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The 2024 Cape Dorset Annual Print Collection is NOW OPEN to view and reserve!
The 2024 Cape Dorset Annual Print Collection is NOW OPEN to view and reserve!
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  • Artist Highlight: Zoë Pinnell
    September 8, 2024

    Artist Highlight: Zoë Pinnell

    Craft Ontario was able to catch up with Zoë following her recent move to Hamilton and look back on her training and career as a recent graduate! Her work is handbuilt by pinching, coiling, and slab building using earthenware.
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  • 2024 Cape Dorset Annual Print Collection
    September 4, 2024

    2024 Cape Dorset Annual Print Collection

    For over 60 years an annual print collection has been distributed from artists in Kinngait and Craft Ontario has the honour of having been selected as the Official Host Gallery of this year’s collection!
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  • Featured Artist: Brenda Nieves
    August 31, 2024

    Featured Artist: Brenda Nieves

    Brenda Nieves is a sculptor & ceramic artist living and working in her studio in The Junction, Toronto. Nieves trained at Sheridan College in the Craft and Design program from 2015 - 2016.
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*excluding the current Annual Cape Dorset Print Collection

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Awards ceremony and award winners exhibition

Annual Awards Ceremony

Held in October

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Held in June

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Exhibition & Event Listings

May 25 - Jul. 20, 2024 | Prairie Start Deck
Alberta Craft Discovery Gallery, Edmonton AB

Sep.19 - 23, 2024 | Made in Canada: Sustainable Fibre Arts Conference 2024
Gros Morne National Park, Gros Morne NL

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When do public events normally happen?
  • The Gallery changes over exhibitions every 7-10 weeks during the months of January to October. Each exhibition has a reception.
  • The Annual Awards ceremony happens in October.
  • An annual fundraising event is scheduled every fall.
  • Symposia and conferences happen every few years and align with collaborative projects with sector partners.
  • Special events are often member driven. Members offer their resources and we work together.
  • The Annual General Meeting is scheduled in June.
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Our discounts operate on a self-identification basis. There is no need to provide supplemental information in order to receive a discount. If you need assistance applying a discount to your invoice, please email membership@craftontario.com

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