Craft News and Calls for Entry

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March 16, 2026

Stay up-to-date with the latest calls for entry, news and opportunities from our members and affiliates. You’ll also find events and craft sector reports from both national and international communities.

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Call for Submissions • Winnipeg, MB | March 6, 2026

C2 Centre for Craft Retail Shop ↗

The C2 Shop is accepting submissions from professional, local craftspeople for its semi-annual, juried inventory on a consignment basis (60% of sales paid to the artist). Applicants must be current members of the Manitoba Craft Council or the Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library, and submissions are due by March 6, 2026. Artists selected from the digital submission will be invited to present their work to the selection committee in March–April 2026, after which pieces will be chosen for inclusion in the shop.

Artist Residency • Toronto, ON | March 13, 2026

Harbourfront Artist in Residency Program ↗

Craft News and Calls for Entry

For more than five decades, Harbourfront Centre has supported emerging makers as they build the skills, confidence, and networks essential for sustainable careers in craft and design. The Craft & Design Studio is Canada’s only career‑focused artist‑in‑residence program dedicated to contemporary craft and design, offering opportunities in ceramics, design, glass, metal and textiles. Functioning as an incubator, the residency provides studio space, mentorship, teaching and exhibition opportunities, and a vibrant creative community that fosters hands‑on practice and professional growth.

Call for Submissions • Sydney, NS | April 13, 2026

Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design: Call for Submissions – The Earring Show 2026 ↗

Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design invites Atlantic Canadian artists to submit handcrafted earrings for the Earring Show 2026 juried exhibition and sales opportunity celebrating earrings as wearable art. Artists may submit 1–5 pairs across one-of-a-kind, limited edition, or emerging artist categories. Selected work will be featured in a month-long retail exhibition from June 1–30, 2026 at the Centre in Sydney. From sculptural statements to delicate, detail-driven designs, the Earring Show celebrates earrings as expressions of identity, culture, and contemporary craft – each pair telling a story through material, form, and technique.

Call for Proposals • ON | May 22, 2026

Craft Ontario – Call For Exhibition Proposals for 2027 ↗

Craft Ontario is currently seeking proposals for solo and two-person exhibitions to take place in the new Craft Ontario Gallery in 2027. Craft Ontario welcomes submissions in all craft media by Ontario artists at any stage of their career (emerging, mid or established). Submissions of both existing work and projects that have not yet been realized will be considered.

Call for Nominations • ON | June 1, 2026

Craft Ontario – 2026 John and Barbara Mather Award for Lifetime Achievement ↗

Craft Ontario is excited to welcome nominations for the 2026 John and Barbara Mather Award for Lifetime Achievement. Award Recipients are truly outstanding in their fields and have displayed exceptional commitment to the further development of craft in Ontario and throughout Canada. The Award has been celebrating distinguished contributors to craft since 1981, and it is one of the highest markers of exceptional commitment to the development of craft in Ontario. Craft Ontario Organization Members, past Mather Award recipients, and leaders from Ontario-based craft sector organizations and educational institutions are eligible to submit a nomination.

Opportunities

Artist Residency • New York, NY | March 6, 2026

Textile Art Center Artist in Residence ↗

Textile Arts Center’s Artist in Residence (TAC AIR) combines studio access with a rigorous interdisciplinary curriculum and regular critical dialogue, providing residents an opportunity to learn and explore the textile medium, and an alternative to traditional higher education programs. Over the course of 9 months, beginning in September 2026, TAC AIR residents delve into a full curriculum of technical classes, textile history and conservation and professional development. Ongoing critical dialogue allows residents to gain a greater awareness of their practices and contextualize their work within contemporary and historical textile art. Apply by March 6th.

Call for Artists • Toronto, ON | March 6, 2026

TOAF65 Call for Artists & Makers ↗

The 65th Toronto Outdoor Art Fair is accepting artist applications until March 6, 2026, offering $65,000 in cash and in-kind prizes, including two $10,000 awards. Exhibiting artists will take part in the three-day fair (July 10–12, 2026) and can grow their practice while joining Canada’s largest and longest-running outdoor art fair. Early bird deadline is February 27, 2026; final deadline is March 6, 2026.

Call for Nominations | March 18, 2026

Saunderson Prizes for Emerging Visual Artists ↗

The Hnatyshyn Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2026 William and Meredith Saunderson Prizes for Emerging Visual Artists, which recognize three young Canadian artists with a $10,000 prize each, plus three finalist prizes of $4,000. Nominees must be under 30, Canadian citizens/permanent residents, and in the early stages of their professional career (typically 3–7 years of practice).

