C R A F T is (still) Happening 🙌 March

E-NEWS FOR OUR ENTIRE CRAFT NETWORK, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

Thinking of you now more than ever...

These are unusual times. COVID-19 is changing the way we think, feel and interact. Its effects are both global and local. I am acutely aware of the COVID-19 effect in the cultural sector. Shows have closed, artists are reeling - there is a void. The Board and staff of Craft Ontario are committed to you - the artists and supporters of craft. We are working diligently to reduce the impact of COVID-19, to support your creativity and bring attention to your needs wherever and whenever possible. Stay safe (wash your hands), create, inspire us. With your strength, we remain a champion of craft!

Cliff Ledwos
Chair of the Craft Ontario Board

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If you are a craft artist or organization and are feeling the financial impact of cancelled events and income opportunities, please fill out our Impact Survey, so that we can continue advocating for the craft sector

How C.R.A.F.T. can help you through this

Connect with us through social media!

Member Stories - Feature posts on a variety of maker-members. Step into their work, their inspiration and their story. Thursdays @ 6pm
#ConnectWithCraft - Join us in celebrating the craft objects all around us, literally! Take a photo of your favourite piece in use (or in situ), tag us @craftontario (on any social platform) and use #connectwithcraft so we can share your post!
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Studio Magazine Archives

Have some free time for light reading?
Check out the Studio magazine issue archive. Only $6.95 for a digital copy, stay connected with us and the community of craft and design in Canada!

Our online shop is still open for business! We are working remotely to continue supporting the 200+ artists we represent in our shop.

When items are sold through our online shop, a staff member completes a sanitizing routine, including hand-washing, before packing your item. We are also more than happy to arrange curbside pick-up at our Queen Street location! Read more about online orders and our new precautions.

Currently Featured (in the widow 👀)
Janet Macpherson

Browse Janet's feature and sculpture for sale
"As a member I have been selling my work at Craft Ontario for many years, and have access to opportunities from member exhibitions to financial advice. Craft Ontario is also just a welcoming place to walk into, present work and I’m happy to be a part of it."
- Janet Macpherson

Even during this tough and unprecedented time, there are still moments to celebrate!

Find lots of new gifts available online, including:

Note Cards, puzzles and colouring books browse
Books for children and adults browse
Small and lower priced 'thinking of you' gifts browse
Gift cards browse

Take a look at Craft Ontario Shop Online

Art of the Book 2018

While our gallery is closed, we encourage you to take a look through the work represented via the Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild website. The exhibition celebrates the 35th anniversary of the Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild and features 67 uniquely crafted pieces covering eight categories: fine binding, box-making, paper-making, fine printing, paper decorating, restoration, calligraphy, and artists’ books.

LAST MONTH ON SOCIAL MEDIA

#5WomenArtists

In conjunction with the National Museum of Women in the Arts, Craft Ontario has been celebrating its member female artists during March, Women's History Month. #5WomenArtists recognizes women using art to drive change about globally relevant issues.
Take a sneak peek below and check out our social pages on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for more!

Aitak Sorahitalab is a visual artist who reflects on social issues and political concerns in her work using the elements of Iranian and Mesopotamian art, culture and history. Aitak also runs a non-profit organization, Airsa supporting new Canadians in the arts in Toronto.

Alanna Baird is a metal artist working primarily in sculpture with a background in ceramics and printmaking. Most of Alanna’s creative life has been spent in close proximity to the creation of metal fish sculpture using recycled materials.

Nadia Tasci is a glass bead jewellery artist, recognized for her high quality glass work and detailed craftsmanship. Tasci uses local suppliers for materials, and employs graduates from the local Jewellery Arts program.

Carolina Delgado-Duruflé is a multidisciplinary environmental artist dedicated to protecting the environment through art. Carolina recuperates everyday objects and turns them into decorative art pieces, gardens and installations.

CRAFT LISTINGS - Craft, Art and Design events in Ontario Go and Get Cultural

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