Formerly the Ontario Crafts Council, Craft Ontario is a not-for-profit service organization that works to have craft recognized as a valuable part of life. We promote and celebrate professional craft through providing member opportunities, and advocate for craft practice by educating and empowering diverse audiences.
ALL MEMBERS ENJOY THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:
Invitations to events, including workshops, conferences, online presentations, and exhibitions.
Monthly Craftflash newsletters to keep you in touch with news, events and opportunities, including calls for entry, workshops, residencies and exhibitions.
A print subscription to Canada’s leading craft magazine. Two beautiful issues of Studio will arrive at your door every year in the spring and fall.
10% discount on purchases made at the Craft Ontario Shop.
Discounts on craft materials, supplies and services.
Free or discounted entry to over 1,000 galleries and museums through the North American Reciprocal Museum Association, and Galleries Ontario.
Choose the membership and additional benefts that suit your needs:
COMMUNITY
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MAKER
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ORGANIZATION
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For further information about all membership levels, details and prices.
FULL MEMBERSHIP DETAILS DOCUMENT
Available to Community and Maker memberships. Discounts address financial barriers by lowering the base price for those who need it.
Priority Groups (- 50%): Artists of Colour, Deaf Artists, and Artists with Disabilities, Francophone Artists, Indigenous Artists, 2SLGBTQIA+ Artists
Distance (- 40%): Living 100km outside of Toronto.
Students (- 80%): Full-time enrolment in an educational institution. (Only for Maker Members)
Seniors (- 40%): Individuals 65 years or older.
Sliding Scale: For folks who find the price of membership a financial barrier. A custom price can be selected ranging from full price to 50% off.
* Members who identify with more than one group can select the category with the greatest discount.
* To sign up for a monthly billing option, please contact Elycia SFA, Member Relations & Programs Manager, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Current Maker Members do not pay any administrative fees.
Non-members now have access to apply for Craft Ontario Programs. For a $10 administrative fee, makers who are not yet members are welcome to apply. If the work is juried into a program, the individual must then join by purchasing a membership.
Administrative fees for non-members apply to:
Calls-for-Entry (Gallery Exhibitions and Special Projects)
Application to sell your work at the Craft Ontario Shop
Craft Ontario Shop Window Feature application
* Discounts are not applicable for these items.
Formerly the Ontario Crafts Council, Craft Ontario is a not-for-profit service organization that works to have craft recognized as a valuable part of life. We promote and celebrate professional craft through providing member opportunities, and advocate for craft practice by educating and empowering diverse audiences.