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Call to Action: Fight to Save Capilano University’s Craft Programs!

May 1, 2013

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

April 15, 2013

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

April 3, 2013

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

April 3, 2013

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

March 20, 2013

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

March 6, 2013

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

February 20, 2013

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

February 6, 2013

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…