Membership

The CCF/FCMA works closely with our Affiliate Members, including organizations, institutions, and associations related to Canadian contemporary fine craft. Any organization with the goal of growing and advancing excellence in the field is welcome to apply, including educational institutions, guilds, museums, galleries, collectives, foundations, etc. These organizations have incredible perspectives and experience to share, expanding the CCF/FCMA’s capacity to represent the many aspects of the national craft field.

The Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery

The Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery is committed to the collection, conservation, lending, and public exhibition of clay, glass, and enamel works of art and craft.

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Lunenburg School of the Arts

Lunenburg School of the Arts offers workshops led by professional art educators and working artists. 

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Northwest Territories Arts

​The NWT Arts Program is a marketing initiative that promotes all artists of the Northwest Territories (NWT), including traditional arts and fine crafts, contemporary arts and fine crafts, performing arts, literary arts, and film and media arts.

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Craft Alliance

Craft Alliance /Alliance Métiers d’art is a Pan-Atlantic Trade Association Representing the Craft Sector in Atlantic Canada. The Alliance is made up of craft councils and guilds, craft media organizations and other craft related industry, educational or government organizations, who express interest in supporting the objectives of the Alliance.

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Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design

Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design (the Centre), a for impact charitable organization, is an integral and leading force in the educational, promotional and economic development of the craft sector on Cape Breton Island with a membership of over 300 individuals and organizations throughout Cape Breton Island, the traditional and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaw people of Unama’ki.

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New Brunswick College of Craft and Design

The New Brunswick College of Craft &Design empower learners to forge sustainable, creative careers.

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Rozynski Art Centre

The Rozynski Art Center’s mission is to promote the development of contemporary professional ceramics in all forms.

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Alberta University of the Arts

For almost 100 years, AUArts has played an important role in our country’s visual culture. We are a university dedicated to art, craft and design – the only one in Alberta and in the Prairies, and one of four in Canada.

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Saint John Arts Centre

The Saint John Arts Centre is a Regional Facility serving the communities of Greater Saint John. It is home to five public galleries for contemporary art. 

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Maison des métiers d’art de Québec

The Maison des métiers d’art de Québec is a cultural organization dedicated to contemporary practices in artistic crafts.

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Musée des métiers d’art du Québec

The MUMAQ, the Musée des métiers d’art du Québec, attests to the expression of a unique and creative people.

Reflecting the cultural diversity of Québec, from Nouvelle-France to today, it highlights what can be achieved by working with one’s heart and hands, for the benefit of the community.

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Yukon

Government of Yukon.

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North-West Ceramics Foundation

The North-West Ceramics Foundation is a not-for-profit charitable organization that works to provide a community for ceramic artists and to deliver public programming supporting ceramics in its many forms. The NWCF acts as the charitable voice of ceramists in British Columbia with the mandate of fostering public education in the ceramic arts in Western Canada. 

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Honourary Members are a revered group appointed by the board to recognize their significant contributions to contemporary Canadian craft, including the recipients of the Robert Jekyll Award. The list of honourary members also acknowledges members from the previous incarnation of the Canadian Crafts Federation, the Canadian Crafts Council.

Honourary Members

Robert Jekyll, Ontario

Stained glass artist Robert Jekyll is the founding president of the CCF/FCMA and has been closely associated with the development of stained glass in Canada. Jekyll helped guide the Canadian Crafts Federation through change and is a significant force in the craft, visual art and design movements. In 2010 Jekyll was inducted into the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts. Named after his leadership, the Robert Jekyll Award is a prestigious honour to recognize an invaluable citizen of craft.

Stained Glass, The Canadian Encyclopedia, by Robert Jekyll

Charles Lewton-Brain, Alberta

Master goldsmith Charles Lewton-Brain (Calgary, AB) is the former President of the CCF/FCMA. He has trained, studied and worked in Germany, Canada and the United States. Since 1986 he has lived in Calgary and served 19 years as the head of the Jewellery and Metals Program at the Alberta College of Art + Design.

2005 Alberta Craft Award of Honour

2012 Canada Council laureate

Jean Johnson, Ontario

Jean Johnson’s professional and volunteer career spanned 65 years. She was a passionate supporter of Craft Ontario, serving on numerous committees and as a board member. 

