and I created Apridot Studios so I can share my art and connect with people. Having an outlet to share my art and make people smile has always been my #1 goal. I want people who struggle with their identity or disabilities to have extra magic and power. We all deserve to take up our space in the world! Some of my stickers and pins are charity based, which means sale proceeds go to a charity or organization I feel passionate about.
@westrolysis: Westrolysis offers electrolysis permanent hair removal. We are a woman and queer-owned business. We proudly offer gender affirming care for all.
March 24, 2024, 12pm-5pm
Seattle’s LGBTQ+ Center
400 E Pine St #100
Seattle, WA 98122
Vendors:
AMI VINTAGE: Forever influenced by my multifaceted cultural identity and community, I aim to create contemporary work saturated with long roots of diversity that pay homage to self expression and gender identity. I mend and sell second hand vintage pieces. I also create handmade jewelry and accessories from sustainable and/or second hand materials.
@SPOOKBOKCHOY : Hello! I am Sally Hoy, a freelance digital artist in the good old Pacific Northwest. My work is primarily influenced by food culture: what role food plays around the world, the history of it, how people interact with it, eat it, etc. I strongly preach the idea of food being a gateway to culture, as I learn a lot about a place by the dishes made there.
NMC DESIGN STUDIOS : NMC Design Studios is creating original artwork; from stationery to tell your loved ones how you really feel, to delightful stickers, to prints that evoke life in the Pacific Northwest. Natalie, the artist, takes inspiration from her experiences growing up outdoors in the Cascades, indoors playing games, her desire to reconnect with her heritage as a biracial person, and her coming to terms with her identity as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community.
@BARKADABABY : Barkada Baby is a dreamy digital art and self taught slow fashion design brand rooted in Queer and Seattle Filipino American culture, and inspired by everything that brings us life and joy. Barkada Baby is community made and dedicated and we want to prove that sustainability, accessibility, community building, and social justice have a place in (and are at the core of) fashion. I hope my stories, art, and works reminds you of your own strength and how important you are to our collective life.
@TORROCUSTOMWORKS : We’re a selfcare brand that makes affordable products that make you feel luxurious. We sell selfcare Items ranging from handmade clothing for fuller figured people, as well as beard and haircare items.
@THESECONDHANDGEMS : Secondhand Gems is a carbon negative trans, gay, and Latino-owned business that makes jewelry from repurposed and recycled materials. The goal is to encourage people to buy secondhand and use clothes or jewelry that might be out of fashion to make new creations.
@INTERSTELINE: My art is inspired by the liminal space to explore my in-between identities. I am a queer, indivisibly-disabled Asian American Artist. My mission in art is to bring the liminal spaces and identities to the visual arts realms.
@HISTORICAL SEDITIONS: We work hard to bring to light history of marginalized groups and radical movements. Knowledge is power, and knowing our history helps our communities look toward the future.
@RYANS_NOTES: Hello, I’m Ryan! I’m a queer Fil-Am artist who likes to make little leaps of joy through mainly my frogs and other doodles and creations. These little ones were my way back into drawing and I hope that people can have fun with these little ones!
@smellmyleather: Smell My Leather is a handmade and custom leather goods company by Noah Sanemitsu (They/Them). They are a non-binary trans mixed Japanese American artist who is passionate about serving their communities through their work. That’s why they create leather collars, harnesses, accessories and other leather pieces for all genders and all bodies. They aim to make quality custom leather friendly accessible to everyone.
@queenberylscrystals: QBC offers ethically sourced crystals from around the world at an affordable price. We specialize in unique carvings, and offer a variety of gemstone bracelets in multiple sizes.
Bella’s Accessories and More: Being neurodivergent, I hyper focus on crafts. Pens are one of my passion, and I love to improve people’s writing experience with fancy pens. @thenightjarsmouth: The Nightjar’s Mouth is the dream project of Cole & Julian, two queer best friends who find joy in making weird & sometimes useful things. Our work across multiple mediums combines our identities & special interests, from cannabis accessories and sensory jewelry, to pride pixel art and geeky queer wearables.
