Bria Miller

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About Bria Miller

Bria Miller (they/she) is a Queer, African Nova Scotian multidisciplinary visual artist born + raised in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, currently residing and creating within Kjipuktuk (Halifax), Nova Scotia. Additionally, she has worked in arts administration, as a graphic facilitator, community organizer, and a DJ amongst many other odd art jobs since moving to Halifax in 2011. My goal is to gain a client and customer base beyond Nova Scotia, to participate in markets and events as a vendor as much as possible, and collaborate with other creatives and entrepreneurs while growing Bria Makes Things. Bria is passionate about helping clients represent their business through design and branding materials on their terms, especially BIPOC and 2SLGBTQIAP+ groups and individuals who have historically been excluded and misrepresented in all sectors including business. Bria’s artwork has been on display on public buildings, published online and in print in declarations, academic reports, newspapers, educational resources, novels, academic textbooks, and more. Their artwork and accessories have been available and sold on her online shop and in a growing amount of public spaces and businesses including but not limited to Halifax Convention Centre, Alteregos Cafe, Glitter Bean Cafe, Bus Stop Theatre, Venus Envy (Halifax and Ottawa), Hounds of Vintage, Propellor, Good Robot, Elizabeth Fry Society, the Khyber Centre for the Arts, and Halifax Public Libraries. She has been an art vendor during dozens of community events, festivals, and venues such as Halifax Sex Show, Halifax Chamber of Commerce events, Takin' BLK Gottingen markets, Takin' BLK History, PEI’s Art in the Open festival, Nocturne Art At Night, Halifax Zine Fairs, North by Night Markets, Hfx Pop Explosion, and more. Passionate not only about making art but the community of artists surrounding her, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Bria also co-founded Taking BLK Gottingen and Takin’ BLK History markets in Halifax, alongside Kordeena Clayton. IG |@encouraginghonesty (personal)/@briamakesthings (business) Tiktok |@briamakesthings