“My participation is based on the potential to make something exciting, new and important happen.”
– Jean Johnson, 2008

OCAD University Remembers Honorary Fellow Jean Johnson, CM

Marilyn Stothers, Manitoba

Marilyn was one of the first quilters to perfect a method of machine-piecing and appliqueing thin strands of curved patchwork. Eventually, she wrote a book, Curved Strip-Piecing, to share this skill with others. She is internationally renowned, exhibiting her quilts in the Ottawa Parliament building and worldwide. 

Curved Strip-Piecing – A New Technique by Marilyn Stothers

Information gathered from Quilt Inspiration: http://quiltinspiration.blogspot.com/2010/03/curves-colors-contrasts-artistry-of.html 

Simon Wroot, Alberta

Simon Wroot is a metal artist who became the CCF/FCMA President of the Board of Directors with over a decade of history with the organization. Trained as a jewellery artist, he is known for creating small detailed landscape sculptures. 

Artists of Bluerock Gallery | Meet Simon Wroot

Jane Kenyon, British Columbia

Jane Kenyon began working as a medical doctor, eventually studying and working as an artist full-time in 1993. 

2012 Cheongju International Craft Biennale

Tête-à-Tête: Jane Kenyon, Seasoned Women

Instagram: @mpjkenyon

Deborah Dumka, British Columbia

Ann Roberts, Ontario

Michael Hosaluk, Saskatchewan

Charllotte Kwon, British Columbia

Anne Manuel, Newfoundland

Tom McFall, Alberta

Maegan Black, New Brunswick

Maegen Black held the position of Executive Director for the Canadian Crafts Federation for more than 16 years. Throughout her tenure, she played a pivotal role in advocating for the national craft voice of its members.

Gilles Latour

Barabara Heller,

2023 Laureate for the Robert Jekyll Award

Susan Hanrahan,

2021 Laureate for the Robert Jekyll Award

Dr. Sandra Afoldy (Post Humous)

Her outstanding accomplishments as a teacher, researcher, curator, author, and historian have earned her the CCF/FCMA’s first posthumous recognition for the Robert Jekyll Award after her unexpected passing in 2019.

Louise Lemieux Bérubé,

2020 Laureate for the Robert Jekyll Award

Canadian Craft Council Honourary Members

Awards

The Canadian Crafts Federation honours the remarkable talent, leadership, and dedication found within Canada’s craft community. Our national award programs celebrate individuals who exemplify creativity, mentorship, and commitment to advancing the craft sector across the country. Each award highlights a unique aspect of craft practice and leadership, from emerging creators to established leaders whose influence shapes the future of the field.

The Robert Jekyll Award for Leadership in Craft

The Robert Jekyll Award for Leadership in Craft recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding dedication to advancing the Canadian craft sector. Members of the Canadian Crafts Federation (CCF/FCMA) can nominate candidates for this prestigious award, which honours the recipient’s esteemed reputation and exceptional leadership within the craft community.

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The Robert Jekyll Award for Leadership in Craft recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding dedication to advancing the Canadian craft sector. Members of the Canadian Crafts Federation (CCF/FCMA) can nominate candidates for this prestigious award, which honours the recipient’s esteemed reputation and exceptional leadership within the craft community.

Background

This renowned award is named after Robert Jekyll, the founding president of CCF/FCMA, who played a vital role in leading the organization during a period of transformation. In addition to his outstanding work in stained glass for over 30 years, Jekyll is highly regarded as a significant influence in the creative community, elevating the status of craft nationwide.

The CCF/FCMA presents the Robert Jekyll Award for Leadership in Craft to recognize exceptional citizens of craft. The award honours the legacy of Mr. Jekyll and aims to encourage the growth and development of the sector. The CCF/FCMA graciously acknowledges Robert Jekyll who donates the Award fund. As well, as the donors who contribute through Canada Helps. 

Nomination Deadline: January 23, 2026

Mailed applications must be received by the Nomination Deadline

Watch this video, filmed by Claire Sanford (http://clairesanford.ca/) during the 2015 National Conference in Quebec City, for an overview of the award and to learn more about Mr. Jekyll’s notable achievements.

2024 Recipient

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Dr. Carol E. Mayer, British Columbia

Dr. Carol E. Mayer is the founding president of the North-West Ceramics Foundation and a board member for 30 years.

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Dr. Carol E. Mayer has worked tirelessly advocating for public education in ceramic arts in Western Canada. She has established scholarships, awards, residencies, and endowments that have benefited ceramicists, collectors, museums, galleries, and the public.

