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Deadline: May 4, 2025, 11:59 PM EST

Craft Ontario is seeking submissions for its annual Pride in Craft social media campaign! Highlighting the work of 2SLGBTQIAP+ Craft Artists throughout June 2025.

Ontario’s leading craft education programs — at George Brown College, Sheridan College, and OCAD University — are facing suspension, restructuring, and potential elimination. We’re calling on students, educators, artists, economists, and concerned citizens to stand up.

Deadline: June 1, 2025, 11:59 PM EST

Congratulations to META4 Gallery on their 20th anniversary! Do not miss this opportunity to participate in their juried show, 'Making Your Mark'! We are proud to join in and celebrate META4’s success as a long-time member and vital community hub, and are deeply grateful for META4’s support and commitment to craft!

Stay tuned for the 2025 Submission Deadlines

Info Session: May 1, 2025, 5-6 PM

Craft Ontario, FUSION: Clay and Glass Ontario, Mississippi Valley Textile Museum, and Oeno Gallery present an information session on Thursday, May 1, from 5-6 pm, to provide insight on how they each go about exhibition planning, share exhibition opportunities that artists and craftspeople can apply to, and to clarify the application processes. 

Deadline: Monday, June 2, 2025, 11:59 PM EST

Craft Ontario is pleased to announce that the 2025 Craft Awards Program has 18 awards open for application. The annual selection of Craft Award recipients presents accomplished and dedicated practitioners in the field of craft and design!

April 5, 2025, 12:30-4:30 PM

In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the coil making technique to make individual projects. All materials are provided. In this workshop Lora will explain how to select and prepare repurposed textiles to use in coiled baskets!

Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 5 PM EST

In this virtual workshop, artists will explore health and wellness tips tailored to support their physical and mental well-being. We'll introduce services available at the Artists' Health Centre, and our subsidized health services for artists in financial need.

Deadline: Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST

The Craft Ontario Shop has two locations located in Toronto and an Online Shop that reaches an international audience. As a hub for Canadian craft, the Shop is a destination point for tourists and locals alike.

Deadline: Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST

The Craft Ontario Shop releases 3 applications a year for opportunities to sell and showcase Canadian craft. This blogpost outlines all of the information needed to apply to the Retail Feature opportunity, available at the Queen Street location.

Deadline: Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST

The Craft Ontario Shop releases 3 applications a year for opportunities to sell and showcase Canadian Craft. This blogpost outlines all of the information needed to apply for the Jewellery Showcase opportunity, available at The Distillery District location.

Deadline: Monday, May 26, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST

Craft Ontario is currently seeking proposals for solo and two-person exhibitions to take place in the Craft Ontario Gallery, 1106 Queen St West, Toronto, in the 2026 calendar year.