Craft Ontario Community Evening: Support the Next Chapter

Celebrate with us! As Craft Ontario approaches its 50th anniversary in 2026, we’re gathering our community for an uplifting evening of art, connection, and generosity. For five decades, your support has helped craft artists thrive — creating opportunities, building livelihoods, and bringing extraordinary handmade work into the world. Now, we’re ready to shape the next chapter together.

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 ·  6-8pm
Craft Ontario Shop & Office, 1106 Queen St. West, Toronto

Join us for seasonal refreshments, festive energy, and meaningful ways to support craft through a silent auction, year-end donations, and holiday shopping. You’ll also meet our new Executive Director, Robyn Wilcox, who will share a look at what’s ahead and how your continued support will build a vibrant future for craft in Ontario.

How you can join the celebration

• Bid in the Silent Auction on artist-made works and experiences
• Make a Donation that directly supports craft artist livelihoods and Craft Ontario programming
• Shop for the Holidays and support local makers with every purchase

Your generosity fuels exhibitions, publications, mentorship programs, and opportunities that uplift craft artists across the province. Together, we’re building a thriving, sustainable future for craft.

Evening Flow

• Mingling & refreshments from 6:00pm
• Welcome & remarks at 6:30pm
• Silent auction closes at 7:30pm
• Holiday shopping all evening

RSVP: RSVP here (not required, but appreciated!)
Questions? info@craftontario.com

All donations valued above $20 will receive a charitable tax receipt.

SILENT AUCTION PREVIEW

The in-person only silent auction will include prints by Shuvinai Ashoona and Papiara Tukiki; baskets by Melinda Mayhall; jewellery by Lily Yung and Emma Piirtoniemi; ceramics by Joon Hee Kim, Naomi Clement, Robin Hopper, and Ann Mortimer; glass by Alfred Engerer and Infinite Glassworks; and more! 

Shuvinai Ashoona. Pipe Dream, 2008. Etching & aquatint. 76.3 cm x 56.5 cm. Cape Dorset 2008 Annual Print Collection.

Emma Piirtoniemi. Point Form Pendant, 2016. Carved acrylic (clear and mirrored), sterling silver, leather. 40 x 7 x 5 cm.

Robert Held. Blown Glass Amphora with Lid. 31 x 23 cm. Mahut Family Collection.

Papiara Tukiki. Turning Into Sculpin (Kanajurupalliajuq), 2013. Stonecut & stencil. 43.3 cm x 62 cm. Cape Dorset 2013 Annual Print Collection.

Joon Hee Kim. Flower Ball, 2020. Ceramic.