2024 Shortlist

Melanie Egan, Ontario

Melanie Egan is an arts administrator and curator, known for her leadership as Director of Craft & Design at the Harbourfront Centre.

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Her initiatives at the Harbourfront Centre have supported the careers of hundreds of emerging artists across craft media. Egan has also played a key role in organizing major community arts projects, including the Toronto International Jewellery Festival and DesignTO.

Susan Furneaux, Newfoundland and Labrador

Susan Furneaux is an artist and educator in Newfoundland and Labrador, specializing in natural dyeing and hand embroidery.

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With over thirty years of experience, she has been a passionate advocate for the craft community, serving on multiple boards, mentoring emerging artists, and teaching at the College of the North Atlantic. Her deep connection to the environment is reflected in her work and her dedication to shaping the future of the craft sector both locally and beyond.

Alain Piroir, Quebec

Alain Piroir is a master printmaker and founder of Atelier-Galerie A. Piroir.

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Over the course of his fifty-year career, he has collaborated with several celebrated artists, while also mentoring emerging printmakers. His dedication to printmaking has earned him international recognition, including a partnership with the Biennale d’estampe contemporaine de Trois-Rivières, where the Prix de l’Atelier-Galerie A. Piroir is awarded annually.

Past Recipients

2023 Recipient

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Gilles Latour, Ontario

Gilles Latour is a dedicated leader, volunteer, and advocate with over 30 years of experience in advancing the craft sector at both the provincial and national levels. 

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A passionate supporter and collector, Gilles has played a pivotal role in the development and success of numerous craft organizations, including Craft Ontario, the Canadian Crafts Federation, and the Canadian Society of Decorative Arts. His commitment to volunteerism, combined with his expertise in governance, fundraising, financial oversight, and community-building, has made him an invaluable contributor to the Canadian craft community. In recognition of his exceptional contributions, Gilles was previously awarded the John and Barbara Mather Award for Lifetime Achievement and was granted Honorary Membership from the Canadian Crafts Federation.

2023 Shortlist

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Dr. Carol E. Mayer, British Columbia

Dr. Carol E. Mayer is the founding president of the North-West Ceramics Foundation and a board member for 30 years.

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She has worked tirelessly advocating for public education in ceramic arts in Western Canada. She has established scholarships, awards, residencies, and endowments that have benefited ceramicists, collectors, museums, galleries, and the public.

Dr. Jennifer E. Salahub, Alberta

Dr. Jennifer E. Salahub is an experienced Craft Historian and Professor Emerita. She has received numerous awards, scholarships, and fellowships for her research work and has curated exhibitions for museums and public galleries in Alberta.

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Dr. Salahub is an expert in contextualizing Craft history and analyzing forms and materials across various craft spectrums. She is a dedicated educator, craft historian, researcher, writer, craft collector, advocate, and long-time Alberta Craft Council board member.

2022 Recipient

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Barbara Heller, British Columbia

Barbara Heller has been at the forefront of developing the tapestry, weaving and craft communities in BC, Canada, and internationally for over 48 years. 

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She organized exhibitions and symposia, wrote articles, taught workshops and lectures, and juried and curated exhibitions. Barbara founded the B.C. Society of Tapestry Artists (1993) and the Canadian Tapestry Network (1995). In her studio on Granville Island in Vancouver, Barbara is an information hub for craftspeople and tourists alike. As an ambassador for the Canadian craft sector in general and tapestry in particular, Barbara is a dedicated volunteer moving the sector forward.

2022 Shortlist

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Amy Gogarty, British Columbia

Amy Gogerty is an author, ceramic artist, and sector volunteer, conversant in historical and contemporary craft processes, trends and traditions.

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Amy was editor (Ruth Chambers and Mireille Perron) of Utopic Impulses: Contemporary Ceramics Practice, a contemporary anthology of socially responsible ceramics practice, and, along with Nisse Gustafson, of the third volume of Paula Gustafson’s influential series, Craft Perception and Practice. She frequently contributes to Galleries West and, as a volunteer, to the CCBC and PGBC newsletters. Amy is a superlative ambassador of craft volunteerism and craft practice. She has been the ‘backbone’ and skilled collaborator for many projects and continues to be an esteemed contributor to strengthening the status of Craft across Canada and abroad. 

