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In Memoriam: Donna Sue Kuhn

As this unfortunate news missed many in our community this fall, I wanted to share the passing of dear Donna Kuhn, who died from undiagnosed stomach cancer this September. A

In Memoriam: Judith Schoßböck

This December, we mourn the passing of dear community member Judith Schoßböck of Black Ferk Studio. Judith was an incredible artist and an even more incredible human being who did

Terra Dumont: Celebrating Nature and Nurturing Contemplation through the Arts

Terra Dumont, an artist and ME/CFS sufferer from Ōtautahi, Aotearoa (Christchurch, New Zealand), has been long involved with the Chronic Market so I’m delighted to feature her story. In her

Hanmade Crafts: Leathercraft Inspired by the Natural World

The Chronic Market is delighted to welcome Hannah Mattix, creator of Hanmade Crafts, to its growing list of chronically ill creatives. In her words: “My art has come from seasons

Photograms with Natural Elements: A Hands-on Workshop with Chronically Ill Artist Diane Sidener

Dive into the magical world of cyanotyping, one of the earliest forms of photography, in this hands-on workshop taught by chronically ill artist and Chronic Market participant Diane Sidener! Explore

Cards for Chronic Illness: Gallery of Images

Organized by the Chronic Market, chronically ill patients as well as healthy allies around the world have created 200+ cards for fellow spoonies (people with ME/CFS and other chronic illnesses).

Black Ferk Studio: Art for Chronic Illness Awareness

The Chronic Market is excited to welcome Black Ferk Studio of Austria to its growing tribe of chronically ill creatives. Black Ferk Studio is an art and science collective by

Auntie Meg: Art as Silver Lining

The Chronic Market is excited to welcome “Auntie Meg” to its tribe of creatives, and have her cheerful, earth-friendly cards available for purchase through the marketplace. In her words: “I’m

Art Card Project for ME/CFS

Are you a person with ME/CFS who lives by and loves to get mail, or a creative who likes to make art and brighten days? Sign up Chronic Market’s art card swap

District Fray Magazine Publishes Chronic Market Founder Story

A piece entitled “Navigating the District with a Hidden Disability” written by Chronic Market founder April Thompson appears in the June 2023 issue of District Fray magazine, a local publication