Hailey Storm

Hailey Storm is a self taught mixed Mi’kmaq/Euro Settler artist and painter. Her work depicts various subjects including imagery and symbolism from the Mi’kmaq culture, teachings and traditions, as well as portraits, realism and scenery from her home in Unama’ki. Her paintings allow her to not only reconnect with her Mi’kmaq heritage, but to share it with others. Storm’s work has been featured in local art shows and galleries since a youth, including Whitney Piers “Pierscape” Art Gallery (2014), CBRM ConnectArts “Emerging Artists Public Gallery” (2020), YouthArtConnection “Artprenuers: Virtual Art Gallery” (2021), Downtown Sydney Association “Art Walk” permanent installation (2024), and most recently, has curated a two day gallery event for local emerging and establishes artists, exhibiting work from eight artists residing in Cape Breton. Her work can be found locally in Cape Breton at Fae Curio Artisanal Market (Sydney, CBRM), Flying Kite Artisan Gallery (Baddeck, Victoria County) and online at AvantStormStudios.