Sell at the Craft Ontario Shop

Interested in selling your work at the Shop?

The Craft Ontario Shop provides a marketplace for craft artists to house and sell their work. Located on the bustling and vibrant Queen Street West in downtown Toronto, the Shop is a destination for both locals and tourists.

 Take advantage of the two member opportunities below!

Apply to Sell in the Shop

To sell in the Shop, you must first become a Maker Member. Craft artists that are not currently a member can still apply and pay a $10 administrative fee. If the application is successful, the applicant will be required to purchase a Maker Membership. Find more information about Craft Ontario membership benefits here.

Before completing an application please read the Shop's Consignment Terms and Conditions.

APPLICATION TIMELINE

• Applications open: March 23, 2023
• Application deadline: June 14, 2023
• Application responses sent: June 30, 2023
• Successful applicants are expected to deliver work by: Wednesday, September 6, 2023

WHAT YOU WILL NEED FOR YOUR APPLICATION:

DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS

• A description of your practice and the work you are proposing
• Information about materials, processes, and techniques used
• Dimensions of the proposed work
• Any mounting requirements or installation instructions
• Retail values

IMAGES

• Photographs must show the work centred and in focus with even lighting (a white background is preferred, and a 1:1 square aspect ratio)
• Images showing details and different angles are recommended
• Minimum resolution of 1080 x 1080px
• Maximum file size 3MB each

Craft Ontario Shop applications are open with a deadline of Wednesday, June 14, 2023, 11:59 pm EST. Stay in touch via our newsletter and follow us on social media for more updates!

APPLY NOW

If you require any assistance with this form please contact the Craft Ontario Shop at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by phone at 416.921.1721.

Apply for the Retail Feature Program

Craft Ontario is seeking proposals for the 2023 - 2024 Retail Feature Program!
The Retail Feature Program showcases a body of work in the front window space of the Craft Ontario Shop - located at 1106 Queen St W, Toronto, ON. The Retail Feature Program gives members the opportunity to highlight a range of work, including large or one-of-a-kind pieces, and production work. All work displayed in the Feature will be for sale and should have the potential to sell in a retail setting.

Craft Ontario has recently updated Membership, including Program application requirements. Craft artists that are not currently a member can apply and pay a $10 administrative fee. If the application is successful, the applicant will be required to purchase a Maker Membership.

If this fee is a financial barrier, or if you have any questions, please get in touch at  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Want to know more about what it means to sell your work at the Craft Ontario Shop? Please read the Shop's Consignment Terms and Conditions.

TIMELINE

• Applications open: March 9, 2023
• Application deadline: May 31, 2023
• Application responses sent: June 14, 2023
• Feature availability: July 28, 2023 - July 20, 2024
• If selected, all information regarding your Feature (to be used for promotion and retail purposes) must be submitted at least 3 weeks prior to the Feature installation

DETAILS ABOUT THE SPACE:

• Selected features will be on display for approximately thirty (30) days
• Available wall space is 10’ x 10’
• The window is 45” wide, and has a platform that is 45” x 54” x 12” (W x D x H)
• Additional plinths, risers and floating wall shelves are available
• Items cannot be hung from the ceiling
• Download the layouts for the wall and floor plan of the available space
• Review photos of past features!

WHAT YOU WILL NEED FOR YOUR APPLICATION:

DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS

• Information about materials, processes, and techniques
• Dimensions of the pieces
• Any mounting requirements or installation instructions
• A description of inspiration for the work
• Retail values

IMAGES

• Work is in focus and photographed with even and ample lighting (white background is preferred)
• Images that portray different 'sides' of the work if necessary
• Maximum file size should be under 3MB each

APPLY NOW

Applications are now open, with a deadline of May 31, 2023. Stay in touch via our newsletter and follow us on social media for more updates!

If your application is selected, we will provide further information regarding scheduling, delivery and installation. We thank everyone for their applications!

If you require any assistance with this form please contact the Craft Ontario Shop at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by phone at 416.921.1721.