As a federation of organizations, the CCF/FCMA is primarily focused on craft sector networking. We tackle the challenge of connecting this broad community across great geographic divides in many ways…

The CCF/FCMA is thrilled to welcome three new organizations as Affiliate Members, the Alberta College of Art + Design, the Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design, and the New…

The CCF/FCMA has one new announcement, and a reminder. First, a call for students who will be returning to school this coming September: the CCF/FCMA is hiring an 8 week…

The CCF/FCMA is proud to present our Strategic Plan for 2017 – 2020. After a year long process of visioning, deliberation, and consultation, our Board of Directors have approved the…

Have you been following the many changes at the Canada Council for the Arts? If not, now is the time, and if so, it is important to note a specific…

The much anticipated ‘Can Craft? Craft Can!’ Canadian Craft Biennial will take place September 15th & 16th, 2017. As described by the organizers, the Art Gallery of Burlington and Craft…

The CCF/FCMA is nearing the completion of our next strategic plan. Part of our national process of review, reflection and renewal included the development of an updated organizational identity statement….

Congratulations to Nova Scotia jewellery artist Pamela Ritchie, the 2017 laureate of the Governor General’s Award in Visual and Media Arts Saidye Bronfman Award for Excellence in Fine Craft. The…

The CCF/FCMA is now accepting nominations for the 2017 Robert Jekyll Award for Leadership in Craft. A celebration of distinguished contributors to the craft sector, the award is one of…

On January 21st, 2017, the Women’s March on Washington and a reported 600 supporting “sister marches” took place across the globe, including many in Canadian cities. Despite variations in reported…