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Commit to craft and join us for our next chapter!
Commit to craft and join us for our next chapter!

For Makers

Ways to Participate

  • 50th Annual General Meeting
    May 26, 2026

    50th Annual General Meeting

    Wednesday, June 24, 6:00pm

    All members are invited to attend Craft Ontario's 50th Annual General Meeting! This is an event for you – as a member-based organization, your participation makes all the difference.

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  • Open Call: Pride in Craft 2026
    April 23, 2026

    Open Call: Pride in Craft 2026

    Deadline: May 12, 2025, 11:59 PM EST

    Craft Ontario is seeking submissions for its annual Pride in Craft program! This juried feature will highlight the work of 2SLGBTQIAP+ Craft Artists in June 2026 with a retail display in the Craft Ontario Shop.

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  • Ceramic artwork by Marissa Alexander
    April 14, 2026

    We're Hiring: Editor-in-Chief, Studio Magazine

    Deadline: May 14, 2026, 11:59 PM EST

    Studio Magazine: Craft and Design in Canada is looking for its next Editor-in-Chief. If you have deep roots in the Canadian craft and design community and a distinctive editorial point of view, we'd love to hear from you.

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Connect to a Network of Craft

Professional Opportunities

Exhibitions & Events



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.

Awards ceremony and award winners exhibition

Annual Awards Ceremony

Successful recipients are included in the Craft Award Recipient Group Exhibition


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

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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.

work in culture lecture in partnership with craft ontario

Virtual Workshops

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Digital Learning

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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

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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