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Call to Action: Fight to Save Capilano University’s Craft Programs!
Due to proposed budget cuts, the long standing Textile Arts and Studio Arts Programs (including Ceramics) at Capilano University in British Columbia will be terminated. The Craft community can not…
Northern Scene: Shaking Stereotypes and Celebrating New Voices
Every other year for the past 10 years the National Arts Center has held a ‘scene’ event for different regions of the country, shining the spotlight on regional culture and…
Destination: Ottawa
The CCF/FCMA packed a wide range of activity into a brief visit to our nation’s capital in late March, including advocacy, networking, research, collaboration and even a little celebration. At…
Maurice Savoie
The CCF mourns the passing of Maurice Savoie, who died earlier this month. Savoie was a Montréal based ceramic artist who was known for his technical mastery and innovative approach. …
CCF President Invited to Attend Governor General Awards
The Canadian Crafts Federation’s President Deb Dumka has been invited to attend the Governor General’s Award ceremony in Visual and Media Arts. The event will be held in Ottawa on…
Sylvie Bélanger
On January 14th the Canadian Fine Craft community lost Montreal based glass artist and sculptress Sylvia Belanger. During her career, Belanger specialized in casted glass pieces. She co-founded the first…
Jean A Chalmers Fund, Application Time
It’s that time of year again. As many of you know, the deadline (March 1) for the Jean A. Chalmers Fund is fast approaching. Each year the Canadian Council for…
Majority of Canadians Support the Arts
In an interesting story reported last week by CBC NEWS, a Canadian Heritage poll reveals that Canadians believe “arts and culture is worthy of government support”. Of those polled, 39 per…
Hana Balaban Pommier, Tipping Point, Ceramic, Ontario