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SAVE THE DATE! Opening Reception for the Upcoming Exhibition 'Void', Saturday, January 25, 2-5pm
SAVE THE DATE! Opening Reception for the Upcoming Exhibition 'Void', Saturday, January 25, 2-5pm
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Events and Features for the Public

We are at work to connect you with Ontario craft.

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COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP

Get involved, by joining a network of fellow contemporary craft enthusiasts.

  • All the latest community news, events, opportunities, and invitations delivered monthly to your inbox
  • A subscription to Studio Magazine: Contemporary Canadian craft and design within global material culture
  • 10% off purchases in store and online at the
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*excluding the current Annual Cape Dorset Print Collection

For people with passion for contemporary craft.

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ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP

Network, share resources, and be a part of the provincial craft sector.

  • Connect with the Craft Ontario staff team to engage your organization’s goals
  • Give an artist in your community an annual Craft Ontario Community Award
  • Nominate for the John and Barbara Mather Award for Lifetime Achievement
  • Access discounted bulk memberships for folks in your community/for your own members
  • 10% off print and web advertising in Studio magazine
  • PLUS the benefits of Community Membership

For craft-related organizations, businesses and educational institutions.

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Nomination Awards

Awards presented by Craft Ontario with help and nominations from our membership.


EVENTS

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Join us in-person and spark connections with fellow creators, mingle with inspiring artists, and cultivate a vibrant and enriching community network.

Awards ceremony and award winners exhibition

Annual Awards Ceremony

Held in October

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Held in June

SUPPORT & DONORS INFO

Members Connect

At the heart of Craft Ontario communities.

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Exhibition & Event Listings

 

DesignTO Launch Party 2025  | Jan. 24, 2025, 7-11PM
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, ON

Layers and Light | Nov. 6, 2024 - Jan. 26, 2025
Oneo Gallery, Prince Edward County, ON

DesignTO 2025 Festival | Jan. 24 - Feb. 2, 2025
Toronto, ON

When things fall apart | Jan. 24 - Feb. 2, 2025
Melba Studios, Toronto, ON

patterns of belonging | Jan. 15 - Feb. 2, 2025
Richmond Hill Public Library, Glass Case Gallery, Toronto, ON

The 2025 Canadian Crafts Federation Symposium  | Feb. 6 - 9, 2025
Ottawa, Ontario

Homage: Inspired by Canadian Women  | Sep. 28, 2024 - Feb. 9, 2025
The Château Ramezay – Historic Site and Museum of Montréal, Ontario

I Can't Count But I Can Point  | Jan. 10 - Feb. 15, 2025
Hunt Gallery, Toronto, ON

Walking Alongside Trauma  | Jan. 16 - Feb. 28, 2025
Amelia Douglas Gallery, New Westminster, BC

Golden Clay Exhibition: 50 Years of the Brantford Potters' Guild  | Jan. 18 - Mar. 9, 2025
Hunt Gallery, Toronto, ON

Afternoon Tea at the Gallery  | Feb. 16, March 16, April 20, May 11, 2025
The Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery, Waterloo, ON

Beyond The Vanishing Maya: Voices of a Land in Resistance | Oct. 17 2024 - Mar. 28, 2025
Textile Museum, Toronto, ON

Eye of the Earth | Dec. 20, 2024 - May 11, 2025
Textile Museum, Toronto, ON

Fruits: Julie Moon  | Jan. 18 - May 18, 2025
The Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery, Waterloo, ON

Painting with Clay  | Jan 18 - May 25, 2025
The Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery, Waterloo, ON

Vibrations of Fibres, A Retrospective, Paulette Sauve  | Dates TBA, 2027
The Mississippi Valley Textile Museum, ON

Community FAQs

What's the best way to find out what's going on at Craft Ontario?

Be sure to follow Craft Ontario on Facebook or Instagram, and sign up for the Craftflash newsletter

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.
How do I qualify for a Priority Group or Sliding Scale membership discount?

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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