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  • Rare Olive Jewellery Showcase
    September 15, 2026

    Rare Olive Jewellery Showcase

    September 12 – November 8, 2026

    Nicole Gagnon (Rare Olive) creates wooden jewellery and accessories out of Guelph, ON. Her passion for wood stemmed from an admiration of her grandfather’s carpentry skills as well as from working with her husband, another talented woodworker. These combined experiences have led her toward the knowledge she now has of different woods and grains.

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  • Jewellery Showcase: Nadia Tasci
    July 9, 2026

    Jewellery Showcase: Nadia Tasci

    July 11 – September 6, 2026

    Pushing the boundaries of traditional glass bead-making, Nadia Tasci's work explores the visual dialogue between colour, form, and pattern, creating dynamic and engaging contemporary jewellery.

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Craft Ontario awards ceremony, and presentation

Events and Features for the Public

We are at work to connect you with Ontario craft.

Find Out When & Where


Membership Types: Benefits & Services

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
Craft Ontario Shop.
*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.

More Info

Nomination Awards

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


EVENTS

Your Presence Is Important

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

Cabbagetown Art & Craft Show | September 11-13, 2026
Toronto, ON

31st Annual Fibrefest | September 12-13, 2026
Mississppi Valley Textile Museum, Mississippi Valley, ON

Almonte Fibrefest Daily Workshops | September 9-16, 2026
Almonte, ON

Cambridge Studio Tour & Sale | September 19 & 20, 2026
Cambridge, ON

Canadian Quilts and Their Makers | Saturday, September 26, 11am
Online and In-person at The Arts and Letters Club, Toronto, ON

The Things We Carry | August 28 - September 28, 2026
Circa Atelier Gallery, Toronto, ON

Michelle Peraza – Tú eres mi otro yo: Mundos, Mundo, Worlds | July 4 - October 3, 2026
Tom Thomson Art Gallery, Owen Sound, ON

We Meet In Between | October 7, 2026
Craft Council of BC, Vancouver, BC

The Henry Goodman Exhibition for Emerging Artists: Mississauga | September 21 - October 11, 2026
Mississauga, ON

Wood Symposium 2026 hosted by Intersections Wood Collaborative | October 16 & 18, 2026
Owen Sound, ON

The Wearable Art Show | October 22-24, 2026
St Volodomyr Cultural Centre, ON

Maker's Hand | November 6 -8, 2026
County Arts Lab, Picton, ON

Riversong Fibre Retreat | November 11 & 13, 2026
Elmhirst's Resort, Keene, ON

Kamiphony, Cybèle Young | September 24 - December 13, 2026
Koffler Arts, Toronto, ON

Resilience | September 10 - December 20, 2026
Alfred Ceramic Art Museum, New York, NY 

Craft East Buyers’ Expo | March 7 & 8, 2027
Halifax Convention Centre, Halifax, NS

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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