@tender.yarrow: Ammara is a neurodivergent queer Khmer plant witch-poet-organizer-artist dedicated to collective healing and liberation. Their identities inform the way they center and explore love in their creative practice, drawing upon the wisdom of plants to create space that nurtures our inner and outer worlds. Through her art and plant medicine, she highlights relationships as places of radical transformation, and reminds us how deep tenderness is a portal to power, spaciousness, and joy.
@raejinghan: Rae Jing Han is a scholar, activist, and artist living on Duwamish homelands currently known as Seattle. Their art practice is a way of deepening their grounding in familial and ancestral knowledges, sharing stories of marginalized identities and experiences, and connecting with others in movement toward collective liberation.
@plutonianpommellc: méràl/مرال is a queer, mentally ill/screaming libyan diasporic depressive alchewxtch that is asking “what’s new?” in the disaster that is present existence. they work to find [relative] solace in keeping the culture alive, working with familiar [north african] plants on turtle island & emoting on paper & in voice. plutonian pomme is one of their impromptu attempts to stay alive & make herbal relationships more accessible to their communities as medicine.
@apridotdraws: I’ve had a passion for stationery since I was a kid, and I created Apridot Studios so I can share my art and connect with people. Having an outlet to share my art and make people smile has always been my #1 goal. I want people who struggle with their identity or disabilities to have extra magic and power. We all deserve to take up our space in the world! Some of my stickers and pins are charity based, which means sale proceeds go to a charity or organization I feel passionate about.
@westrolysis: Westrolysis offers electrolysis permanent hair removal. We are a woman and queer-owned business. We proudly offer gender affirming care for all.
🌿@urakanada: Being Afro-Caribbean I draw inspiration from my ancestors, the colors of the islands and our ancestral patterns. I want to connect with other artists while doing what I love which is to create visually.
🌸@butterbanditbakery: My name is David Hernandez (he/him) and I’m a programmer-turned-amateur baker. Butter Bandit Bakery was born from my desire to bring joy to people and to be playful with food – I want our cookies to be a joyful surprise, especially since it feels like life can be really tough these days. I draw our flavors from food memories, whether that be from my Filipino American background or from something delicious I ate a few days ago, and create cookies that are 0% traditional, but 100% authentic!
🐞@bysoph.co_shop: An artist from Seattle, Wa. My mixed media jewelry is inspired by all things around me. I love to create pieces that bring a smile to people’s faces and make them feel beautiful! I offer a wide range of designs from minimalist/simple to eclectic/fun. I always try my best to offer high quality pieces at affordable prices so anyone can afford them. I only use hypoallergenic metals and genuine gemstone/crystals for all my jewelry.
🐝@wingyeescreams: Wing-Yee is a screen printer and plush artist that focuses on creating weird and vibrant creatures. Her goal is to create funky little guys that people can identify with and find some joy in even during times of increasing existential dread.
🍄@brubbert: Bridget Comeau (they/them) is a Thai-American cartoonist and crafter with a focus on mushrooms and fantasy creatures. Fun fact: they love mushrooms but are allergic to them!
🪺@kittykatmeroow: I am a queer filam music therapist, hobby artist, and friend :o) my art has a focus in creating silly and cute printed goods and handmade trinkets!
🌷Second Hand Soy: Welcome to Second Hand Soy where anything that fits and looks good on you is great! We’re not worried about size or gendering clothes. If you feel good in what you found, wear it!
🦋Wolfberry Studio: Wolfberry Studio’s Queer Lore Project explores LGBTQIA+ history and folklore through a non-Eurocentric lens. Affirming and elevating the intersection of non-European cultures and LGBTQIA+ identities is something that has personal significance to Wolfberry as a queer person of color who has seen for many years the erasure and silencing of QTBIPOC perspectives in white dominant queer spaces.
🕯️Serious Essentials: Serious Essentials is metaphysical shop that offer a wide range of products that cater to the metaphysical and spiritual needs. Whether you’re seeking crystals, tarot cards, incense, or candles, we have it all.