Denis Longchamps, Quebec

Dr. Denis Longchamps has been an integral voice as a writer and curator of contemporary and historical Canadian craft.

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He created and published the Cahiers métiers d’art: Craft Journal (2007-2016), which supported and celebrated craft across Canada. Denis has been a member of several boards and committees, including the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery, the Montreal Centre for Contemporary Textiles, the Centre de céramique Bonsecours, the Musée des maîtres et artisans du Québec, the Musée de Joliette as well as the Regional Editorial Team of Studio Magazine. He is dedicated to advancing the public discourse in craft in Canada and increasing visibility and financial support to up-and-coming Canadian Glass craftspeople and artists.

2021 Recipient

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Susan Hanrahan, Nova Scotia

As Executive Director of Craft Nova Scotia, Susan guided, influenced, and contributed to the ongoing development of craft on a provincial, national, and international level.

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Leading not only Craft Nova Scotia itself but also the Centre for Craft Nova Scotia, one of Canada’s only public institutions dedicated to education, promotion and opportunities for fine craft artists in the province, which includes the craft-focused Mary E. Black Gallery.

2021 Shortlist

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Amy Gogarty, British Columbia

Amy Gogerty is an author, ceramic artist, and sector volunteer, conversant in historical and contemporary craft processes, trends and traditions.

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Amy was editor (Ruth Chambers and Mireille Perron) of Utopic Impulses: Contemporary Ceramics Practice, a contemporary anthology of socially responsible ceramics practice, and, along with Nisse Gustafson, of the third volume of Paula Gustafson’s influential series, Craft Perception and Practice. She frequently contributes to Galleries West and, as a volunteer, to the CCBC and PGBC newsletters. Amy is a superlative ambassador of craft volunteerism and craft practice. She has been the ‘backbone’ and skilled collaborator for many projects and continues to be an esteemed contributor to strengthening the status of Craft across Canada and abroad. 

Claire Kusy, Québec

With a passion for leatherwork and shoes, Claire Kusy’s visionary contributions in the province of Quebec and beyond are internationally renowned.

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From lawyer to Craftsperson, she is the former Executive for the Centre des métiers du cuir de Montréal (CMCM). Claire has been directly credited for developing footwear and design workshops, helping bring Canada’s first footwear program to life. An instigator and organizer, Claire is responsible for the rise of the specialization of leather goods, advocates for artists and leads exceptional teams.

2020 Recipients

Dr. Sandra Alfoldy, Nova Scotia

The late Dr. Sandra Alfoldy’s impact on the world of craft leadership is truly remarkable.

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Her outstanding accomplishments as a teacher, researcher, curator, author, and historian have earned her the CCF/FCMA’s first posthumous recognition after her unexpected passing in 2019. You can pay tribute to her incredible contributions by donating to the Dr. Sandra Alfoldy Memorial Scholarship. You can listen to her on the first episode of the Citizens of Craft podcast or read her book, Crafting Identity.

Nominated by Craft Nova Scotia’s Executive Director, Susan Hanrahan.

Louise Lemieux Bérubé, Québec

Louise Lemieux Bérubé is an accomplished weaver, educator, art historian, author, and politician.

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Her passion for textile arts has led to worldwide recognition and a lasting legacy of teaching and creating. She is also committed to volunteer work, co-founding the Montreal Centre for Contemporary Textiles and serving on craft organization boards in Québec. A true role model whose contributions will inspire generations to come.

Nominated by Marc Dousenard, Conseil des métiers d’art du Québec.

2018 Recipients

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Anne Manuel, Newfoundland

Anne Manuel has been the backbone of the craft community in Newfoundland and Labrador for many decades.  

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She held the helm of the Craft Council of Newfoundland & Labrador for 33 years of its 47-year history, building and developing a sector in the province while leading the Council through many challenges and changes.

Anne has been instrumental in organizing international events, including a very successful international Fibre Conference in Newfoundland in 2015, which brought 150 participants from around the world to Gros Morne National Park.

Tom McFall, Alberta

Tom McFall spent 19 years as the executive director and curator of the Alberta Craft Council, now recognized nationally for having an extensive exhibition program, running innovative marketing projects, initiating and leading national events, and enjoying a high level of member satisfaction.

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Tom has already been recognized with many awards, including an Alberta Centennial Medal, the prestigious Rozsa Award for Excellence in Arts Management, a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, and the Syncrude Mayor’s Award for Excellence in Arts Management.

