Image Description: Sage, a curvy mid-size white femme, is staring directly at the camera with their piercing mint green eyes and a soft smile, their head tilted to the left. They are wearing black top and a black jacket. Their light brown hair is long, curly, with blonde highlights. They are also wearing vintage versace gold hoops, and a black plastic tattoo choker. They are wearing fuchsia lipstick, plus their make-up is in pink and purple tones. The background is a light violet colour.
Sage Lovell is an artist, poet, educator, and entrepreneur. Being Deaf, Queer, Disabled and Neurodivergent; they are an artist who likes to work their magic, using different art mediums to shift perspective and spaces. Over the past decade, Sage has worked with different communities in multiple capacities to develop meaningful work that continues to evolve. With their multitude of talents, they were able to incorporate their passion for interweaving media, language, performance, and accessibility into works of art. In 2020, Sage won an award from ArtEquity for their advocacy in the arts community. In 2019, Sage was a finalist for the Community Arts Award (Toronto Arts Foundation). In 2018, Sage won the 2nd place Defty Award (Canadian Cultural Society of the Deaf) for their ASL poetry production of “The Four Elements.”
**Cross-Disability Collaboration October 10, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Moderator: Emily Maxwell Panelists: Carly Neis, Kelly MacDonald, Sage Lovell Location: Aki Studio** Collaboration across different disability communities is a powerful way to build solidarity and spark innovation in the arts. This panel brings together Deaf, disabled, neurodivergent, and Mad artists to share stories, challenges, and successes in cross-disability work. Explore strategies for fostering mutual understanding and creating projects that embrace the full spectrum of lived experience.