Call for Submissions • Cambridge, ON | March 22, 2026

Next In Fibre: Fibreworks 2026 ↗

Since 1982, Fibreworks has recognized the textile industry that once flourished along the Grand River. The exhibition has also played a critical role in the development of Cambridge Art Galleries’ permanent collection of contemporary Canadian fibre art. In continuation of this rich history of spotlighting Canadian fibre artists, The Galleries are excited to invite emerging artists working with fibre to submit works for Next In Fibre: Fibreworks 2026. Works will be selected by a jury comprised of Cambridge Art Galleries staff and guest jurors. The exhibition will be presented from August 22 to November 8, 2026.

Call for Submissions | April 1, 2026

Common Threads Press Essays on Craft and Disability ↗

Ache Magazine and Common Threads Press are excited to invite you to contribute a submission for our new collaborative publication (title TBC) exploring the intersection of craft practices and disability to be published in Spring 2027. For this book-length anthology, they are looking for creative non-fiction (up to 2,500 words) and visual Artwork (4-6 images and up to 500 total words for captions). Submit by April 1st.

Event • Toronto, ON | March 6, 2026

Fusion Clay and Glass 2026 Conference – Conversations in Clay ↗

The 2026 FUSION Conference takes place May 23–24 at the Art Gallery of Burlington, bringing together three powerhouse voices in contemporary clay: Tony Clennell, Bruce Cochrane, and Kiefer Floreal from The Great Canadian Pottery Throwdown. This is a rare opportunity to learn directly from three artists shaping the field today and to connect with peers from across the province. Early-bird registration is open until February 28th!

Exhibitions

Saskatchewan Craft Council • Saskatoon, SK | January 24 – April 11, 2026

Prairie Fibre – Full Circles ↗

Prairie Fibre – Full Circles at the Saskatchewan Craft Council is a group exhibition of Saskatchewan fibre artists organized by Jude Haraldson through Prairie Fibreshed Inc. All works use natural fibre materials grown and processed in Saskatchewan, creating a sustainable and locally rooted collection. A public reception with the artists will be held on April 11, 2026, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.

Alberta Craft Feature Gallery • Edmonton, AB | January 24 – May 30, 2026

FIX, FIRE, FORGE ↗

FIX, FIRE, FORGE at the Alberta Craft Feature Gallery showcases the studio practices of Alberta’s post-secondary art technicians, revealing the skill and creativity of the educators who support the classroom. Participating artists include Brett Hollingsworth, Bridget Fairbank, Dara Humniski, Jane Trash, Jolie Bird, Kyle Whitehead, Logan Lape, Nate McLeod, Selene Huff, and Tayler Shell.

Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador • St John’s, NF | February 7 – March 20, 2026

Weight ↗

Weight by Michael Flaherty explores the fragility of human and natural systems, using Newfoundland pottery shards to reflect on settlement, resettlement, and the connections between human and animal habitats. The exhibition presents a constructive vision of returning and building a life in rural Newfoundland. It will be shown in the Main Gallery of the Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Alberta Craft Calgary Gallery • Calgary, AB | Until March 14, 2026

Craft Perspectives ↗

Hosted by the Alberta Craft Calgary Gallery, Craft Perspectives is a group exhibition featuring new works inspired by historical objects, archival collections, and cultural artifacts from across Alberta. The exhibition reimagines forgotten stories and museum treasures through the lens of contemporary craft, showcasing the creative interpretations of local artists. The opening reception will take place on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Craft Nova Scotia • Halifax, NS | March 5 – April 19, 2026

Tyshan Wright: TABU ↗

TABU is a return and a response. In this exhibition at the Mary E. Black Gallery, Tyshan Wright connects to his Jamaican Maroon culture through adornment. Working with reclaimed Maroon beads and historical materials, Wright engages in a slow, meditative process, creating works that carry memory, history, and responsibility—each object serving as both a vessel of the past and a gesture toward future possibility. Join the opening reception on March 5, 6–8 pm.

Canada Council for the Arts • Ottawa, ON | Until May 19, 2026

Resistant Fibres ↗

Curated by Julie Graff, Resistant Fibres highlights textile and fibre works of art from the Canada Council Art Bank collection by artists who use this medium as a powerful tool for protest, resistance, celebration, joy, and healing. Visit the exhibition today!

News

Fall 2024

The Craft Alliance Atlantic Association launches online initiative, Craft Portfolio, to share contemporary fine craft from the Atlantic provinces ↗

Winter 2024