2017 Recipient

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Charlotte Kwon, British Columbia

A business leader, teacher, promoter, non-profit founder and textile artist in her own right, Kwon has worked for over 30 years to advance the practice and appreciation of textile arts in Canada and globally.

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An expert in natural dyes, she has travelled the world, studying, teaching, and working with artists in traditional techniques in India, Peru, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, and here at home in Canada.

Through documentaries, books, workshops and symposiums, she shares her love of textile arts with an audience both in and outside of the craft community.

2016 Recipient

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Michael Hosaluk, Saskatchewan

Well-known for his artistic career, Hosaluk has also significantly impacted the Canadian and international craft community.

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A founder of the Saskatchewan Woodworkers Guild in 1979, the American Association of Woodturners in 1986, and the Furniture Society of North America in 1991, he has strengthened the community through active leadership for more than 40 years.

The internationally renowned ‘Emma International Collaboration,’ which grew from Hosaluk’s first Wood Turning and Furniture Making conference in Saskatoon in 1982, has continued for over 30 years, inspiring similar events across the globe.

As an artist and teacher, his influence is resounding. Hosaluk has been recognized with a Saidye Bronfman Award for Excellence in Craft, Royal Canadian Academy of Arts membership, and Honourary Lifetime Membership to the Saskatchewan Crafts Council.

2015 Recipient

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Ann Roberts, Ontario

A leading presence in the Canadian ceramics scene throughout her career, Ann Roberts has served on the boards of the Montreal Potters’ Club, Ceramists Canada, and the Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery, where she played a crucial leadership role in the founding of this national gallery.

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Roberts was instrumental in establishing and expanding a ceramics program at the University of Waterloo, the Keith and Winifred Shantz Summer Internship, and the Waterloo Potters’ Workshop. A member of the International Academy of Ceramics, the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts, and winner of the “Woman of the Year for Culture” and the Kitchener-Waterloo Visual Arts Award, her creative skills are renowned. Her work has been shown across Canada and internationally, is published in 15 books, and collected by 22 museums in Europe, Asia, Australia and Canada. 2012, Roberts’ lengthy career as a ceramic artist was celebrated at the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery through a 50-year retrospective exhibition, “With Both Fear and Intrepid Enthusiasm.”

Award Winners

More information is coming soon.

2014: Deborah Dumka, British Columbia

2013: Jane Kenyon, British Columbia

2012: Simon Wroot, Alberta

2010: Marilyn Stothers, Manitoba

2007: Jean Johnson, Ontario

2006: Robert Jekyll, Ontario & Charles Lewton-Brain, Alberta

Craftsperson of the Year Award, sponsored by Lexus Canada

Celebrating the Hands That Shape Our Culture

The Craftsperson of the Year Award, sponsored by Lexus Canada, aims to spotlight the mastery, dedication, innovation, and passion of an experienced craftsperson who has played a meaningful role in the Canadian craft sector. Members of the Canadian Crafts Federation (CCF/FCMA) can nominate candidates for this distinguished $10,000 CAD award.

By honouring a Craftsperson of the Year, we celebrate individual craft mastery and reinforce the importance of craft in our national culture, all while echoing the commitment Lexus makes towards excellence and innovation. The financial support this award provides acknowledges the recipient’s distinguished contributions, empowers them to pass on their knowledge to future generations, and contributes to the ongoing vitality of the craft community.

Criteria

Experience & Expertise:

• Demonstrated mastery and longstanding dedication to craft with a portfolio that reflects traditional skills and innovative approaches.

Impact & Contribution:

• A proven track record of influencing the Canadian craft sector through notable projects, community involvement, or mentorship
• Meaningful contributions that have enriched the cultural landscape, preserving heritage while advancing contemporary craft practices.

Excellence & Recognition:

• Recognition by peers, industry awards, or significant exhibitions that highlight their achievements.
• Evidence of leadership within the craft community, inspiring both current and future makers.

Innovation & Vision:

• A commitment to evolving their practice by exploring new techniques, materials, or methodologies that challenge conventional boundaries.

