The Executive Director of the CCF/FCMA, Maegen Black, and the chair of the Advocacy Committee, Raine Mckay, are collaborating on a brief to the Standing Committee on Finance to outline ways in…

The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) has released its report, a long-overdue study surveying the state of emerging Craft practices in the province (the last sector study was conducted in 1995). Written…

With HR and Skills Development Canada “phasing out core funding and some elements of project funding to sector councils”, the Cultural Human Resources Council (CHRC) is creating a strategy to ensure the…

The Canada Council Art Bank has unveiled it’s 2011 acquisitions. Among that collection are fine craft works by Anna Torma, David Harper, and Anna Williams. Torma’s embroidered hanging, “Transverbal IV” and…

The CCF/FCMA expresses our congratulations to the newly appointed Cabinet Ministers of the Conservative government. A mixture of new and familiar faces make up the positions related to the Craft…

The Federal election is scheduled for May 2nd, 2011.  For those of us employed by, involved in and inspired by the cultural industry in Canada, a change in political power…

The CCF/FCMA is excited to express our congratulations to Kye-Yeon Son, winner of the 2011 Saidye Bronfman Award at this year’s Governor General Awards in Visual and Media Arts. One…

The Canadian Crafts Federation held its annual meeting in Iqaluit last week. Partnering with the Nunavut Arts & Crafts Association (NACA) and conveniently held in conjunction with the Alianait Festival and the Nunavut…

The CCF/FCMA is pleased to announce the dates for our annual conference, set in the uniquely beautiful city of Iqaluit, Nunavut. From July 1 – 6, attendees will have the…

As the page turns to a new year, the Canadian Crafts Federation looks forward to an active 2011 and a whole new year of exciting activity. With our Annual Conference…