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Visit MASK MEDICINE in the Craft Ontario Gallery until August 10
  • Executive Director Transition Announcement
    June 13, 2025

    Executive Director Transition Announcement

    The Craft Ontario Board announces that after 18 years of dedicated service - including the past 8 years as Executive Director - Janna Hiemstra will be stepping down from her leadership role at Craft Ontario to take on a new position as Manager, Craft & Design at Harbourfront Centre.

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  • 49th Annual General Meeting
    May 23, 2025

    49th Annual General Meeting

    Wednesday, June 25, 6:00 pm

    All members are invited to attend Craft Ontario's 49th Annual General Meeting! This is an event for you – as a member-based organization, your participation makes all the difference.

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  • BOARD OF DIRECTORS CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
    April 14, 2025

    BOARD OF DIRECTORS CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

    Deadline: Wednesday, May 7, 2025

    Craft Ontario invites nominations for up to two  vacant positions on the Board of Directors. Craft Ontario convie les membres à proposer des candidatures pour deux postes vacants au sein du conseil d’administration.

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Services & Benefits for Maker Members

MAKER MEMBERSHIP

Refine your creative career, and access professional channels to grow your practice.

  • Apply to well recognized annual professional programs:
    • Professional gallery exhibitions
    • Downtown Toronto retail representation
    • Cash awards recognizing excellence
  • Join workshops and coaching designed for creative careers
  • Cross promote your career news through our multi-channel communications. Our audiences are over 20,000 viewers strong
  • Connect with fellow makers and the Craft Ontario staff team
  • PLUS basic benefits of Community Membership

For people who engage in a practice of creative making.

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Craft Awards

Craft Awards recognize accomplished and dedicated practitioners in the field of craft and design.

The awards program runs annually with a call for entry released in the winter and the Craft Award Recipient Group Exhibition scheduled for fall in the Craft Ontario Gallery.


Insurance

Membership gives you access to exclusive insurance rates and plans specifically for people in the arts.

Protect Your Work At Shows

Protect Your Work At Shows

Review all insurance options brokered by HUB International. Policy coverage for craft show exhibitors, health, dental, home, auto and more.

The Craft Show Exhibitor Insurance Program, brokered by HUB International for over 15 years, offers craft show exhibitors a hassle-free application, payment process, and policy coverage. Read the coverage details

Learn More & Connect with HUB



Education

Workshops, coaching and online courses are for members who want to strengthen their practice as creative entrepreneurs.

Ranging from business skills to branding and marketing, we partner with experts in the field to bring educational tools to members. Their information and guidance help makers get to the next step.



Resources

Special rates and offers for Maker Members.


Membership Types & Information

There's more to membership than showing and selling your work.

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Take Your Next Steps

We provide opportunities and support to grow your creative career.

Go For It

Professional Opportunities

WORKSHOP | Textile Teaser (Surface Design) Workshop
Jul. 19 & 20, 2025

EXHIBITION | Nature, Being & Technology, The Cotton Factory in Hamilton
Deadline: Jul. 30, 2025

EXHIBITION | Collective City Gallery Project
Deadline: Jul. 31, 2025

EXHIBITION | Textile Tradition, Art Fair Hamilton
Deadline: Aug. 1, 2025

CALL FOR TEXTILE ARTISTS | Resistant Fibres Project, Âjagemô Exhibition Space
Deadline: Aug. 4, 2025

EXHIBITION | Call for Submissions: Exhibitions at City of Toronto Cultural Centres & Galleries
Deadline: Aug. 15, 2025

GRANT PROGRAM | Ontario Arts Council Exhibition Assistance - Craft Exhibitions
Deadline: Aug. 15, 2025

CALL FOR ARTISTS | WKP Kennedy Gallery: Call for Solo Exhibitions by French-speaking artists
Deadline: Aug. 26, 2025

RESIDENCY | Medalta: Artists in Residence
Final Deadline: Sep. 15, 2025

CLAY COMMUNITY | Make and Do Canadian Clay Directory
Deadline: Ongoing

MEMBERSHIP | Guelph Creative Arts Association
Deadline: Ongoing

 

 

Maker FAQs

What insurance do you offer and how do I sign up?

Further to the information on this page above, you can get more specific information and receive a quote by emailing HUB International directly: sportsandentertainmentprograms@hubinternational.com

Can I apply for programs without a membership?

Non-members are welcome to apply for Craft Ontario programs, with a $10 administrative fee. If you are accepted into a program, then you must join by purchasing a Maker Membership.

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

What's the best way to find out about Calls for Entry at Craft Ontario?

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

Need Answers?

See the FAQ page

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