Eligibility

• Nominees must be professional craftspeople based in Canada with a demonstrated career in their field (minimum of 10 years of practice recommended).
• Nominations must be submitted by a CCF/FCMA member organization (Craft Council or Affiliate in good standing).
• To ensure regional representation, invited organizations outside of CCF/FCMA membership may be permitted to nominate, by invitation only.
• Current CCF/FCMA Board members are not eligible
• Nominees must agree to be nominated prior to submission.

Nomination Requirements

Each nomination package must include:

1. Completed Nomination Form (see below)
2. Letter of Nomination (maximum 750 words) that answers:
   • What distinguishes the nominee’s craft practice?
   • How has their work impacted the Canadian craft community or beyond?
   • How do they embody innovation and mastery within their field?
   • In what ways do they mentor, collaborate, or advocate for others in the craft community?
3. CV outlining career achievements, exhibitions, collections, awards, and teaching or community engagement.
4. Portfolio of 10 images (recommended dimensions is maximum 1920 pixels on the longest side. Images should be saved in JPEG format and ideally have a file size of max 2 MB) or short video clips (max 2 minutes total) of the nominee’s work.
   Optional: One letter of support from a peer, curator, or community collaborator.

All nominations materials must be submitted to: 

jennifer@canadiancraftsfederation.ca

Or mailed to: 

Canadian Crafts Federation / Fédération canadienne des métiers d’art 

Arts Court, 2 Daly Avenue, Suite 280, Ottawa, ON K1N 6E2

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 27, 2026

Emerging Craftsperson Award, sponsored by Lexus

Crafting Tomorrow

The Emerging Craftsperson Award, sponsored by Lexus Canada, celebrates an emerging craftsperson in the Canadian craft sector whose innovative spirit and fresh perspective are reshaping our cultural landscape and redefining traditional craftsmanship. Members of the Canadian Crafts Federation (CCF/FCMA) can nominate candidates for this distinguished $10,000 CAD award.

By providing essential financial support, the award empowers the recipient to explore new techniques, experiment with innovative materials, and push creative boundaries. With its focus on contemporary methods and sustainable practices, this initiative not only fuels artistic development but also recognizes the critical role craft plays in building a better future for the environment and for society. It reflects the commitment Lexus makes towards excellence, precision, and building an electrified future while ensuring the next generation of craft innovators is well-equipped to make a lasting impact on the craft community.

Criteria

Rising Talent:

• An emerging artist at the early stages of their career with a distinctive creative vision and a promising body of work.

Innovative Approach:

• Demonstrates originality in design, technique, or materials, offering fresh perspectives that push the boundaries of traditional craft.

Potential for Growth:

• Evidence of creative investment and the potential for significant impact on the craft sector, with a willingness to experiment and evolve.

Cultural Relevance:

• Work that resonates with contemporary audiences and expands connections to the rich traditions of Canadian craft.

Commitment to Craft:

• An evident passion for craft, underscored by ongoing learning, or community engagement that points to a vibrant future in the craft world.

Eligibility

• Nominees must be emerging craftspeople based in Canada who are in the early to mid stages of their career (generally within the first 5 years of professional practice). 
• Nominations must be submitted by a CCF/FCMA member organization (Craft Council or Affiliate in good standing).
• To ensure regional representation, invited organizations outside of CCF/FCMA membership may be permitted to nominate, by invitation only.
• Current CCF/FCMA Board members are not eligible.
• Undergraduate and graduate students are not eligible. 
• Nominees must agree to be nominated prior to submission.

Nomination Requirements

Each nomination package must include:

1. Completed Nomination Form (see below)
2. Letter of Nomination (maximum 500 words) that answers:
   • What distinguishes the nominee’s craft practice?
   • How has their work impacted the Canadian craft community or beyond?
   • How do they embody innovation within their field?
   • In what ways do they mentor, collaborate, advocate for others or engage in the craft community?
3. CV outlining career achievements, exhibitions, collections, awards, and teaching or community engagement.
4. Portfolio of 10 images (recommended dimensions is maximum 1920 pixels on the longest side. Images should be saved in JPEG format and ideally have a file size of max 2 MB) or short video clips (max 2 minutes total) of the nominee’s work.
   Optional: One letter of support from a peer, curator, or community collaborator.

All nomination materials must be submitted to: 

jennifer@canadiancraftsfederation.ca

Or mailed to: 

Canadian Crafts Federation / Fédération canadienne des métiers d’art 

Arts Court, 2 Daly Avenue, Suite 280, Ottawa, ON K1N 6E2

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 27, 2026