JAMES H. MCPHERSON AWARD IN WOODWORKING At age 17 James graduated from Kemptville Agricultural School in 1927 and then pursued agricultural work on the family farm, RR2 Port Stanley in Elgin County.James went on to study cabinetry and blueprint reading. When...
Originally from Hong Kong, Lily. Yung was a leading figure and key player in the fine craft art and design communities in Toronto and Canada for many years. She ignored borders and boundaries that limit creativity, but found interest and...
Pattie Walker was born in Bogotá, Colombia in 1948. Pattie and her sister Roberta were raised by her American mother. Canadian father and beloved Colombian nanny Mimi Vazquez. The family moved to the United States and Pattie later moved to...
Textile artist, the late Jeanette Shanks, né Jinny, lived and breathed her art, wanting to inspire others to try to make sense of the world through nature, as had been her own path. An adventurer— over time, hiking the challenging...
This award celebrates excellence in craft by Indigenous artists (First Nations, Metis, Inuit), and is open to those working at any stage in their career. The Mayhall family sees supporting Indigenous Craftspeople as a key priority in craft.Established in 2022...
Helen Frances Gregor received a liberal education in her childhood home of Prague, but from an early age she excelled in visual arts. Her sights were set on studying theatrical design when the threat of war called her family’s future...
Craft Ontario patrons William and Mary Corcoran established this award In 2023 to support the practices of mid-career craft artists who focus on creating functional work for everyday use. The education and Support Mary Corcoran received as a student at...
Helen (Lehrer) Copeland (1914 - 20II) was part of the first wave of potters that arose in Toronto in the late 1930s and early1940s. She began her career taking classes at Central Technical School before going on to study at...
This workshop will focus on sourcing grants, demystify the different levels/types from regional and municipal granters. Heidi McKenzie is a Toronto-based ceramic artist with much experience and success securing funding.
Muskoka Arts & Crafts and Craft Ontario have joined forces to offer a juried exhibition opportunity to craft makers across the Muskoka region and beyond. Application Deadline: September 16, 2024, 11:59 PM
Deadline: June 2, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST
Award Recipients are truly outstanding in their fields and have displayed exceptional commitment to the further development of craft. The Mather family continues to recognize exceptional achievement in support of the craft community.
